Incoming! SBGE253 GMT

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Just picked up this mint condition pre-owned SBGE253 yesterday. Been lusting after this watch for quite a while now. I was torn between the three color options and tried on all three at different times. Finally settled on good old versatile black.

Really enjoying it so far. Wanted a sport travel GMT watch that could dress up just a bit when needed. This one really does the trick. The polished edges of the bracelet and center links along with the perfect use of zaratsu polished vs brushed surfaces on the case by Grand Seiko give this sports watch just enough bling to double as a dressier watch when needed.

Loving the beautiful glossy ceramic bezel and dial. Just looks really sharp against the silver indices, red 24 hr hand, and silver/black day/night scale on the rehaut. The hands are perfectly sized and have that classic GS sharp sword like quality. The diamond cut indices are stunning as well.

This is a fixed bezel. While that can certainly be seen as a negative, one big positive of this design is it allows all the numbers on the bezel to be upright in orientation. No more reading upside down numbers to figure out your home time!

Of course this watch comes with the amazing 72 hour power reserve 9R spring drive movement. A lot of folks knock the PR indicator on the dial but I really like it. It's fun to use and it has become sort of a GS signature design element.

And lastly this watch addresses my two biggest Grand Seiko complaints. Yes indeed folks, it has a four position micro adjust clasp AND adds lume to the hands and cardinal indices.

Very happy with this piece. Now for some pictures!













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