Heritage Hi-Beat 36000 SBGH267

Name: Grand Seiko Heritage Hi-Beat 36000 SBGH267 SBGH267
Brand: Grand Seiko
SKU: SBGH267

Ref. SBGH267

2023–present · 40mm · caliber Grand Seiko Cal. 9SA5: in-house hi-beat automatic, 36,000bph, 80h PR, 47j; dual impulse escapement, free-sprung Dual Impulse Escapement; Grand Seiko flagship caliber

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Movement tier: unclassified · caliber Grand Seiko Cal. 9SA5: in-house hi-beat automatic, 36,000bph, 80h PR, 47j; dual impulse escapement, free-sprung Dual Impulse Escapement; Grand Seiko flagship caliber · 80h power reserve (3.3 days)

Medium-large: suits wrists 6.5 in+ (16.5 cm+)

40 mm case. Wears confidently on average to larger wrists. May overhang on slender builds.

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Authentication

Hi-Beat 36000 calibre 9S85 and Zaratsu case finishing authenticate the SBGH267

Known issues in the market

Hi-Beat references are targeted due to the calibre premium
Case finishing quality is the most reliable tell across all Hi-Beat variants

Area	What to check	What is correct	Red flag
movement	Calibre 9S85 Hi-Beat	Hi-Beat 36000 tick at 10 per second; "Hi-Beat 36000" on dial; calibre 9S85 visible through caseback; Grand Seiko rotor with GS lion medallion; Zaratsu-polished movement parts	Slower tick rate; different calibre number; undecorated movement; no GS lion on rotor
dial	Dial texture and signing	"Hi-Beat 36000" text present; "Grand Seiko" in correct typeface; dial texture (if textured variant) has genuine depth; applied indices are polished and correctly fitted	Missing "Hi-Beat 36000"; flat printed texture; indices not correctly seated
case	Zaratsu-finished case	Distortion-free mirror polish on polished surfaces; sharp surface transitions; brushed areas show even grain; 40mm diameter; Grand Seiko lion on screwed caseback	Distorted reflections on polished surfaces; blurred transitions; rounded lug edges; incorrect diameter

Common legitimate replacements

Bracelet is a common replacement item; confirm Grand Seiko stampings on all links.
Calibre 9S85 service at Grand Seiko authorized centers is preferred; third-party expertise varies.

Expert resources: Grand Seiko boutiques for in-person assessment. WatchUSeek Grand Seiko subforum has SBGH267-specific finishing comparison photos.

Authentication guide

Last reviewed June 2026

The SBGH267 is a blue-dial Heritage Hi-Beat using Cal. 9SA5, introduced in 2023. It is the most accessible current-production entry to the 9SA5 movement. The blue dial has a specific grain texture distinct from the SLGH005 White Birch.

Known reproduction risks

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MEDIUM

9S86 movement presented as 9SA5 in SBGH267 case

Power reserve that stops before 72 hours
"CAL. 9S86" on the caseback
Dial texture that does not match the blue grain characteristic of the SBGH267

Dial variants by era

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Era	Description	Identifiers
2023 to present	Blue textured dial at 40mm. Applied GS indices with zaratsu mirror faces. Date at 3. The blue is a treated metal surface with texture, not flat paint.	Blue dial with physical grain texture visible under raking light Applied indices with zaratsu polish "Hi-Beat 36000" text on dial Date window at 3, no cyclops 40mm Heritage Sport profile

Service part flags

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Movement (Cal. 9SA5)

Original: Identical to the SLGH005 White Birch in all respects. Cal. 9SA5 with 36,000 bph, 80-hour power reserve, and Dual Impulse Escapement.

Replacement tells

All Cal. 9SA5 service tells from the SLGH005 guide apply here
"CAL. 9S86" on the caseback instead of "CAL. 9SA5"
Power reserve that stops before 72 hours

Case back markings

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2023 to present

SBGH267 reference number
CAL. 9SA5 and HI-BEAT 36000 designations
10 BAR water resistance
Serial number in Seiko format
Grand Seiko lion medallion

Movement tells

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Cal. 9SA5 service tells are identical to the SLGH005 White Birch. The 80-hour power reserve, 36,000 bph beat rate, and Dual Impulse Escapement apply equally.

Sources: Grand Seiko official: SBGH267.