Be careful that the winding only needs about 24-30 turns. Don't over wind it. A very special watch that even goes well with casual attire. Congratulations
But your pictures made me realize that the SBGW is much more beautiful than the Rolex. The box crystal and the polished indices coupled with cream dial is just delicious.
When i first got into watches, the first swiss watch catalogue i got is B&R, which had this watch, among other superb first gen B&R. Did not have the money to buy, back then. But i still keep the catalogue just to see their design which is very similar to IWC back in their glory days. For now, the d
Previous generation of Octo Roma (on strap) Here is the Octo Roma Worldtimer. Same size but thinner bezel and larger dial size due to the worltimer display.
The date is quite balanced IMO, they deliberately make it white and the size is match with opposite indice at 9. My concern with Santos is the non screw down crown and the legibility. 6-2 for santos.