Turning 40 with the SBGW231G

[billfredericks]

I’m turning 40 in 8 days and my lovely wife treated me to the SBGW231G.

We were browsing back in December, and she surprised me with her idea of this generous gift; we took delivery on Friday.

This model is officially being phased out for the newer SBGW301, but my AD had one left in the company. (Note: I deliberately wanted this one as opposed to the new model.)

No bubbles! (Even under the loupe.)

I’ve been excited about this model for a while, so this was a magnificent and welcome gift.

Wrist is just under 7.25 inches; I don’t think the 37mm case looks too small.

And—my IRL initials are “GS,” so this feels like the correct addition to my personal collection.

Thanks for letting me share. Hope you’re all enjoying your watches.






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[Submariner868]

Nice watch!

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Submariner868

Nice watch!

Thank you :)

[1William]

Congratulations. Great looking watch.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. Great looking watch.

Thank you :)

[RW16610]

Congratulations, George! Also, an early Happy Birthday to you! Getting a watch like this is such a nice way to mark a milestone, celebrate, and always remember with each glance at the wrist.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by RW16610

Congratulations, George! Also, an early Happy Birthday to you! Getting a watch like this is such a nice way to mark a milestone, celebrate, and always remember with each glance at the wrist.

Thank you--I'm looking at it right now with appreciation.

[ink3027]

Congrats on the watch, it's one of the finest from GS in my opinion!

I'm just a few months behind you on the milestone. I'll see if I can use you as an inspiration to twist my wife's arm into letting a new GS mark the occasion, ha.

Cheers my friend

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by ink3027

Congrats on the watch, it's one of the finest from GS in my opinion!

I'm just a few months behind you on the milestone. I'll see if I can use you as an inspiration to twist my wife's arm into letting a new GS mark the occasion, ha.

Cheers my friend

Cheers to you. I mean, you have to now...

[Little machines]

Congratulations! Quality GS time piece! Happy 40th!

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Little machines

Congratulations! Quality GS time piece! Happy 40th!

Thank you :)

[Jack T]

Great watch, nice clean dial, the 9S line of movements is solid and reliable. Manual wind keeps you involved every day you wear it, hope you enjoy it.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Jack T

Great watch, nice clean dial, the 9S line of movements is solid and reliable. Manual wind keeps you involved every day you wear it, hope you enjoy it.

Thank you :)

[emtee]

Congratulations it’s a beauty for sure, I have the same model and love it.

It’s a strap monster and goes from formal to casual depending on the colour.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by emtee

Congratulations it’s a beauty for sure, I have the same model and love it.

It’s a strap monster and goes from formal to casual depending on the colour.

Thank you :)

[Greenwich Mean Time]

Very nice! Congratulations on the big four zero and having such a great wife.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Greenwich Mean Time

Very nice! Congratulations on the big four zero and having such a great wife.

Thank you :)

[Gormley]

A great timepiece and a fantastic gift you'll always remember.

[billfredericks]

Originally Posted by Gormley

A great timepiece and a fantastic gift you'll always remember.

Thank you :)

[AAVDB]

That's a nice one! I also love this one more than the new one.
The strap looks better connected to the case with this older one right? Or am i seeing weird stuff?

[pandrew6l]

Yes, I hate those tiny bubblies.

[randy van]

Congratulations