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Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227

The Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive (reference SBGA227) is a 39.4 mm stainless steel watch with a black dial. It runs on the spring Drive caliber 9R65 with a 72-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 100 m. It is no longer in production.

Specifications

Case

Reference
SBGA227
Collection
Heritage
Case size
39.4 mm
Thickness
12.3 mm
Case material
Stainless steel
Case shape
Round
Crystal
Sapphire
Water resistance
100 m
Bracelet / strap
Stainless steel bracelet

Dial and bezel

Dial
Black
Bezel
Fixed

Movement

Movement
Spring Drive
Caliber
9R65
Power reserve
72 hours
Jewels
30
Functions
Date, Power reserve indicator

Production

Production
Discontinued

Dial versions

This reference was made with these dials and finishes.

  • SBGA227 Black

    Gloss

How it compares within the Heritage family

Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.

ReferenceSizeMaterialDialCaliberYears
SBGA227 (This watch)39.4 mmStainless steelBlack9R65—
SBGH35140 mmEver-Brilliant SteelGreen9S852025–
SBGH35340 mmEver-Brilliant SteelSilver9S852025–
SBGH36838 mm18k rose goldSilver9S852025–
SBGH37638 mmYellow goldLight green9S852026–
SBGH37838 mmYellow goldBlue9S852026–
SBGX36332.3 mmStainless steelPink9F512026–
SBGX36532.3 mmStainless steelBlue9F512026–
SLGW00738.6 mmStainless steelNavy9SA42025–

About the Heritage family

Heritage is Grand Seiko's collection rooted in its classic 1960s designs, especially the 44GS and 62GS. It keeps the sharp facets, flat polished surfaces and clean dials of the Grand Seiko Style, in a wide range of sizes and movements.

The catalog includes mechanical models with 9S and 9SA calibers, Spring Drive with 9R and 9RA calibers, and quartz with the 9F, in steel, Ever-Brilliant Steel, high-intensity titanium and gold. With so many dial variations and limited editions, confirm the exact reference, and check the case edges for polishing.

Quick answers

What size is the Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227?
The Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227 has a 39.4 mm case, 12.3 mm thick.
What movement does the Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227 use?
It uses the spring drive caliber 9R65, with a 72-hour power reserve.
How water resistant is the Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227?
It is water resistant to 100 metres.
Is the Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227 still in production?
Discontinued.
What is the Grand Seiko Heritage Spring Drive SBGA227 made of?
The case is stainless steel. Bracelet or strap: Stainless steel bracelet.

Catalog facts checked November 2026.