Here is the Asia Ex-JP "Kasuri" in comparison

Jan 01, 2018,10:40 AM
 

Happy New Year! This is the SBGJ225 LE250. The dial pattern takes inspiration from a weaving technique call Kasuri. On the wrist, the pattern is only visible to the wearer. It's an understated beauty.







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Okay, what would you nickname this one guys.... Grand Seiko SBGJ231

 
 By: KIH : December 29th, 2017-04:33
... this time, it's Japan market's turn. SBGJ231 will be launched in February, but ONLY at the SEIKO Premium Boutiques in Japan. Like many other conglomerate watch brands, if Seiko is leaning towards boutique sales/ revenue too much, I would be VERY disap...  

Definitely a lovely piece!

 
 By: KMII : December 29th, 2017-04:51
That dial is simply superb, and the Hi-Beat 9S86 movement a great heart for it

LOL - if I recall correctly...

 
 By: KMII : December 29th, 2017-07:01
You have a trusted AD for Seiko, right?

Thank you Ken 🙏

 
 By: Alkiro1 : December 29th, 2017-06:53
Best wishes Alkiro

It is a beautiful watch with an incredible caliber.

 
 By: shipkeeper : December 29th, 2017-05:59
I love my SBGJ021 !!! All the best my friends and Happy New Year!!!! Juan ...  

Tkanks!! Ken. [nt]

 
 By: shipkeeper : December 29th, 2017-08:35

You mean this one?

 
 By: Ambos : December 29th, 2017-06:37
A very dark metallic blue with the pattern applied on top. ...  

Very nice, but...

 
 By: Esharp : December 29th, 2017-06:51
The general impression I get is that the Grand Seiko brand is basically 99% about new dials on existing models and 1% reissues of historical models. It's a nice dial (even if I'm not a fan of the dial text, and the cases are far too bulky for me); but, as... 

Of course, I know where your comment is coming from....

 
 By: KIH : December 29th, 2017-07:32
... I have the same feeling about RM, ALS, L(aurent) F(errier), VC, H(ublot), Z(enith), P(anerai) and many others. Oh, as for P, all the models are just so similar. Not that it is bad, but just my personal perception. After all, these derivatives of Seiko... 

I see your point, and it's a fair one.

 
 By: Luis6 : December 29th, 2017-15:45
But there are also people who get excited by a minor change of font or color on the dial. Sometimes a small things makes a big difference (of course not for everyone). So these strategy of issuing boutique editions it's OK for me.

From the picture, I like the blue texture a lot

 
 By: rnaden : December 29th, 2017-10:14
Maybe the indices look a little too fat for my liking, but hard to say unless I see it in the metal. GS has a habit of looking much better in real with the polishing and sharp hands.

Hard to say, but maybe Grand Seiko Shimmering, combined with what it looks like in person, I’d say it gives off a very Sapphire look so

 
 By: Rogi : December 29th, 2017-14:32
the nickname I’d go for is “Shimmering Sapphire” it looks stunning with that dial

Very nice

 
 By: ripper444 : December 29th, 2017-16:53
Am I the only one that worries that GS is taking Omega’s marketing approach with the same watches (speedy dark blue red yellow green side of the moon) watches? These are all nice but it’s really the same watch with a different dial!

This might be the spring edition

 
 By: Harry2 : December 30th, 2017-00:47
As you know we have winter (the white dial), autumn (burgundy dial), summer (green dial) and here possibly spring. I know the other three dial colours I’ve mentioned are inspired by the colour surrounding Mt Iwate.

That's good to know.

 
 By: KIH : December 30th, 2017-02:18
.. at least they have "theme" for the dial variation.... )

Here is the Asia Ex-JP "Kasuri" in comparison

 
 By: wisPete : January 1st, 2018-10:40
Happy New Year! This is the SBGJ225 LE250. The dial pattern takes inspiration from a weaving technique call Kasuri. On the wrist, the pattern is only visible to the wearer. It's an understated beauty. ...