I didn't realise they put lume on such models! May I ask what ref. that is?
This is the SBGA041. Just arrived from Japan. I only found out recently that some GS Spring Drives have lume and I think there are only three outside of the GMT/Divers range.
1) SBGA005 - limited edition of 300 pieces with a lovely green dial etched with conifer trees
2) SBGA041 - this one. Its a master shop limited piece (so only available in Japan) but still widely available from what I see - in fact, there's a brand new one on watchfinder now!
3) SBGA101 - this is also a black on black dial, but the lume plots are outside the markers so not as bright as the SBGA041.
The finishing is as you expect from a Grand Seiko, just superb. Really happy with it so far, and I think my watch journey will end with this piece.
Just had a look at those three online, and your choice wins hands down for me. It's titanium, so beats the 101 in terms of feel and being rather unusual, and beats the 005 as yours can't only be worn at Christmas (those pine trees just look a bit too cartoony for me!).
Edit: actually is it titanium? Seeing conflicting info on the SBGA041
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I read somewhere that there are 140 Master Shops in Japan (mostly upmarket jewellery stores, speciality boutiques, department stores) which sell exclusive models. But then again, I understand the GS boutique in London also has unique models too - maybe all GS boutiques globally are designated master shops too?
In any case, I could only find this watch for sale in Japan.. that is until watchfinder posted one up.
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Ah ok, interesting, I asked because I am after a GS SBGC201 Chrono which is a Master Shop model but I am pretty sure I have seen it FS outside of Japan.
Cheers
Fabulous watch looks great... in fact I just posted a thread about buying one of these could you please let me know where you got it?
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I couldn't agree more!
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My latest GS, posted in watches in sunshine but a good pic for this thread too. I cannot stop looking at, the quality is exquisite
gsun3 (Medium) by Simon Gee, on Flickr
It is a large watch at 44mm and feels quite hefty but well balanced. The lugs curve nicely and it sits on the wrist well, it is very ergonomically designed. Feels much like a 40mm Sub really. I cannot parise it enough, the dial and the titanium hands in particular are works of art like all GS. The titanium gives it that cool gray look which I just find so classy.
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My Snowflake meets crushed ice at cocktail o’clock.
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Compact and dressy quartz number being modelled by me this a.m. ;-)
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I became a member of the GS Owners' Club today, thanks to an answered WTB.
Here's my SBGR061.
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Great pic. I keep coming back to this model as the one Grand Seiko that I would buy if I went for one. A bit dressier than my normal stuff, but great dial and the blue second hand are great.
Going mad. Yes the blue GMT hand !
I haven't got one, but there is a new blue dialled USA only special edition that looks really rather nice
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mited-editions
I'm scared I might catch the GS bug looking through this thread. These are some seriously nice watches!!
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Having never tried a GS before I picked this up last week in the Jura sale and have been debating it for the week, but decided to give it a go...
Its nice, the design on the case back swung it for me I think...
Need to sell a few now to pay for it!!
Playing about with my P20 Pro earlier
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Impressive photos, what settings did you use to get such great close-ups?
A very steady hand indeed, impressive.
Mainly the crystal. It reminded me of Mr magoo's glasses and ruined the rest of the look. It was also quite thick, which is weird since it is a manual wind.
I much preferred the Eichi II personally
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