Seiko

Apologies for the poor pictures, but with my phone and the indoor lights I couldn't do any better. Although it shows purple reflections, the real thing is a beautiful dark blue, not purple. HAGWE! ...  

Size looks right and nothing like holding a GS to assess for fit and finish.

Perfect size and proportions for me I would say. Finish is gorgeous. The only weakness I found is the clasp, same for other models that I also tried on.

Did you go for it?

But I have too many targets, and am still trying to make up my mind.

two issues... I do not love the PR... I do not love the polished inner 'links' on the bracelet. I owned a Snowflake and discovered this the hard way... That is, reselling... I prefer the more pure GS's. NO PR. Either a pure satin finish bracelet, no polis... 

Love my SBGA003. Think a PR is the most useful complication after a date (both of which I love the execution of) and I far prefer the so called 5 piece to the 3 piece bracelet because I think it better matches the fit and finish that GS applies to the res... 

Enjoy your SBGA003!

But I do love the PR indication. And for the intended use, the PR is a must here 😉

There are also other watches that I want, so I need to consider the "bigger picture" 😅

The diversity of watches on the market these days are certainly good for us collectors.

I'm definitely not an impulse buyer, every watch in my collection serves a purpose. At this moment I'm a bit lost. My habits have changed with the pandemic and my watches are not aligned with this new reality. I don't want to make decisions and regret lat...