Incoming: Grand Seiko SBGW231 (thanks AU_911tt)!

[wisemenofgotham]

Hello!

My personal style has moved away from my Seadweller and sport watches towards dressier watches. One look at the Grand Seiko SBGW231 and I was sold! I feel like it has classic porportions, coupled with a 72 hour power reserve manual wind movement. AU_911tt was very easy to work with! I can’t wait to receive it, God willing tomorrow morning. I’ve already ordered a few alligator straps

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[mgsooner]

Absolutely beautiful, congrats! This watch has rocketed to the top of my list. That dial is really something to behold.

[sensui]

Beauty.

[Gharddog03]

Congrats!

[Psmith]

Fantastic, congrats

[twitch54]

simple, clean , superb .........

[joli160]

Beautiful, huge congrats

[Txkill]

Nice pick up! Congrats

[JayHantz]

Gorgeous GS! Congratulations!

[jcarm981]

Love that GS - great pickup

[scarlet knight]

Looks great! Available at US boutiques and/or ADs?

[Art 1]

That’s really nice. Looks like a JLC.

[Mbbgysam]

Congrats again! Please post photos when you get the extra straps :)

[wisemenofgotham]

Appreciate the comments! I picked up the following:

Black crocodile, black matte ostrich, brown alligator, gray alligator

[1William]

Congratulations. Great watch.

[Cru Jones]

Very nice, congratulations.

[brandrea]

Congratulations in advance, very nice

[wisemenofgotham]

I was able to take delivery this morning! I love it! The strap is matte and fits perfectly on my flat 6.5" wrist. The dial is a slight Ecru color which gives it a vintage charm, although the watch is modern. The holographic Grand Seiko logo on the display caseback was a nice touch. I'm hoping to receive my additional straps over the weekend.

(Please excuse any smudges/dust)

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by wisemenofgotham

Wow what a stunner. Falling in love with this. Congrats!

[CoveWatch]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[RamyAshour]

Very beautiful piece! Congrats

[bondtoys]

great pics and absolutely gorgeous watch!!!
Congrats!

[wisemenofgotham]

Update: I wasn't happy with the quality of the straps, I'm going to return all of them and order some bespoke ones. Gray alligator and midnight blue alligator for now, open to suggestions. Thanks again!

[Mbbgysam]

Originally Posted by wisemenofgotham

Update: I wasn't happy with the quality of the straps, I'm going to return all of them and order some bespoke ones. Gray alligator and midnight blue alligator for now, open to suggestions. Thanks again!

Were they Grand Seiko straps?

[wisemenofgotham]

No I couldn’t find any in stock. For those who are curious, the factory strap is matte, 19/16, 115/75.

I was worried that 37.3mm would wear too small for my taste on my flat 6.5” wrist, but with the 44mm lug to lug, it has vintage charm with a modern build. The dial is 30mm, the same as most sport 40mm Rolex watches. I think I just got too used to wearing watches that were “too big” for my wrist size.

Here is a cell phone picture at distance:



Compared to a vintage Omega and Speedy:



I felt the vintage Omega was too small and the Speedy’s dial was a touch too large (34mm), even though it fit lug to lug.

[mgsooner]

Looks perfect to me. My wrist is closer to 7 but even so I feel my 39mm Explorer is about as large as I want to go. That's helpful info about the dial size.

I'd say if there's one overriding concern I have about this piece it's the thickness. With that domed "box" crystal bringing it to 11.6mm is that too thick for a "dress" watch?

[wisemenofgotham]

“Technically”, yes but I like the presence it gives the watch.

[1mlee0916]

It’s a pull out crown, right?


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[wisemenofgotham]

Yes, one position

[mgsooner]

Originally Posted by wisemenofgotham

“Technically”, yes but I like the presence it gives the watch.

Right and one of the big reasons I’m drawn to this is it has the presence to work with more casual dress as well. Does it work ok under a tailored shirt cuff?