Grand Seiko 36.5mm: Instant Lust, First Impressions

Dr No · 2023-05-27T19:16:16Z

Dr No shares his instant lust for a new Grand Seiko, highlighting its 36.5mm size and clean dial. Explore collector insights on straps and historical references.

Dr No shares his immediate infatuation with a new Grand Seiko, highlighting the instant 'lust' that often drives watch acquisitions. This post captures the excitement of waiting for a highly anticipated timepiece and delves into the specific features that make this particular Grand Seiko a personal grail for the author.

. . . a bad thing.

Well, maybe not that bad.

But it was a case of instant lust.

The only hitch is that I have to wait a week for it to be delivered.

😛

Key Points from the Discussion

The newly acquired Grand Seiko is a smaller 36.5mm size, which is not commonly found in Grand Seiko's current production, contrasting with the author's larger 40mm SBGH279.
The watch's clean dial, featuring only the brand name and logo, is a highly appreciated design element that contributes to its aesthetic appeal.
The author inquires about the availability of shorter straps and bracelets for the Grand Seiko, noting that the supplied strap is a touch long.
The bracelet for this Grand Seiko, while nice, can be difficult to switch out and lacks micro-adjustments, with the strap often being considered more historically accurate.
The new Grand Seiko is compared to the SBGW001 and SBGW231, suggesting it is an update or shares significant similarities with these classic references, particularly in dial script.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

May 27, 2023

Beautiful!

I remember you had said you'd be interested in getting a King Seiko in a similar color. This is, obviously, even better........ Cheers, Filip

Dr No

May 27, 2023

Thanks, Filip! Seriously, I was about to get the KS . . .

. . . but when I saw this GS in the metal, all caution flew out the window. Art

AuHavrePro

May 27, 2023

That's precisely why....

I don't go to see expensive things too often ........

Dr No

May 27, 2023

I usually have no problem with self-control . . .

. . . but not this time ;-) . . .

Dr No

May 27, 2023

Yup, SBGW293 . . .

. . . in da house!

Dr No

May 27, 2023

In my house next Thursday, . . .

. . . in Seiko's 'til then . . .

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