Seiko

The yellow gold Grand Seiko “ Sakura-Wakaba ” ref. SBGH376 pays homage to the 62GS , Grand Seiko's first automatic watch launched in 1967 . Designed by Taro Tanaka , the case of the 62GS had a bezel-less design , with the crystal sitting directly on the c...  

I am rather concerned that Grand Seiko have priced themselves out of the market.

Best, Emmanuel

Unfortunately the size is a bit too big and thick. Should be 36 x 10 mm. And the price is ridiculous, even for gold watch. But that is how other brands doing .

Best, Emmanuel

the prices of the precious metal pieces are a bit crazy. Being diplomatic with the words a bit. Lovely piece though as are so many of their offerings.

In fact, to be honest, I don't even look at the prices because I'm not in the market for these watches and I know that the prices are crazy, whatever the brand... Best, Emmanuel

But as I already have a 62GS model in SS with the same high-beat movement, I can't say that the SBGH376 wins me over enough to want to get it as well.

Especially given the price of this yellow gold edition... Best, Emmanuel

It should be no more than 10mm and I would be perfect and I would own many variations. I don't understand how such a huge company can't make a thinner watch/movement... Maybe they need it for the 10bar water resistance, which is not needed. Also the price...