Grand Seiko SBGR311 (Pre-owned - Good) — USD 5,440 on eBay

Chunky Grand Seiko SBGR311 'Cookie' embodies the Shizukuishi forge with a brown whirlpool dial, merging technology and style elegantly. A classy yet underrated timepiece.

My last purchase in 2019, a hopefully future classic Seiko; the Grand Seiko brown mosaic dial SBGR311 and my first purchase of 2020, a 1980 vintage Seiko 6309-7049. 40 years apart in production but these two are a treat to wear.

I’m mostly vacillating between the sbgh267 and the sbgh 273. I will eventually pick up an sbgr311, so, I may pass on a second, similarly patterned dial. I’d also consider one of the Mt Iwate dials. I’d appreciate any comments.

As close as one might get to a BIG date on a Grand Seiko. The SBGR311 LE might be considered a marmite wristwatch due to size (42mm) and dial color. I’d suggest the case of the 311 is the big surprise for me and although substantial (thick/tall), it turns this into a true steel sports watch that has

It is a great watch and my first chocolate brown dial Grand Seiko. Once hit by the GS passion, it will go on for a long long time. Best, Baxter