refer to this dial finishing technique as "diamond dust", It has sparkling flakes all over the place. And yes, very clean and substantial, with the watch case being 43mm in diameter.
The SBGD201 just exudes quality and high craft and has got some serious wrist presence that's hard to convey through photos. Certainly one of the brand's flagship models !
my thin wrist and my rationality have prevent me from getting it. The Eichi II is also a banger. how did you manage to get both in such quick succession?
I have this watch since almost two years now and for me if one looks for the ultimate in craftsmanship and horologically meaningful hand wound - pure - watch there is this and the Voutilainen 28SC. Congrats again and enjoy!
I am glad you have reached this horological dzen two years ahead of me - and am happy to finally catch up I too deem this watch very significant, but can bet that Kari would frown upon it for having a quartz regulator, being a purust who only sticks to tr...
About Kari and the topic of the regulator. I have studied a lot about the Spring Drive, and it is a horological grail for all major manufacturers including Patek, Breguet, etc since the 70s. The fact that Seiko committed to its development from 77 till th...