Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive 20th & Nissan GT-R 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Spring Drive – SBGC229

The Grand Seiko SBGC229 from the Sport Collection is a limited edition watch celebrating the 20th anniversary of Spring Drive and the 50th anniversary of the NISSAN GT-R, with only 200 pieces available. This watch honors the race-car version of the Skyline 2000 GT-R, embodying the iconic "Bayside blue" color in its ceramic outer case. The design integrates a blue ceramic and titanium case, offering scratch resistance and a comfortable fit with 100m water resistance. The white crocodile strap and silver-white dial complement the blue case, echoing the NISSAN racing livery's distinctive white stripe. The Spring Drive movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back, featuring the GT-R anniversary emblem in 18K yellow gold, symbolizing the watch's enhanced accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. The chronograph function measures elapsed time for up to twelve hours, celebrating both anniversaries.

The SBGC229 showcases a high-intensity titanium and ceramic case, dual-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and a see-through screw case back with a screw-down crown. The watch is powered by the Spring Drive Chronograph GMT 9R96 caliber, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an impressive accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day. It includes a power reserve indicator, GMT hand, chronograph functionality up to 12 hours, and an independently adjustable hour hand, with 50 jewels ensuring smooth operation. The watch's diameter is 46.4mm, with a thickness of 16.2mm, and it features a crocodile strap with a three-fold clasp and push button release. Magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, this timepiece represents the pinnacle of sports technology and Japanese craftsmanship, available at selected Grand Seiko and Seiko Boutiques and retail partners worldwide.