Grand SeikoSport Spring Drive GMT 44mm

The Grand Seiko SBGE295 is a 2023 launch from the Sport Collection, inspired by the Hotaka peaks. It features a 44mm steel case and a Spring Drive movement with a 3-day power reserve. The watch has a lush green dial and a bi-directional rotating bezel with 24-hour markings. The steel bracelet is robust and adjustable.

Pros: Unique bi-directional rotating bezel; Excellent craftsmanship and finishing; Robust and adjustable steel bracelet; Spring Drive movement for smooth gliding hands. Cons: The watch is large and may not be suitable for smaller wrists.

The watch is inspired by the Hotaka peaks and features a lush green dial representing the forests and brush of the mountains in summer. The bi-directional rotating bezel has 24-hour markings and 72 clicks, allowing for easy calculation of a third time zone. The Spring Drive movement provides quartz accuracy with a smooth gliding hand, driven entirely mechanically without a stepper motor or batteries.

The Grand Seiko Sport is recommended for wrists 17cm and larger. It does not fit easily under a dress shirt cuff. On the wrist, it feels hefty.