Seiko

Now is the time to buy. The 1967 44GS was the watch that first embodied the design code known as the “Grand Seiko Style”, the set of nine principles which gave Grand Seiko its distinctive look and which still inspires every new creation. Now, 55 years on ...  

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Attractive styling and size. It's nice to see that it has decent water resistance too.

...but is there no way Seiko can get these under 11mm? Even the 'slim' Seikos seem a bit chunky to me...

Thinner than this is not in their DNA. It's not that they couldn't, but they don't. Did you notice how often the copy says "slim", "slimmer", "slimness"? This probably seems paper-thin to the GS team... It just occurred to me that they might measure thick...  

...case back to top crystal. I get that the sport watches are thick, but these are very dressy...

Thanks, Filip

I saw the sbga465 and was impressed. It seemed more white than these pics. Any thoughts on it? ...  

After owning the series 9 case with the new spring drive movement where the power reserve is now on the back of the movement, I would personally have a hard time getting a spring drive GS with the previous gen movement and power reserve indicator on the f... 

I’m less a fan of the five link bracelets though and this three link mostly brushed is a big plus for me. Also, it’s around half the price of the white birch which helps 😂 The dial is also more subtle, yet noticeable, and the all black printing makes it z...  

in the end they are both great choices!

Agreed! Ordered and paid for, now the interminable wait . . .