I really enjoyed your detailed review. I stumbled upon it in midst of a Google-search for Grand Seiko tang buckle ; one of my best side-tracks, ever. Your photos are splendid. The SBGW001 should be the benchmark for clarity of design. Lacking your patience in dealing with the fully-wound conundrum ,
They certainly stick to their guns, don't they? What a treat to see that kind of history. Thanks much for posting those pics. You've got something very special, there. I'll make sure to track down the broader collection post you mentioned. Ta' Rich
It certainly has that warm, old-timey feel. Got access to any pics of the GS57? All I could dredge up so far was a little thumbnail. Is that it? Best, Rich
What doesn't show is a curious and charming hologram image embedded in the sapphire caseback window, featuring the GS logo. I'm convinced that it can't be photographed, (certainly not by me.) Maybe if the moon is in just the right phase, the perfect unfiltered light source, and a half a hit of windo