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Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481

The Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481 is a current-production watch with a High-Intensity Titanium case. At 148 g it sits among the heavier watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $1,899 median across the guide. It ships on a matching titanium bracelet rather than a strap.

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Price
$11,100
Titanium
High-Intensity Titanium
Weight
148 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
200 m
Type
Other
Case diameter
44.5 mm
Thickness
14.3 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
Spring Drive, self-winding with manual wind
Caliber
9R65
Power reserve
72h
Complications
Date, Power reserve
Case shape
Round
Case colour
Natural / grey
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium and sapphire (display)
Nickel-free
Not verified (clasp or buckle material not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
High-Intensity Titanium bracelet
Titanium bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Dual-curved sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
White (Lion's Mane texture)
Dial colours
White
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Lug-to-lug, Surface treatment, Lume Help verify
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Grand Seiko (SBGA481) Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481?

The Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481 has a High-Intensity Titanium case with a titanium and sapphire (display) caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated grade.

What size is the Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481?

It is 44.5 mm in diameter, 14.3 mm thick, and water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481 weigh?

About 148 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Grand Seiko Sport Spring Drive Lion's Mane SBGA481 cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $11,100.

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