After very little deliberation, I jumped on what I considered to be a 'good deal' on a Grand Seiko SBGA415 'Winter'..the original owner was disappointed with it and let it go for a sizable discount from retail(and no sales tax!!)..some of the stickers were still in place, as he hadn't even worn it..
Basically, it's a 40.5mm Spring Drive housed in titanium(as well as the bracelet/clasp)..the 9R65 movement has a 72 hr. power reserve and s/b accurate in the realm of +-15 seconds per month..
The big selling point of this baby is its' nicely textured grey colored dial..supposedly inspired by Japan's snow filled winter skies, I will say that it's overall appearance is a little more 'subdued' in comparison to it's 'Spring' stablemate(from the pics that I've seen of both together)..here's a couple of quick pics that I've taken of it..
It also makes for an interesting comparison to my GS SBGA387..aside from the difference in dial color, the SBGA387 has a bezel and the case & bracelet are constructed from SS..also, the case construction is slightly different..here's a pic of them side by side..
Now, if only the 'birch' GS can be found at a good price point!!..
'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
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'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
Ebels are a lot like women that lack a lowcut dress that zips up the side..neither gets the love that they deserve..
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Re: 'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
That grey dial is fantastic! Congrats on a great acquisition.
Drew
Re: 'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
A fantastic pair Chuck. Both lovely watches, however there is just something about the case on the new arrival that tips it for me. Congratulations.
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Re: 'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
A fabulous addition to your collection and different enough from the GS SBGA387 to justify it’s place. Enjoy and good luck with search for the Birch.
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Thanx guys!!..here's a better pic..
Ebels are a lot like women that lack a lowcut dress that zips up the side..neither gets the love that they deserve..
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Congratulations, Chuck! Beautiful pickup.
Best regards,
John
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The watch gods have definitely raised their ale filled gourds in appreciation of your fine pickup! Very nice.
Alex
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Re: 'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
Bull's eye, Chuck!
Right watch, great piece, great price, can't ask for better.
Just gorgeous. Well played, sir!
Right watch, great piece, great price, can't ask for better.
Just gorgeous. Well played, sir!
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Re: 'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
Outstanding Chuck!
Another GS of yours to drool over. I think it would be rude not to add the remaining seasons now though
Another GS of yours to drool over. I think it would be rude not to add the remaining seasons now though
Ryan
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by Bident » Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:37 pm
Congratulations, Chuck! Beautiful pickup.
Thanx John!!..
Post by ajax87 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:51 pm
The watch gods have definitely raised their ale filled gourds in appreciation of your fine pickup! Very nice.
Heh-Heh..you bet!!..
by Noush » Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:22 am
Bull's eye, Chuck!
Right watch, great piece, great price, can't ask for better.
Just gorgeous. Well played, sir!
Thanx Chris..
by StrappedUp » Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:27 am
Outstanding Chuck!
Another GS of yours to drool over. I think it would be rude not to add the remaining seasons now though
Well, that w/b swell, but I think I'm going to hold out for a good deal on a 'white birch' version(hopefully!!)..
Congratulations, Chuck! Beautiful pickup.
Thanx John!!..
Post by ajax87 » Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:51 pm
The watch gods have definitely raised their ale filled gourds in appreciation of your fine pickup! Very nice.
Heh-Heh..you bet!!..
by Noush » Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:22 am
Bull's eye, Chuck!
Right watch, great piece, great price, can't ask for better.
Just gorgeous. Well played, sir!
Thanx Chris..
by StrappedUp » Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:27 am
Outstanding Chuck!
Another GS of yours to drool over. I think it would be rude not to add the remaining seasons now though
Well, that w/b swell, but I think I'm going to hold out for a good deal on a 'white birch' version(hopefully!!)..
Ebels are a lot like women that lack a lowcut dress that zips up the side..neither gets the love that they deserve..
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I've not seen a grey dial Grand Seiko before and it certainly has a great specification, Chuck.
Top notch. Enjoy.
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Top notch. Enjoy.
Guy
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Re: 'Winters' Early Arrival, And No Complaints!!..
Thanx Guy!!..I've attached a link to an article about the release of these beauts..Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:33 pm I've not seen a grey dial Grand Seiko before and it certainly has a great specification, Chuck.
Top notch. Enjoy.
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https://www.ablogtowatch.com/grand-seik ... -hands-on/
Since then Seiko has introduced a new set of '4 Seasons'..this time(see what I did there?), they're GMTs!!..imo, this 'Summer' edition looks the most interesting..
https://wornandwound.com/grand-seiko-in ... g-seasons/
Ebels are a lot like women that lack a lowcut dress that zips up the side..neither gets the love that they deserve..
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