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mgsooner · 2 December 2023, 01:52 AM

Of the Eastern variety. ;)

From a little watch shop in Bunkyo, the SBGT021. It houses the 9F83 movement. Around 36.5 in diameter with a L2L span of around 42, it is on the smaller side - but the unique bracelet which starts at 19 and only tapers down to 18 gives it some presence.

The dial is gorgeous - a deep, dark black that is actually matte and appears more of a charcoal in some lighting. It reminds me of the dial of my gone but not forgotten 39mm Explorer in that regard, but frankly this dial pops far more than my Explorer's did. The hour markers are of the "striated" variety and the minute markers are actually applied (!) and polished. It is an incredibly legible dial and the way the markers sparkle in the light against the black background is really special.

minute_man · 2 December 2023, 02:44 AM

Congratulations! Very elegant

JTL31 · 2 December 2023, 03:43 AM

Looks very nice Matthew. Enjoy!

Cru Jones · 2 December 2023, 03:50 AM

Well done, congrats!

airchitect · 2 December 2023, 04:17 AM

Pretty slick! Congrats. I love the razor sharp GS hand sets

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BNA/LION · 2 December 2023, 04:22 AM

Congratulations!

mgsooner · 2 December 2023, 07:21 AM

Thanks everyone, from what I can gather I believe this one went into production in the mid aughts? I'm very impressed by the feel on the wrist, it punches far far above its weight - particularly since I believe I only paid roughly half of what the watch retailed for new.

Old Expat Beast · 2 December 2023, 10:12 AM

Very nice, Matthew, congratulations. Yes the SBGT021 and SBGT2015 were introduced in 2004 and I believe replaced in 2010 by the SBGT037 and SBGT035. Your particular watch was produced in December 2006

AF_Rob · 2 December 2023, 12:20 PM

Big congrats, Matthew! I love it.

soho · 2 December 2023, 01:29 PM

Great pick up, congrats!

Michael1968 · 2 December 2023, 07:39 PM

Congrats

thegrandseirolexguy · 2 December 2023, 07:58 PM

Beautiful looking watch.

Wish they’d make a mechanical day date with the new dual impulse movement.

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1William · 2 December 2023, 11:23 PM

Congratulations.

Jackie Daytona · 3 December 2023, 01:53 AM

Nice watch! Congrats!

mgsooner · 7 December 2023, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice, Matthew, congratulations. Yes the SBGT021 and SBGT2015 were introduced in 2004 and I believe replaced in 2010 by the SBGT037 and SBGT035. Your particular watch was produced in December 2006

Hey this is very interesting info to know Adam, thanks for sharing!

Thanks to everybody for the kind words.

brandrea · 7 December 2023, 05:03 AM

Very nice Matthew, congratulations

2 December 2023, 01:52 AM	#1
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,909	Incoming Day-Date Of the Eastern variety. ;) From a little watch shop in Bunkyo, the SBGT021. It houses the 9F83 movement. Around 36.5 in diameter with a L2L span of around 42, it is on the smaller side - but the unique bracelet which starts at 19 and only tapers down to 18 gives it some presence. The dial is gorgeous - a deep, dark black that is actually matte and appears more of a charcoal in some lighting. It reminds me of the dial of my gone but not forgotten 39mm Explorer in that regard, but frankly this dial pops far more than my Explorer's did. The hour markers are of the "striated" variety and the minute markers are actually applied (!) and polished. It is an incredibly legible dial and the way the markers sparkle in the light against the black background is really special. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

2 December 2023, 02:44 AM	#2
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,874	Congratulations! Very elegant __________________ 2FA Enabled

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2 December 2023, 07:21 AM	#7
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,909	Thanks everyone, from what I can gather I believe this one went into production in the mid aughts? I'm very impressed by the feel on the wrist, it punches far far above its weight - particularly since I believe I only paid roughly half of what the watch retailed for new. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

3 December 2023, 01:53 AM	#14
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,897	Nice watch! Congrats! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

2 December 2023, 03:43 AM	#3
JTL31 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,147	Looks very nice Matthew. Enjoy!

2 December 2023, 03:50 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,549	Well done, congrats!

2 December 2023, 04:17 AM	#5
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,785	Pretty slick! Congrats. I love the razor sharp GS hand sets Sent using Tapatalk

2 December 2023, 12:20 PM	#9
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,517	Big congrats, Matthew! I love it.

2 December 2023, 01:29 PM	#10
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,036	Great pick up, congrats!

2 December 2023, 07:39 PM	#11
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Congrats

2 December 2023, 07:58 PM	#12
thegrandseirolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 273	Beautiful looking watch. Wish they’d make a mechanical day date with the new dual impulse movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2023, 11:23 PM	#13
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,008	Congratulations.

7 December 2023, 05:03 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,989	Very nice Matthew, congratulations

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