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GRAND SEIKO Heritage 44GS Blanc
GRAND SEIKO

Heritage 44GS

Reference — 2 variants
Blanc dial
SBGW297
Size
36.5mm
Movement
Automatic
Water res.
100m
Caliber
9S64
Reserve
72 heures
~$6,480
Description

A refined piece that honors its roots with a vintage-inspired cushion case and a subtle harmony of dial and markers. The elegant proportions make it versatile for any occasion.

Specifications
ref. SBGW297
Case
MaterialSteel
Diameter36.5mm
Water resistance100m
BezelSmooth
Case backFond vissé
DialWhite
Movement
TypeMécanique à remontage manuel Manufacture
Caliber9S64
Power reserve72 heures
Strap & Bracelet
MaterialMetal bracelet
BuckleDéployante
Author POV

The 44GS case is where Grand Seiko's modern design language actually started — flat surfaces, sharp bevels, a grammar of angles rather than curves — and at 36.5mm in steel with a white dial, this reference is about as close to that original 1967 proportion as the current catalogue gets. It's hand-wound, which means no automatic rotor, no self-winding convenience, just a movement you engage with every morning. 100m of water resistance is more than the case shape suggests it needs. On heritage authenticity and case-design axes, this is one of the more faithful executions I've measured.

All references
2 variants