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·Just before Christmas, I caught sight of a colleague's lovely Grand Seiko SBGW047. While GS is not a well known brand in most parts of the world, they've been trying to make amends and improve their availability outside of Japan & Asia, for example by opening in NYC. The SBGW is a remake of a classic Seiko vintage, the 44GS.
So when I was done admiring / coveting the SBGW047, I started reading a bit more, and came across several other blogs extolling the virtues of the GS, especially their 'Zaratsu' finishing. Finding one however proved difficult, as it's a LE.
On Friday I read another review on Fratello Watch, and sighed a little. Nope, not happening. However that afternoon that colleague messaged me and asked me if I'd like to buy his SBGW047, as he had bought a new PAM, and was thinking of selling his GS to me, knowing that I had been admiring it. I jumped at the opportunity, and got the watch today!
It's hard to describe the watch in person - it's far more shiny/shimmery in person than my pictures show, and my pictures don't do it justice (far better pictures can be found here). The level of finishing is amazing, and the markers change from silvery to dark depending on the angle.
And I really like the unique 'katana' shaped case, which is perfectly sized for me at 37.9mm.
Some will undoubtedly find the watch rather sparse, or even austere and cold. However, it's precisely that cool austerity that appeals to me. It reminds me a little of my JLC RDM in terms of it's predominantly silver tones, but has a quiet uniquness to it. For some reason, if I were to describe this watch, the actress Tilda Swinton comes to mind - independent, unusual, and brainy. And under-rated!
So when I was done admiring / coveting the SBGW047, I started reading a bit more, and came across several other blogs extolling the virtues of the GS, especially their 'Zaratsu' finishing. Finding one however proved difficult, as it's a LE.
On Friday I read another review on Fratello Watch, and sighed a little. Nope, not happening. However that afternoon that colleague messaged me and asked me if I'd like to buy his SBGW047, as he had bought a new PAM, and was thinking of selling his GS to me, knowing that I had been admiring it. I jumped at the opportunity, and got the watch today!
It's hard to describe the watch in person - it's far more shiny/shimmery in person than my pictures show, and my pictures don't do it justice (far better pictures can be found here). The level of finishing is amazing, and the markers change from silvery to dark depending on the angle.
And I really like the unique 'katana' shaped case, which is perfectly sized for me at 37.9mm.
Some will undoubtedly find the watch rather sparse, or even austere and cold. However, it's precisely that cool austerity that appeals to me. It reminds me a little of my JLC RDM in terms of it's predominantly silver tones, but has a quiet uniquness to it. For some reason, if I were to describe this watch, the actress Tilda Swinton comes to mind - independent, unusual, and brainy. And under-rated!
