New SBGW models
Looks like there are some new non-limited SBGW models. Dark green and light blue. Tough competition for the 231, what do you think? Photos from Seiko site ...
Both beautiful,
but the green would be my choice, it is totally gorgeous!! Love this massive comeback of green in watchmaking! Cheers, Filip
I agree, I looked at the 231 about a month ago but was waiting to see if anything new came out this year
I donāt have any green watches yet, this is mighty tempting!
Nothing in particular
I made that comment based on the company's tendency to introduce multiple colors...š Photo: Fratello ...
No doubt there will be more dial variations in the future
The deep red looks very nice
Would love to try them on
From other pics I have seen, the green is so dark is looks black most of the time --> legibility with silver hands? Light blue is much more tasteful than the Tiffany shade. Can work for both men and women too
I just sent the AD a message asking when theyāll have these in
I also saw the hodinkee article and it looked too black, but it seems to change nicely depending on the light. I have no choice but to visit the AD again š
Agreed!
I might be adding one of these once I see them in person. I quite enjoyed viewing the 231 but perhaps dark green will be the winner for me.
The 231 is a classicā¦
But these are worthy contenders, I will have to see them in person to decide.
Beware of their thickness at 11.7mm
which is the reason why the SBGW231 stayed with me for only 3 months. When you try one in a shop, you will convince yourself that you will get used to it but the fact is anything that is 37.3mm in diameter should not be more than 10mm in thickness or else...
I do wish they were a tad thinnerā¦
But my first watch from about 10 years ago is the SCVS013 which is also 37mm and about 11-12mm thick, still in regular rotation for me. I would have got my first Grand Seiko earlier if they made thinner cases, part of the thickness of the 231 is due to th...
I would be interested to get some feedback from the new King Seiko owners
It is even thicker at 37 mm x 12.1 mm.
Interesting point
And thanks for the advice, especially as I like your taste in watches which means that issue on the GS could put me off too. I hope I can see this or a similar reference number with a dealer soon.
I think awareness of thickness is related to bone structure in our wrist
There are some watches I have that fit perfectly on my wrist, and the GS manual wind watches in general tend to fall into that category. This case size/shape works for me. Others a bit wider, or flatter, tend to knock against my wrist bones and slide arou...
Very very beautiful!
Classical case size and I really like the light blue dial version.