My one and only Seiko/Grand Seiko

Hi all,

New to the Seiko board.

The first non-toy watch I bought myself was a Seiko back in early 90s, but I didn't have a Seiko (or any other Japanese watch other than a G-Shock) in my collection during my adult years. As someone with a Japanese heritage, I wanted to fix that.

I first got an SBGW235 during my trip to Japan and I loved it. I loved it oh so much that I really wanted to get a SEIKO branded one. Enter SBGW005. I just love that quirky branding, "Grand Seiko" being applied instead of painted like 035/235 (they do look great, too!), and again, the fact that it is a Seiko.

Just wanted to say hi to the folks on the Seiko board.

Cheers!

💰48 Marketplace Listings for Grand Seiko›

I particularly like the combination with the strap you put it on. Grey straps are great, and often overlooked. Very smart.

Love these straps

By: Sug : April 30th, 2018-21:29

Thanks! They are Made by Jean Rousseau in collaboration with Theo & Harris. I thought the subtle creamy tone of this watch would work well with the French Grey ish straps, and I am liking the combo very much. ...

Jean Rousseau are great

By: Boris : May 1st, 2018-00:06

Good value for money, too. I've had several made by them over the past 15 years.

Agreed!

By: Sug : May 1st, 2018-00:29

I recently picked up another one from their atelier while visiting Tokyo. Although it was a non-bespoke stock item, the staff put special cuts for quick release on my vintage Patek while I waited. Great service and the price is right.

I can see why you chose it!☺ [nt]

By: Brandon Skinner : April 30th, 2018-20:57

Wish I got into GS a lot sooner. [nt]

By: Sug : May 1st, 2018-11:06

Official welcome!

By: cazalea : April 30th, 2018-22:21

Thanks for posting and welcome to the Seiko/Grand Seiko/Credor etc. forum. Nice choice of watch (I’m biased), and interesting strap too. Mine is on the boring old bracelet... We look forward to hearing more about your interest in watches. Cheers, Cazalea ...

Thanks very much the welcome, Cazalea

By: Sug : April 30th, 2018-22:41

I love the bracelet, too. I'm usually not a bracelet guy, and especially not a big fan of modern ones (I'm one of those actually liking vintage old folded bracelets), but this BoR bracelet is extremely comfortable, super easy to put on and looks really gr...

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