Prospex Giugiaro Design (SBEE002)

The Seiko Giugiaro SBEE002 stands out because it blends a bold, vintage-inspired design with practicality — its asymmetrical, offset case and gold-toned dial give it a distinctive, collectible look while the curved crystal, sturdy build and 200 m water resistance make it a real diver-style watch.

The SBEE002 features a gold-toned dial paired with a matching gold PVD (or gold-tone) stainless-steel case. The case is fairly large at 43.8 mm wide (with a lug-to-lug measurement of about 48 mm) and about 11.2 mm thick, giving it a substantial presence on the wrist. The watch uses a curved crystal over the dial (some sources say curved glass). The dial is equipped with luminous hands and hour markers (LumiBrite or similar), which improve legibility in low light — a practical detail that corresponds well with its diver-watch heritage. The strap is a black silicone (or rubber/silicone) band rather than a metal bracelet, giving the watch a sportier, utilitarian feel and likely adding comfort and flexibility compared to a rigid bracelet. Overall, the design remains bold and distinctive — much more striking than the typical dive watch, with the gold plus black-strap combo giving it a retro-stylish edge.

Under the hood, the SBEE002 runs on Seiko’s quartz calibre 7N36.This movement offers time, central seconds, plus day-of-week and date complications — a practical combination for daily use. The official accuracy rating is ± 15 seconds per month, which is typical for a quartz movement of this kind and ensures reliable timekeeping without the need for frequent resetting. Battery life is decent: roughly four years under normal use.It is not a mechanical movement, so it lacks the charm of a sweeping seconds hand or display back, but it gives the watch practicality, low maintenance and consistent performance.

The SBEE002 is part of a re-issue by Seiko of a classic diver originally conceived in collaboration with Giugiaro Design. The original design dates back to the 1980s, a period when Seiko and Giugiaro experimented with asymmetrical case shapes and bold styling — in part inspired by avant-garde fashion and even film aesthetics. The re-issue of SBEE002 (alongside companion model SBEE001) was released in mid-2017, as a limited edition number, reportedly restricted to about 2,000 pieces. Japan Online Store The aim was to faithfully reproduce the vintage design — preserving the distinctive case shape, dial layout, and overall diver-watch vibe — while using modern materials and Seiko’s reliable quartz technology. Monochrome Watches As such, SBEE002 stands as a bridge between the bold experimental spirit of Seiko in the 1980s and modern sensibilities: a collectible limited-edition piece that recalls a niche era of watch design while remaining usable and robust today.

The watch appears to be in very good condition, with a clean dial, crisp text and no visible scratches on the crystal. The gold-tone case and bezel look well kept, and the rubber strap shows only light signs of normal wear.

What do the different grading scores mean?

• BN 9.9: Brand new and unworn, with no signs of use.
• UN 9.5: Like new and unworn, but may lack original packaging or materials such as the box, links, tags, or bezel protector.
• LN 9.0: Like new and unworn, but only includes the watch without papers, box, or accessories.
• MT 8.5: Mint condition, lightly used with minor surface scratches or wear. Unpolished.
• VG 8.0: Moderately used, with scratches and one or two nicks on the case or crystal. Shows signs of polishing. The bracelet remains snug with minimal wear.
• GD 7.5: Shows signs of daily wear but is not abused, with noticeable polishing on the case. The bracelet shows clear signs of daily wear.

Watches with a rating below GD 7.5 are not listed for bidding to ensure that only high-quality timepieces are available to our members.