SBGX271 Grand Seiko Quartz- Just Arrived!

[Tbonewalk]

This just arrived today, I got it on ebay from Japan. I am very pleased with it. It is the Quartz model, 37mm.

I was quite undecided between the dials, I know the Champagne is hot out here and sure is cool. I was thinking black too but in the end this one got me. I found the Japanese Domestic part of it very interesting, knowing it is a Japanese Domestic model. I was nervous about what it would be like in person, but knew I couldn't go wrong, after all, it is a Grand Seiko. I liked the little bit of pizazz this one offers with the slight coloring on the edges (is that the chapter ring?) and the blue seconds hand.

I thought I'd like the 37mm, since I'm an older guy and love my Datejust and not really into the big watches that are popular today. And while I appreciate automatics, the appeal here was the lower price that comes with the quartz and the thinner profile of 10mm.

At first glance, I had some uncertainty about the size. It looked a little small, and I have a big wrist. I think it wears somewhat smaller than my Datejust, I think there may be a little less dial with a little more bezel and case.

I have to get it sized by the guy I use to really get it on the wrist and in action and get to know it a little better. I brought it to the diner tonight to show my friend, the lighting there is good, and while he isn't really into watches that much or know them all that well, he was gassed and so was I to see it in better light. I took this picture.

They certainly make a heckuva watch!!!

I want to mention that there was an issue with fedex and the watch worksheet. I looked online and saw mention of this being a hassle for many buyers. It eventually got straightened out but was a big hassle with alot of phone calls and holding on to speak with someone. The delivery was delayed by a few days... but it got here eventually and I wanted to tell you guys all about it...