Grand Seiko is the darling of contemporary watch collectors today, and taking even a cursory glance at the design specs — or better yet, an example in the metal — it’s easy to see why.

The artisanal talent that goes into the design and manufacturing process of their dials alone is breathtaking. Depending on the angle, the color and composition of a textured Grand Seiko face will look completely different. They’re works of art steeped in Japanese tradition.

This particular example, an SBGM241, is a special, limited edition GMT model for our mothership, Watches of Switzerland, and dates to 2020. Housed in a 40mm stainless steel case, it offers a sapphire crystal, signed crown, and Zaratsu polishing throughout. Its dial is finished in a deep green tone with applied polished indices and features a printed inner 24-hour scale, date function at 3 o'clock, and an ‘alpha’ handset with a yellow ‘broad arrow’ GMT hand.

Powered by their in-house, automatic Calibre 9S66 movement  — tested for 17 days and adjusted in six positions and compensated for temperature changes, by the way — it comes paired to its original signed brown alligator leather strap with a signed stainless steel dual-button deployant buckle. This example also comes complete with its full set of factory collateral including boxes, papers, books, and inspection certificate. 

Handsome, in excellent condition, and easy to use — the local hour hand can be jumped in either direction in one-hour increments — this is a stunning GMT watch that was a home run for Grand Seiko and Watches of Switzerland!