Grand Seiko Adds Two New 'Sport Collection GMTs' to Its Lineup
Niko Pajkovic — October 19, 2021 — Fashion
References: grand-seiko & acquiremag
Luxury watchmaker Grand Seiko has released two new 'Sport Collection GMTs' -- the 'SBGM245' in blue and the 'SBGM247' in hunter green, both of which are intended to appeal to shoppers seeking a classic, high-performing timepiece.
Both watches are delivered in stainless steel 40.5mm cases with magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m. Moreover, the luxury timepieces are water-resistant up to 656ft and offer users a second-time zone clock, making them particularly appealing for world travelers.
In addition, both the 'SBGM245' and the 'SBGM247' are powered by Grand Seiko's '9S66' movement that provides them with a power reserve of 72 hours. Other features of these sleek and sporty watches include dual-curved sapphire crystal glass, 'LumiBrite' technology on hands and indexes, and anti-reflective coating on the inner surfaces.
Image Credit: Grand Seiko
Both watches are delivered in stainless steel 40.5mm cases with magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m. Moreover, the luxury timepieces are water-resistant up to 656ft and offer users a second-time zone clock, making them particularly appealing for world travelers.
In addition, both the 'SBGM245' and the 'SBGM247' are powered by Grand Seiko's '9S66' movement that provides them with a power reserve of 72 hours. Other features of these sleek and sporty watches include dual-curved sapphire crystal glass, 'LumiBrite' technology on hands and indexes, and anti-reflective coating on the inner surfaces.
Image Credit: Grand Seiko
Trend Themes
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Luxury Sports Watches — The emergence of high-performing, luxury sports watches presents an opportunity for watchmakers to cater to consumers seeking a combination of style and functionality.
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Dual-timezone Watches — The popularity of world travel and increasing globalization creates demand for watches that can display multiple time zones.
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Magnetic-resistant Watches — As technology becomes more magnetic, there is a growing need for watches with higher magnetic resistance that can withstand interference from electronic devices.
Industry Implications
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Luxury Watchmaking — The luxury watchmaking industry can take advantage of the trend towards high-performing, luxury sports watches by innovating new materials, designs and features.
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Travel and Tourism — The travel and tourism industry can leverage the trend of dual-timezone and high-performing watches as a value addition for frequent fliers and luxury travelers.
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Technology and Electronics — As technology continues to evolve, the technology and electronics industry can provide components and materials that can improve the magnetic resistance of high-performing watches.
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