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Old 12 May 2023, 10:10 PM   #1
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Incoming SBGW231

I’ve admired this watch from afar for quite some time now and couldn’t resist when I saw this one come up for sale.

It’s stunning in the metal and the finishing on the dial more than holds it own against a VC Patrimony imo.

Super thrilled to have this and it’s quite a different style from what I am used to. I think a grey suede strap will work well with this and make it lean casual but I’m more than happy to rock it with shorts and t shirt as it is.

And of course a couple of pics


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Old 12 May 2023, 10:19 PM   #2
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Congratulations Matt, it’s a beauty, enjoy it
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Old 12 May 2023, 10:52 PM   #3
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Beautiful watch. Many congrats!
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Old 13 May 2023, 04:50 PM   #4
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Great pick up enjoy , I have the SBGW267G & they are such elegant looking watches in this line . And can be worn when dressed up or casual .
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Old 13 May 2023, 09:57 PM   #5
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Old 14 May 2023, 01:42 AM   #6
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Nice looking watch. Congratulations
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Old 14 May 2023, 05:02 AM   #7
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Old 14 May 2023, 11:28 PM   #8
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It will grow on you. Sourced mine from Japan. A keeper for sure. Zaratzu finishing, nicely cut bevels, and lug holes. Accurate manual movement.
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Old 17 May 2023, 09:29 AM   #9
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Congrats! The SBGW231 is a terrific GS. Enjoy.
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Old 18 May 2023, 06:48 AM   #10
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Super classy! Can you call a watch timeless?
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Old 19 May 2023, 03:59 AM   #11
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Super classy! Can you call a watch timeless?
Thanks all for your comments and yes I think you can! My photos are terrible and do not reflect what the eye can see but the way the dial,hands,indices and case shimmer in the light is wonderful. It really is stunning and the beauty is in the simplicity, every element is perfect and there is nothing I do not like about this watch - perhaps it’s too perfect and lacks personality? I guess time will tell. It has a vintage feel but is somehow still modern. Looking forward to getting some new straps and should be a breeze to change with the lug holes, although I’ll still use tape as don’t want to mess that zaratsu polishing up!
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Old 19 May 2023, 09:24 AM   #12
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Old 19 May 2023, 09:52 PM   #13
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Thanks all for your comments and yes I think you can! My photos are terrible and do not reflect what the eye can see but the way the dial,hands,indices and case shimmer in the light is wonderful. It really is stunning and the beauty is in the simplicity, every element is perfect and there is nothing I do not like about this watch - perhaps it’s too perfect and lacks personality? I guess time will tell. It has a vintage feel but is somehow still modern. Looking forward to getting some new straps and should be a breeze to change with the lug holes, although I’ll still use tape as don’t want to mess that zaratsu polishing up!
Don’t trust myself. Enjoy your classically beautiful watch.
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Old 19 May 2023, 11:35 PM   #14
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Great watches are just like great cars, they will all get dint up overtime ! Wear your GS in good health and enjoy
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