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nyc2la · 23 October 2018, 11:03 AM

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 · 23 October 2018, 11:08 AM

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

steve

scarlet knight · 23 October 2018, 11:18 AM

Incredible face!

Gharddog03 · 23 October 2018, 11:25 AM

Wow!

GB-man · 23 October 2018, 11:27 AM

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 · 23 October 2018, 11:28 AM

beautiful watch Stephen but spring drive is not for me.

Onequik135i · 23 October 2018, 11:50 AM

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 · 23 October 2018, 01:36 PM

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 · 23 October 2018, 01:43 PM

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

Cru Jones · 23 October 2018, 03:40 PM

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 · 23 October 2018, 06:51 PM

Love the watch, dial, case and SD!

1William · 23 October 2018, 09:01 PM

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 · 24 October 2018, 08:48 AM

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 · 24 October 2018, 03:06 PM

Quote:

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 · 25 October 2018, 05:27 AM

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 · 25 October 2018, 09:52 AM

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 · 25 October 2018, 02:56 PM

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 · 25 October 2018, 11:39 PM

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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?

Txkill · 26 October 2018, 05:43 AM

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 · 26 October 2018, 06:02 AM

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 · 26 October 2018, 06:05 AM

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

rc crown · 26 October 2018, 06:08 AM

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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 · 26 October 2018, 05:26 PM

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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Bearxj86 · 26 October 2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by imperio

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

It’s 19mm

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Pongster · 26 October 2018, 09:22 PM

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

Bearxj86 · 27 October 2018, 01:46 AM

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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

Txkill · 27 October 2018, 11:59 AM

Got to see this in the flesh today, and honestly it was dope. Really liked it.

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carrera123 · 27 October 2018, 08:56 PM

Quite keen on getting one and am wondering what would be an acceptable discount one can expect to get off the MSRP.
Thanks

rolexfanforlife · 28 October 2018, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by carrera123

Quite keen on getting one and am wondering what would be an acceptable discount one can expect to get off the MSRP.
Thanks

Wondering this too. Any thoughts on possibility of discounts?

jason042779 · 28 October 2018, 04:28 AM

Rivals old school Rolex linen dials...

23 October 2018, 11:03 AM	#1
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Grand Seiko SBGA387 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. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

23 October 2018, 11:27 AM	#5
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	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. __________________

23 October 2018, 11:28 AM	#6
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	beautiful watch Stephen but spring drive is not for me. __________________

23 October 2018, 11:50 AM	#7
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	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. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

23 October 2018, 01:36 PM	#8
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	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 __________________

23 October 2018, 11:08 AM	#2
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	Don’t know about movement but that is a stunner, and I’m not a fan of gs steve

23 October 2018, 11:18 AM	#3
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Incredible face!

23 October 2018, 11:25 AM	#4
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Wow!

23 October 2018, 01:43 PM	#9
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	I love me some GS's but that baby blanket dial is not for me.

23 October 2018, 03:40 PM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	If one GS, I think Spring Drive is the way to go. As for the dial, it’s about personal taste on that one...

23 October 2018, 06:51 PM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Love the watch, dial, case and SD! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

23 October 2018, 09:01 PM	#12
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	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..

24 October 2018, 08:48 AM	#13
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

25 October 2018, 05:27 AM	#15
rjd1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: CT, USA Watch: Can't pick just 1 Posts: 322	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.

25 October 2018, 09:52 AM	#16
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	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.

25 October 2018, 02:56 PM	#17
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	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. Last edited by HL65; 25 October 2018 at 06:51 PM..

26 October 2018, 05:43 AM	#19
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2018, 06:02 AM	#20
Burdeens Jewelry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 354	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.

26 October 2018, 06:05 AM	#21
Rizone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: northeast Posts: 51	It somehow doesn't look like that in real life to me. The dial has no real depth to it.

26 October 2018, 05:26 PM	#23
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	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! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2018, 09:22 PM	#25
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	So it wont be redundant if there’s already a snowflake in one’s collection?

27 October 2018, 11:59 AM	#27
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Got to see this in the flesh today, and honestly it was dope. Really liked it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2018, 08:56 PM	#28
carrera123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: singapore Posts: 1	Quite keen on getting one and am wondering what would be an acceptable discount one can expect to get off the MSRP. Thanks

28 October 2018, 04:28 AM	#30
jason042779 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 216570, 18038 Posts: 102	Rivals old school Rolex linen dials...

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