Since I started collecting Grand Seikos, I had always wanted a spring drive reference but for some reason, have been buying their watches with other movements. The Snowflake wears too big for me at 41mm, the Shunbun has the dial I love but in its 62GS cas

A bit of backstory—I have been coveting a DJ with blue dial, fluted bezel, and jubilee bracelet for a while. Jay and I spoke about this over coffee in NYC just last month. When I saw this watch in a storefront it stopped me in my tracks. I went inside and

Today was a shopping day — with little precipitation and few photos. The one below is from the Amagertorv — square - - in central Copenhagen. The spire behind the statue marks the Parliament. I looked again at the Grand Seiko SBGY035, in part, to get clar

I mentioned that I saw the email with the sbgy035 and the sbga499 and was asked if I'd like to try them on. An offer I couldn’t refuse! My impression was that the sbgy035 is absolutely stunning. The other was beautiful but not as much to my taste. Interes

Whether you prefer Elegant, Bold or Chronograph, Hi-Beat, Normal or Spring Drive, Hand-Wind or Automatic, Date or No Date, GS has something for you in 2024 #1 Elegant Manual Winding Spring Drive No Date SBGY035 38.5mm x 10mm, 19mm strap, $8500 #2 Elegant