Which GRAND SEIKO Are You Wearing Today?

[samson66]

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[Reikolexguy]

Originally Posted by samson66

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That is a very handsome watch and it looks even better on your wrist.

Do you notice the thickness of the SBGE253 at all? I understand the life curve downward and hug the wrist?

Thinking of getting this exact model as my next GS.

My SBGA071 is starting to feel lonely.

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[samson66]

Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

That is a very handsome watch and it looks even better on your wrist.

Do you notice the thickness of the SBGE253 at all? I understand the life curve downward and hug the wrist?

Thinking of getting this exact model as my next GS.

My SBGA071 is starting to feel lonely.

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Sorry I took so long to respond. As usual I never got a notification from Crapatalk.

I have no issue at all with the thickness. Grand Seiko has a curved almost pillow-like shape to the case sides which show off that beautiful Zaratsu polishing and so of hugs the wrist as you mentioned.

It's the same thickness as the Tudor GMT I believe but wears it a lot better as stated above. I traded my Tudor GMT towards this and have been very happy with my decision.

The GS pulls off dressier situations a lot better than the Tudor thanks to the beautifully polished look of the ceramic bezel, glossy dial, and various polished surfaces on the case and bracelet. But it totally works as a sports watch too.

The spring drive movement is flat out amazing. You can set this thing once every six months and be good to go. 72 hr power reserve too.

Lastly it fixes some of the deficiencies of previous Grand Seikos with the lumed hands and cardinal indices and the 4 position micro adjust on the clasp. I totally love this watch if you can't tell yet

Only negatives I can come up with is its a little top heavy so if you wear it loose it can travel a bit. Some folks might want all the indices to be lumed and might want on the fly micro adjustability but to me that's nit picking. No big deal.

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[Reikolexguy]

Originally Posted by samson66

Sorry I took so long to respond. As usual I never got a notification from Crapatalk.

I have no issue at all with the thickness. Grand Seiko has a curved almost pillow-like shape to the case sides which show off that beautiful Zaratsu polishing and so of hugs the wrist as you mentioned.

It's the same thickness as the Tudor GMT I believe but wears it a lot better as stated above. I traded my Tudor GMT towards this and have been very happy with my decision.

The GS pulls off dressier situations a lot better than the Tudor thanks to the beautifully polished look of the ceramic bezel, glossy dial, and various polished surfaces on the case and bracelet. But it totally works as a sports watch too.

The spring drive movement is flat out amazing. You can set this thing once every six months and be good to go. 72 hr power reserve too.

Lastly it fixes some of the deficiencies of previous Grand Seikos with the lumed hands and cardinal indices and the 4 position micro adjust on the clasp. I totally love this watch if you can't tell yet

Only negatives I can come up with is its a little top heavy so if you wear it loose it can travel a bit. Some folks might want all the indices to be lumed and might want on the fly micro adjustability but to me that's nit picking. No big deal.

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No worries.

Your comments about this watch convinced me to buy it sight unseen.

I just ordered this exact model, a pre-owned set, from Japan.

Hope it arrives before the new year. Can't wait!

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

No worries.



Your comments about this watch convinced me to buy it sight unseen.



I just ordered this exact model, a pre-owned set, from Japan.



Hope it arrives before the new year. Can't wait!

Wow, that's great. Congratulations!

I'm near certain that you'll love it. I just got back from a 7 day cruise across a couple timezones and it was a terrific travel watch. Worked just as well at the pool as it did with a suit and tie at dinner.

Let me know your thoughts after you get it. Bought mine used also by the way. Good move.

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[Reikolexguy]

Originally Posted by samson66

Wow, that's great. Congratulations!



I'm near certain that you'll love it. I just got back from a 7 day cruise across a couple timezones and it was a terrific travel watch. Worked just as well at the pool as it did with a suit and tie at dinner.



Let me know your thoughts after you get it. Bought mine used also by the way. Good move.



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It’s finally here!



The watch is supremely comfortable.



The curved lugs, polished and brushed facets of the case really helps to disguise the thickness of the watch.



In fact, it doesn’t look or feel thick at all. The play between light and shadow is well at work here.



I’d been wearing a Rolex sky-dweller before receiving this Grand Seiko SBGE253.

The former had an unmistakable heft to it that made it wear like a chunky watch.

The GS feels so much more comfortable and lighter.



The finishing on the case, dial and hands is also miles ahead of most brands at this price range.



As a bonus, i got a great deal for this pre-owned set too.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

It’s finally here!



The watch is supremely comfortable.



The curved lugs, polished and brushed facets of the case really helps to disguise the thickness of the watch.



In fact, it doesn’t look or feel thick at all. The play between light and shadow is well at work here.



I’d been wearing a Rolex sky-dweller before receiving this Grand Seiko SBGE253.

The former had an unmistakable heft to it that made it wear like a chunky watch.

The GS feels so much more comfortable and lighter.



The finishing on the case, dial and hands is also miles ahead of most brands at this price range.



As a bonus, i got a great deal for this pre-owned set too.

Hey really glad to hear you are happy with the GS. Looks like it fits you perfectly. Honestly I think this one fits you better than the Sky-D. I think all the focus on thickness of this watch and most others is much ado about nothing. The case size and thickness and shape all work perfectly on this watch. I've also worn this with dress shirts and the cuff slips right over with no hang ups. As you point out the finishing on this watch is amazing. I really love the diamond cut indices and hands and the way they catch the light. The glossy black dial matches up so well with the cereamic bezel. I could go on and on about this watch, it's fantastic.

[Reelandy]

Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

No worries.

Your comments about this watch convinced me to buy it sight unseen.

I just ordered this exact model, a pre-owned set, from Japan.

Hope it arrives before the new year. Can't wait!

You definitely won’t regret it. It’s probably one of the most comfortable watches in my collection. Love the green as well.


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[Reikolexguy]

Originally Posted by Reelandy

You definitely won’t regret it. It’s probably one of the most comfortable watches in my collection. Love the green as well.


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You were absolutely right. This GS SBGE253 is by far the most comfortable watch that I’ve worn.

The case & lug profile hugs the wrist well.

In person, the watch looks even more stunning than I had imagined.


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