Pre-owned watches trade across a wide condition spectrum. These ranges are typical for the secondary market.
New Old Stock
Unworn example retaining original packaging, tags, and warranty documentation.
$19,479–$22,476
+30–50% vs median
Unpolished
Worn but the case has never been polished; original brushed and polished surfaces are intact.
$17,232–$18,730
+15–25% vs median
Polished
Case has been professionally or amateur polished at some point; edge definition is softened.
$12,736–$14,235
-15 to -5% vs median
Recently Serviced
Movement has been recently serviced with documented service records; case condition varies.
$14,984
At median
Movement tier: unclassified · caliber Grand Seiko Cal. 9SA5 -- in-house hi-beat automatic, 36,000bph, 80h PR, 39j; dual impulse escapement, free-sprung Dual Impulse Escapement; Grand Seiko flagship caliber
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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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
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.
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.
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.
