Grand Seiko Elegance Summer Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT SBGJ249

  • SKU:
    WA-JLC-151
Product description

In Japan, each of the four seasons of the year is experienced in six phases and all have their own distinct characters. The subtle changes from one to the next bring the nature of time ever closer to our senses. The GMT watch celebrates one of the yearÕs 24 seasonal phases or sekki.

Sh?sho. High summer approaches and, at last, the rainy season ends. The warm wind creates delicate ripples in the many thousands of lakes and ponds that shimmer in the early summer sun throughout Japan. The wave pattern dial brings Sh?sho to life as the long, tapered seconds hand, driven by the high beat caliber, moves powerfully across the dial. 

Calibre 9S86: This high-specification movement delivers the same accuracy (+5 to -3 seconds a day) and the same power reserve (55 hours) as the core Calibre 9S85, while also offering the GMT function that the international traveler needs to ensure that the accuracy of the time shown is not compromised when the time zone is changed. The GMT hand shows the time in the home time zone.

Pulling the crown out by one notch enables the hour hand to be adjusted without stopping the second hand so that the highly accurate timekeeping delivered by the Hi-Beat 36000 is not lost. Calibre 9S86 is the embodiment of the Grand Seiko ideal of high accuracy, maintaining exceptional precision in both the essential time display and the GMT function.

SPECIFICATIONS

Case
Stainless Steel

Glass Material
Box shaped sapphire crystal

Glass Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Case Size
Diameter 39.5mm x Thickness 14.1mm

Clasp Type
Three-fold clasp with push button release

Water Resistance
Splash resistant

Magnetic Resistance
Equipped

Weight
150g

Other Details/Features:
- 24-hour hand
- 37 jewels
- Calendar-linked time difference adjustment function
- Case back with 6 screws
- Case back with lion emblem
- Date display
- See-through case back
- Stop seconds hand function

Shipping

FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING:

Watch Affinity is pleased to offer fully insured second day air shipping free of charge on all domestic orders and economical international shipment around the World.

SPECIAL ORDER SHIPPING POLICY:

All watches labeled as Special Order will be shipped in 2-5 business days from order date. Because these are items specially ordered from our supplier to fulfill the order, there is a slight delay compared to our regular, in-stock inventory.

SHIPMENT TIMING:

All watches listed on our website for purchase are in stock and ready to ship. For verified payments received prior to 4pm, we generally ship the same business day. Shipments go out Monday – Friday, excluding holidays.

PRE-SHIPMENT PROCESS:

Each watch is pulled from our showcase, and verified against the listing on the website. The box and papers for the timepiece are added to the package to match the description in our website listing.

The watch then goes to our expert team of watchmakers where it undergoes as series of tests using state-of- the-art equipment. The watchmaking team runs this final stage of testing to ensure the proper cosmetic condition, timing accuracy and water-resistance (when applicable).

SHIPMENT PROCESS:

Your order will be inspected, securely packed, and shipped by UPS or Fedex. Orders can be shipped to your billing address.

SHIPPING TERMS:

All Watch Affinity shipments are fully insured and securely packed. A signature is required at the time of delivery or pick up.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS:

We are proud to offer shipping to over 60 countries around the world. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the item can be legally imported into the destination country. Regulations may prohibit importation of items made with exotic materials.

SALES TAX:

Watch Affinity is obligated by law to collect sales tax on shipping and handling fees associated with taxable orders shipped to TX State addresses.

CUSTOMS & DUTIES

Any customs charges, import/export duties, or other fees and taxes applicable to international orders are the responsibility of the customer, even if you refuse the shipment on delivery. Some countries charge additional Collect on Delivery (COD) fees, which are collected by the carrier at the time of delivery and which do not go to Watch Affinity In certain cases, customs officers may have the right to delay or deny the delivery of your package; we have no control over this, but we do reduce the likelihood of it happening by shipping with reliable international carriers like UPS and FedEx.

Returns & Exchanges

We understand that buying a luxury item sight-unseen can be scary. Whether you are buying that watch for yourself or as a gift, we also understand that having a watch on your wrist is different than seeing it online. It's our hope that you’ll love your new watch, but understand that returns are sometimes unavoidable. That’s why we want to make it as easy as possible.

Return Merchandise Authorizations:

Returning a watch is easy. Here is what you need to do:

  • Contact Watch Affinity within seven (7) days from the date of shipment to request a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number. Email us at info@watch-affinity.com.
  • Once we’ve issued you the RMA, Watch Affinity will e-mail you pre-paid, fully insured shipping labels. Please follow the shipping instructions to ensure the package gets safely back to our facility. The item(s) must be back to our facility within fourteen (14) days from original date of shipment. All returns must be shipped in both and inner and outer box. The return must include not only the timepiece but also the included watch roll, and any documents, instruments, links, straps, buckles, tags, protective stickers, boxes, authentication papers, manuals, or accessories included in the original package. You may re-use the original Watch Affinity boxed that was shipped to you as the inner box. If you no longer have this box, the inner packaging must be a new, unused box. The outer packaging must also be a new, unused box to prevent loss or damage while in transit back to our facility.
  • Once the item and all included accessories are in our facility, please allow us up to ten (10) business days to process your refund.
  • Provided that you’ve met the above deadlines and the timepiece has not been tampered, we’ll refund your money back in full!

 

What is the return policy for clients with watches outside of the US and Canada?

Canadian buyers will have the same return policy defined above as domestic buyers.

All other international buyers are welcome to return their purchase, but it will be the buyer’s responsibility to cover return shipping costs as well as any other customs fees or taxes incurred upon the return. These buyers will not be reimbursed for these costs. All other aspects of the return policy apply including time limits, intact sticker, and other requirements defined above.

Watch Affinity does not reimburse customs fees and taxes for international shipments to Canada or any other country outside of the United States.

Defective Merchandise Authorizations:

How do I send my timepiece to Watch Affinity for warranty service and how do I get the repaired timepiece back?

  • Contact Watch Affinity within the one-year warranty period to request a Defective Merchandise Authorization (DMA) number. Email us at info@watch-affinity.com.
  • Once we’ve issued the DMA, Watch Affinity will e-mail you pre-paid/fully insured shipping labels. Please follow the shipping instructions to ensure the package gets safely back to our facility. The item must be back to our facility within fourteen (14) days from the issue date of return labels. The timepiece must be packaged in both an inner and outer box. Please only include the timepiece inside your  watch roll (if you have it) and package the watch roll inside the inner box. Do not return documents, instruments, links, straps, buckles, tags, protective stickers, boxes, authentication papers, manuals, or accessories with the watch as these items may not be returned to you upon completion of the warranty repair. The outer packaging must be a new, unused box to prevent loss or damage while in transit back to our facility.
  • Once the item and all included accessories are in our facility, please allow us up to 4-6 weeks to complete the repair.
  • Canadian buyers will have the same warranty repair policy defined above as domestic buyers.

What is the warranty repair policy for clients with watches outside of the US and Canada?

All other international buyers are welcome to send their watch to Watch Affinity for repair, but it will be the client’s responsibility to cover return shipping costs as well as any other customs fees or taxes that are incurred upon the return. These buyers will not be reimbursed for these costs. All other aspects of the warranty policy apply. Watch Affinity will cover the shipping costs to return the repaired or replacement merchandise to you once repairs are completed. Customers receiving their merchandise back will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with customs as it is returned to the customer’s country of residence.