A small Grand Seiko that does not apologise for being small
By Kenji Watanabe, Osaka ยท
Too often, smaller watches from big brands are designed as afterthoughts. The STGF275 feels considered. 28.9 mm across, 8.8 mm thick, steel bracelet, sapphire, 100 m water resistance, white dial with the faceted Grand Seiko hands and indices.
The 4J52 quartz inside is not the 9F, which is a fair criticism given the 2,900 to 3,200 dollar price. You are paying largely for the polished case, the bracelet and those hands. The dial has no date, which keeps it clean.
It suits anyone who wants a quiet luxury watch for a smaller wrist and who does not want to think about winding. Someone who wants mechanical character should look at a small Grand Seiko automatic instead, if they can find one in the right size.