Grand Seiko Snowflake
Ref. SBGA211 · “Snowflake”
- Case diameter
- 41 mm
- Manufacturer spec
- Lug-to-lug
- 49 mm
- Manufacturer spec
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Manufacturer spec
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Manufacturer spec
Retail price $6,900 (US, Oct 2026)
How the Grand Seiko Snowflake wears
Its lugs add 8 mm to the 41 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 6.75" to 8.25" (17.1–21.0 cm); below 6.75" the lugs start to reach the edge of the wrist.
At 12.5 mm thick it is thicker than 80% of the 56 other dress watches we've measured, so expect it to sit tall on the wrist.
Its 20 mm lug width is one of the most common strap sizes; 104 other watches here share it, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.
Will the Grand Seiko Snowflake fit your wrist?
With a 49 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.
| Wrist | Flat width (est.) | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6" | 47.2 mm | Lugs overhang |
| 6.5" | 51.2 mm | Snug, lugs near the edge |
| 7" | 55.1 mm | Ideal fit |
| 7.5" | 59.1 mm | Ideal fit |
| 8" | 63 mm | Ideal fit |
Specifications
- Reference
- SBGA211
- Collection
- Heritage
- Status
- In production
- Introduced
- 2017
- Case material
- high-intensity titanium
- Crystal
- dual-curved sapphire
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Bezel
- fixed
- Dial
- white (snowflake texture)
- Strap / bracelet
- titanium bracelet
- Weight
- 100 g
- Style
- Dress, Everyday
Movement
- Caliber
- Grand Seiko 9R65
- Type
- spring drive
- Power reserve
- 72 hours
- Jewels
- 30
- Accuracy
- +/-15 s/month (+/-1 s/day)
2 other watches use the Grand Seiko 9R65
Takes 20 mm straps. See other 20 mm watches and straps.
More Heritage references
Watches that wear the same size
Other watches within 1.5 mm of its lug-to-lug.
- OmegaSeamaster Planet Ocean 600M 43.5215.30.44.21.01.001
- Case
- 43.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49 mm
- Thick
- 16.1 mm
- CasioG-Shock DW-5600EDW-5600E-1V
- Case
- 42.8 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48.9 mm
- Thick
- 13.4 mm
- CasioG-Shock GW-5000UGW-5000U-1
- Case
- 42.8 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48.9 mm
- Thick
- 13.5 mm
- Nomos GlashütteClub Campus 38735
- Case
- 38.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48.9 mm
- Thick
- 8.5 mm
- IWCPilot's Watch Mark XXIW328201
- Case
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.2 mm
- Thick
- 10.8 mm
- TudorNorthflag GMTM9140G1A0U
- Case
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48.8 mm
- Thick
- 12.7 mm
Same 20 mm lug width
All 20 mm watchesThese take the same straps as the Grand Seiko Snowflake.
- BalticAquascaphe Classic
- Case
- 39 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thick
- 13 mm
- BalticAquascaphe GMT MK II
- Case
- 39.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thick
- 13.8 mm
- BalticAquascaphe MK2 37mm
- Case
- 37 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45 mm
- Thick
- 12.9 mm
- BalticAquascaphe MK2 39.5mm
- Case
- 39.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thick
- 12.9 mm
- BalticBicompax 002
- Case
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thick
- 13 mm
- BalticHMS 002
- Case
- 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 47 mm
- Thick
- 13 mm