Grand Seiko is the darling of contemporary watch collectors today, and after taking even a cursory glance at their watches’ 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 GS dials alone is stupefying. Depending on the angle, the color and composition of a textured dial will look completely different. They’re truly works of art steeped in Japanese tradition!

The particular Grand Seiko that we have here is an SBGE263 ‘Eagle.’ A special U.S.-exclusive model, it’s inspired by the eagle, America’s national bird. Housed in a 40.5mm stainless steel case with a sapphire crystal, a signed crown, and a brown ceramic 24-hour bezel, it features a luminous brown spiraling dial reminiscent of an eagle’s plumage - with applied indices and a matching handset, a gold GMT hand, a 24-hour rehaut, a date window at 4:30, and a power reserve indicator.

Powering this impressive piece is Grand Seiko’s Spring Drive Caliber 9R66, a ‘true’ GMT movement with an independently adjustable local hour hand. Paired to a stainless steel, multi-link bracelet with a signed, push-button deployant clasp, it’s in mint condition and comes with its factory goodies.

It’s not every day that one gets a shot at such an exclusive piece. 

Don’t pass this one up!