Grand Seiko SBGM003 (Pre-owned - Good) — USD 4,299 on eBay

The 2010 release of the SBGM221 by Seiko showcased remarkable finishing and design, yet the author observed a tear at 6 o'clock, signaling the need for a new strap.

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In 2021, Grand Seiko introduced a high-beat watch inspired by the slender and beautiful white birch trees of the Hiraniwa Plateau in northern Japan. This timepiece was warmly praised by watch fans worldwide for its intricately textured dial and for the revolutionary Hi-Beat 36000 Automatic Caliber 9

Had this on last night. [Picture included -- FabR (moderator)]

It may not be the most flamboyant, or the most well known but it has been my first Grand Seiko - namely a relatively bog standard quartz SBGX097. Still, it came with the impressive 9F movement and was equipped with a lovely green dial - another first for me. In the last six months it has been an uno

This is an in-depth review of the Grand Seiko SBGM003 GMT automatic with ivory dial. The Grand Seiko GMT SBGM003 By Su JiaXian I first encountered this watch several years ago when a notable personality on this website acquired one; he posted some excellent photos of the watch which caught my attent