Greetings fellow Watchnerds/Watchhoggers and Enthusiasts! Listed today is this rare Grand Seiko from the 9581 family which served as the very first model to be introduced and produced in 1998 A champagne sunburst dial to compliment case The case is finished in stainless steel with semi teardrop lugs and engraved Grand Seiko crown Raised reflective baton hour markers to maximise legibility Reflective sword hour/minute needles to contrast the case and dial aesthetic The case is pristine keeping original lines and texture from factory. It has been never polished or buffed It has never been tampered with, all parts are original as they should be. It keeps excellent time - Reference Number: SBGS001 | 9581-7000 - Production Month/Year: March 1991 (Suwa Factory) - Diameter: Dial 32mm | Case: 34mm with crown | Lug to Lug: 38mm | Lug Width: 17mm - Condition: Case has little hairline scratches | Dial is in nice and clean condition - Movement: Seiko 9581 High Accuracy quartz movement - Crystal: Sapphire Crystal - Strap/Bracelet: Comes with an aftermarket tan brown leather strap - Accessories: There are no supporting documents/papers or the box, the watch will be delivered in an aftermarket box and safely secured with plenty of bubble wrap - Price: Priced to sell at 600$ with Express Worldwide Shipping - Not looking for trades - Preference is for postage only due to work reservations. However, exceptions can be made for certain cases - Lowballers will be politely ignored - Timestamp in last picture DISCLAIMER - GENERAL POLICY Sold on as-is basis. This is a vintage watch - no warranty, no exchanges, no returns.  - I always check my listing timepieces for Quality Control in order to ensure they are in working order and keeping time prior to selling. - Due to the nature of vintage/pre-owned timepieces, there may be signs of wear and cosmetic imperfections not to be considered as defects. However, I do mention everything in the details - Once an order is placed it cannot be cancelled as my watch releases are limited in quantity - Please purchase if fully committed. If there are any issues, please feel free to reach out and I will do my best to work out a solution. Reputation is everything for me.  - Please check my feedbacks in case of any doubts