A nice watch but the price……………? That certainly caught my attention!

Jan 31, 2023,21:49 PM
 

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Titanium + Urushi + Maki-e + manual wind minus date equals SBGW295

 
 By: cazalea : January 31st, 2023-21:33
A manually wound recreation of the first Grand Seiko watch featuring traditional Japanese crafts and materials: This exceptionally elegant re-creation of the first Grand Seiko watch from 1960 features an embossed expression of maki-e, a traditional techni...  

I had the same reaction.

 
 By: BigFatPauli : January 31st, 2023-22:06

This is truly a work of art.

 
 By: ArmisT : January 31st, 2023-21:59
I actually expected a higher valuation than that given the components and details, but it’s all relative. Even the straps are exceptional.

The very essence of GS - wonderful

 
 By: VinnieD : January 31st, 2023-22:40
If my bank account allowed, I would go for it. The traditional strap is also interesting but a black cordovan would be better suited to the glossy dial IMO

Incredible

 
 By: xxn : February 1st, 2023-09:39
value given there is genuine hand treatment on these pieces. Choice of case material (for a dress watch) is so unique, nothing out there compares directly and so in a league of its own

SOLD OUT within 2 weeks!

 
 By: cazalea : February 16th, 2023-02:51
My wallet rejoices and my heart whines... DID ANYONE HERE get one?

Not I, and thank goodness I didn't see this thread . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 25th, 2023-18:51
. . . until just now, because my '23 Stones tour funds would've been drained. ;-)