First Grand Seiko incoming.!

[Yobrooks]

I'm a Patek enthusiast looking for a great titanium daily wearer and not into Rolex. GS ticks off all the boxes.. Loving my spring drive "winter" - what a great watch, great detail, finishing, and accuracy! Best watches for the money imo

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[Moondoggy]

Yep, such good value for money. Enjoy.

[ink3027]

Congrats, wonderful choice. The SBGA415 was my first GS as well and I've had it for over 8 months now. It has been the best daily driver of any watch I've ever owned, it's incredible. Hope it brings you years of joy.

[Jackie Daytona]

Beautiful watch! Congratulations.


I think they are pretty unbeatable for the money. Great watches

[Old Expat Beast]

Congratulations on an excellent choice!

[brandrea]

It’s a beauty, congratulations

[Cru Jones]

Many congrats! Great watch.

[1William]

Congratulations.

[RW16610]

Congrats! That dial is very nice!

[nan7yo]

Congratulations! This is one of the best dial + color combo!


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[arnage]

Originally Posted by ink3027

Congrats, wonderful choice. The SBGA415 was my first GS as well and I've had it for over 8 months now. It has been the best daily driver of any watch I've ever owned, it's incredible. Hope it brings you years of joy.

has it shown any (many?) signs of wear, e.g. scratching?
I know it's bezel-less, which helps..

[Rrpdc]

Congrats, nice choice, That looks great on strap. I took mt]y snowflake off ti bracelet and like it much more.

[fistwatches]

You made a great choice. Congratulations

[ink3027]

Originally Posted by arnage

has it shown any (many?) signs of wear, e.g. scratching?
I know it's bezel-less, which helps..

I tend to be pretty hard on watches, and the SBGA415 has truly been a daily -- I've worn it virtually every day for the past 8 months. And I have two young kids and rarely take off the watch. So it's with me wrestling with the kids, going for bike rides, doing work around the house or in the yard, etc. It has been put to the test, to say the least.

With that said, I think it looks really good -- surprisingly good for the life it has lived. I can see light hairline scratches on the polished areas and some light wear on the bracelet and case if the light hits it just right, but overall I'd say it has aged better than past stainless steel watches have done in the same conditions. There are no major dents or dings or scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

This is my first GS and first titanium watch and so far I am very, very impressed. It has held up very well physically and keeps time at a consistent +7 seconds per month, which is phenomenal.

[Yobrooks]

All great comments. So far ( 1 week) I'm loving the feel, appearance, understated yet complex dial, beautiful blue seconds hand. I just wish the clasp had micro adjustable capability.

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[arnage]

Originally Posted by ink3027

I tend to be pretty hard on watches, and the SBGA415 has truly been a daily -- I've worn it virtually every day for the past 8 months. And I have two young kids and rarely take off the watch. So it's with me wrestling with the kids, going for bike rides, doing work around the house or in the yard, etc. It has been put to the test, to say the least.

With that said, I think it looks really good -- surprisingly good for the life it has lived. I can see light hairline scratches on the polished areas and some light wear on the bracelet and case if the light hits it just right, but overall I'd say it has aged better than past stainless steel watches have done in the same conditions. There are no major dents or dings or scratches that can be felt with a fingernail.

This is my first GS and first titanium watch and so far I am very, very impressed. It has held up very well physically and keeps time at a consistent +7 seconds per month, which is phenomenal.

Thank you for the detail in relaying your experience..!
I have an SBGA415 too - but haven't worn it very much, as I just didn't want to mar its finish (I know, why bother getting a watch if you'd prefer not to wear it, over the others you already have..). I have tended towards wearing ceramic pieces, as they always seem to look showroom new.

I guess I'll start using the winter more, now!

OP - great choice..

[Yobrooks]

Just one more picture.. I couldn't resist.

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[ink3027]

Originally Posted by arnage

Thank you for the detail in relaying your experience..!
I have an SBGA415 too - but haven't worn it very much, as I just didn't want to mar its finish (I know, why bother getting a watch if you'd prefer not to wear it, over the others you already have..). I have tended towards wearing ceramic pieces, as they always seem to look showroom new.

I guess I'll start using the winter more, now!

OP - great choice..

You're very welcome.

No time like the present to start wearing the Winter and letting it collect some "character" marks. Cheers