The question of budget is of course one of the determining factors. On the less expensive side, sham1's suggestion of the Seiko Presage is an excellent one imo. More expensive would be the Grand Seiko Shunbun, also a gorgeous piece. Nomos is excellent als

Leaning towards Lake Suwa. Wonderful piece imo. Tentagraph is also great. Funny when I opened the post I saw the watch I’m giving my son as part of his graduation present from college. The gmt sbgm221. Looking forward to hearing about your decision! Happy

SBGM003 is the first version released in 2004 with solid case back and 50 hr reserve movement. Mine is the next version the SBGM021 which looks identical from front as the 003 but has a display back, 72 hr reserve movement and better finishing. The 021 wa

The finishing and design are still astounding Time for a new strap; I see a tear beginning at 6 o’clock 😊

From SBGM021 before the rebranding....to SBGM221 which I finally pulled the trigger in 2019.

But since we talk about "realistic" wish list, here are from me : 1. IWC Novecento ref. 3546 in YG circa 1990-2000 2. Heuer Carrera CS3140 in YG , 36 mm. 3. New Cartier Santos dumont limited edition 500 pc in two tone (Steel with YG bezel) 4. reverso trib

... ivory dial. As a matter of fact it had been haunting my soul for a long time since I tried it in a GS Boutique and I finally plunged on it last November. It is a lovely elegant watch. I appreciate so much the high quality of GS watches in finish, move

And a great beginning of hunting season 2020 you had with this duo of GS! I love the creamy dial of the SBGM221 GMT so much. I also got that one on my trip to Barcelona last November. That watch had been haunting my soul for a long time! Enjoy these watch

Hello all - I've been a big fan of Grand Seiko's SBGM221 for a few years now. I'm leaning towards finally picking one up, but have heard rumor that GS is planning to release their 2020 watches in March. I realize folks aren't likely to know, but on the of