Watch Almanac
Grand Seiko

Grand Seiko Elegance Manual-Wind

Ref. SBGW231

Case diameter
37.3 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug-to-lug
44.3 mm
Measured in a published review
Thickness
11.6 mm
Measured in a published review
Lug width
19 mm
Measured in a published review
Ideal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 44.3 mm

How the Grand Seiko Elegance Manual-Wind wears

Its lugs add 7 mm to the 37.3 mm case, close to the 7.1 mm typical across the almanac, so its diameter is a fair guide to how it wears.

On our fit model it sits best on wrists from 6.25" to 7.25" (15.9–18.4 cm); below 6.25" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.

At 11.6 mm thick it is thicker than 57% of the 56 other dress watches we've measured, so expect it to sit tall on the wrist.

Its 19 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 21 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.

Will the Grand Seiko Elegance Manual-Wind fit your wrist?

With a 44.3 mm lug-to-lug, here is how it wears across common wrist sizes. We estimate the flat top of each wrist from its circumference; measure yours for a closer answer in the fit finder.

WristFlat width (est.)Fit
6"47.2 mmSnug, lugs near the edge
6.5"51.2 mmIdeal fit
7"55.1 mmIdeal fit
7.5"59.1 mmWears small
8"63 mmWears small

Specifications

Reference
SBGW231
Collection
Elegance
Status
Discontinued (2023)
Introduced
2017
Case material
stainless steel
Crystal
box-shaped sapphire
Water resistance
30 m
Bezel
fixed
Dial
ivory
Strap / bracelet
crocodile leather strap
Style
Dress

Movement

Caliber
Grand Seiko 9S64
Type
manual
Power reserve
72 hours
Frequency
28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Jewels
24
Accuracy
+5/-3 s/day

Takes 19 mm straps. See other 19 mm watches and straps.

More Elegance references

Watches that wear the same size

Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.

Same 19 mm lug width

All 19 mm watches

These take the same straps as the Grand Seiko Elegance Manual-Wind.

Sources