The Titanium Field Guide

Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium)

Archive · used only

The Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium) is a discontinued dress watch with a high-intensity titanium case, finished with zaratsu polished. At 85 g it sits among the heavier dress watches in the guide, and is priced well above the $643 median for the category. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

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Price
$2,900
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
High-intensity titanium
Weight
85 g
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Dress
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Origin
Japan
Movement
9F high-accuracy quartz
Caliber
Grand Seiko 9F82
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Zaratsu polished
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Titanium bracelet
Matching bracelet
Standard
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Blue
Dial colours
Blue
Availability
No longer offered
Status
No longer offered (2017 model, retired from the Grand Seiko lineup; only third-party listings remain)
Not published
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High confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Two Broke Watch Snobs / Sakura Watches (spec) / ShoppingInJapan (maker spec) Maker ↗
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium) nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a high-intensity titanium case with a titanium caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.

What is the case material of the Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium)?

The Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium) has a high-intensity titanium case with a titanium caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium)?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium) weigh?

About 85 g.

How much does the Grand Seiko Heritage 9F Quartz (SBGV233, Titanium) cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market, and it listed from $2,900 when current.

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