Grand Seiko SBGR

9S5-style case debuted in 1998 with the SBGR001, identified by 7 elements. 8th element is no concavity. Some GS watches fit criteria, while others do not. 9F movements introduce new cases.

Can we have too many beautiful watches? So far (10 years along this path) I say no. Many of you have seen my SOTC (state of the collection) post in the past 2 years, and I read encouragement. And I was able to encourage some of you to justify your collections to your families by comparison ("See, I'

This is a very straightforward task. Just identify the watches in these two photos. To make it feasible, I am providing the list from which you select. In return, give me a numbered list with the watch description behind each number from 1 to 81. [Hint - best done on a desktop with keyboard; think C

Been a while since I wore this one and was looking for it. Then I realized today that it had been resized like my AP15450. It does look better on my wife's wrist though ;-)

My SBGR025 and the dial. The light titanium case is a huge plus. Beautiful and understated.

Wanted to share a new acquisition and begins my foray into the world of Grand Seiko. I have been tempted many times before this, and have tried on various models, both where I live and in Japan, but never really took the plunge. Late last year, a fellow collector buddy of mine offered this to me at