[Grand Seiko] SBGY003

Great looking watch. Love the size. Wish GS did more Spring Drives in that size.

Excited to have this new-to-me SBGY003 - I didn’t think I’d ever have a chance to get one but it came up at DavidSW (which I had been looking at a lot for SBGN003) and I quickly bought it... even though I’ve never seen a Grand Seiko in person! I think it was worth the risk - though it was a little nerve wracking. The finishing and dial are just as good as the reviews all said and I really enjoy the Spring Drive smoothness. It definitely wears smaller than my OP39 - which I’m still getting used to - probably since it’s on a strap.

Speaking of that, I also ordered an anthracite strap from Nomos as stock straps are usually small and my work is very casual (I was actually able to use the stock alligator, albeit on the last hole). Will probably get a custom one, though, so I can use the GS deployant. Just not sure what style to get (maybe a grey ostrich leg? blue Pueblo? Grey alcantara? Was thinking black epsom but after seeing watch in person I don’t think that’s a good fit.)