Grand Seiko SBGA387

[nyc2la]

Has anyone had an opportunity to see this (SBGA387) in person yet? The SS blue dial looks really nice. I'm new to GS, but this watch has grabbed my attention. For a first (and maybe only), I'm still vacillating between a Spring Drive movement and the Hi Beat movement.



Any thoughts on this watch as well as which movement you'd prefer as a "one and only"?



https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mited-editions



https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/SBGA387G/



Borrowed picture from HODINKEE below.

[dimag333]

Don’t know about movement but that is a stunner, and I’m not a fan of gs

steve

[scarlet knight]

Incredible face!

[Gharddog03]

Wow!

[GB-man]

I prefer the highbeats but this is a very cool piece. Buy right and I don’t think you’ll get raked over the coals if it doesn’t work out.

[subtona]

beautiful watch Stephen but spring drive is not for me.

[Amg7861]

Originally Posted by subtona

beautiful watch Stephen but spring drive is not for me.

May I ask why?


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[Onequik135i]

Love it, seen previews of it few months ago. I miss not having a GS, I’m on the fence somewhat on this & SBGA375. Pretty much similar watch but has the dark blue face and several Grand less.

[imperio]

I got to handle one last week. It is pretty spectacular in person.

For a one and only... I was thinking about what I would choose, but my answer is I can't decide and it's difficult to stop at one anyway.

Ok I lie - my Grail GS is the 8-day manual wind spring drive in RG - that would be my one and only

[toxicavenger]

I love me some GS's but that baby blanket dial is not for me.

[Cru Jones]

If one GS, I think Spring Drive is the way to go. As for the dial, it’s about personal taste on that one...

[HL65]

Love the watch, dial, case and SD!

[1William]

Beautiful watch. My AD got one the other day and posted on Instagram the pictures. I went by a day latter and was told that it sold within the hour of the post. I will see the next one if it hangs around long enough for me to get to the AD..

[incontrol]

Funny the GS Love recently. I have had a SD GS for at least 5 years. Amazing watch. Everything about the GS line is spectacular.

Steve, you can’t go wrong with either SD or Hi Beat. Just find the one you love and buy it.


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[Helmi]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Has anyone had an opportunity to see this (SBGA387) in person yet? The SS blue dial looks really nice. I'm new to GS, but this watch has grabbed my attention. For a first (and maybe only), I'm still vacillating between a Spring Drive movement and the Hi Beat movement.



Any thoughts on this watch as well as which movement you'd prefer as a "one and only"?



https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...mited-editions



https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/SBGA387G/



Borrowed picture from HODINKEE below.

It looks very similar to your day date platinum. Not big fan of GS, the only one I would buy is the peacock.

[rjd1]

Posted on your other thread - got mine a week ago and it is on my wrist now. My first Grand Seiko after years of collecting - a very cool watch. Details are amazing, blue dial, Spring Drive - I thought this one checked all the boxes as my first GS.

[steeevvvooo]

I believe there was one for sale here from Takuya recently? Recommended as a seller 100% from me after purchasing a SBGH267 from him.

Personally I like the GS dials with a bit of character so if this floats your boat then do it.

[Bearxj86]

Had a chance to see it in person and bought it right away. They are amazing. I am a HUGE fan of the Snowflake but felt it was too lightweight and dial was too big for me at 41mm. The 387 has an equally nice dial, comes with TWO extra straps, limited edition US first (500ish pieces), 40mm and steel, AND the movement has the limited edition markings?!

I was incredibly lucky to pre-order one and ended up with an opportunity to buy another one since one of the buyers dropped out - thinking my brother or friends might want one. See photos.

[imperio]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Had a chance to see it in person and bought it right away. They are amazing. I am a HUGE fan of the Snowflake but felt it was too lightweight and dial was too big for me at 41mm. The 387 has an equally nice dial, comes with TWO extra straps, limited edition US first (500ish pieces), 40mm and steel, AND the movement has the limited edition markings?!

I was incredibly lucky to pre-order one and ended up with an opportunity to buy another one since one of the buyers dropped out - thinking my brother or friends might want one. See photos.

Great pickup! Are the extra straps 19 or 20mm?

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by imperio

Great pickup! Are the extra straps 19 or 20mm?

It’s 19mm


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[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Had a chance to see it in person and bought it right away. They are amazing. I am a HUGE fan of the Snowflake but felt it was too lightweight and dial was too big for me at 41mm. The 387 has an equally nice dial, comes with TWO extra straps, limited edition US first (500ish pieces), 40mm and steel, AND the movement has the limited edition markings?!

I was incredibly lucky to pre-order one and ended up with an opportunity to buy another one since one of the buyers dropped out - thinking my brother or friends might want one. See photos.

Awesome! Brought the house down with your GS passion.

Between this and the Hi Beat LE SBGH267, I think the US exclusive spring Drive is more legible to read IMO.


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[bondtoys]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Any SBGA387 user willing to sell me his brown leather strap?

[Txkill]

Man...I really like this. I just couldn’t justify it as I have the SBGJ227 which has same case and steel. But man, that’s awesome


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[Burdeens Jewelry]

its a gorgeous piece. my client just picked one of ours up. The blue is really something else. It has a way of dancing in the light that you don't get from the snowflake. some might find the blue a little off putting but I like it.

[Rizone]

It somehow doesn't look like that in real life to me. The dial has no real depth to it.

[rc crown]

Originally Posted by Rizone

It somehow doesn't look like that in real life to me. The dial has no real depth to it.

Your killing my dreams lol I think cameras Can add some depth to the perception. Still awesome piece

[Bearxj86]

19mm. The fact that it comes with 2 high quality straps and deployant is tremendous value and they look amazing too! Truly a good candidate for your one and only!




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[Pongster]

So it wont be redundant if there’s already a snowflake in one’s collection?

[Bearxj86]

Originally Posted by Pongster

So it wont be redundant if there’s already a snowflake in one’s collection?

Spring drive and dial layout are redundant. Case size different, dial different, material different, caseback different, straps different

[Rolexavidfan]

Originally Posted by Pongster

So it wont be redundant if there’s already a snowflake in one’s collection?

Originally Posted by bearxj86

Spring drive and dial layout are redundant. Case size different, dial different, material different, caseback different, straps different

In addition to what bearxj86 has shared, the hour marker is also different. The case is the legendary 44GS block type, and is a mm smaller than the traditional GS case found in the snowflake. Further, this LE is made of steel compared to the high intensity titanium of the other model. The dial is awesome with the “sparkling painting” or the kirazuri.

Lastly, only 588 pieces were made for this first US exclusive LE. Can’t go wrong with that, even if it may seem to be redundant.

Trying this piece out and comparing with the iconic snowflake:


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