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jctrolex · 12 May 2021, 03:15 PM

Pulled the trigger on a SBGN005. I was going to wait for the release of SBGN021 but after seeing the image and price I gave it a pass. I do prefer the case design, thickness and the dial better on the SBGN005 and the price increase on the new models is definitely the final nail on the coffin for me. I will report back after I’ve worn it for a while. Here’s a obligatory wrist shot.

Cru Jones · 12 May 2021, 08:36 PM

You made the right move. Nice watch!

GuyRitchie · 12 May 2021, 08:39 PM

Congratulations

1William · 12 May 2021, 08:50 PM

Congratulations.

mgsooner · 12 May 2021, 11:37 PM

Congrats! Love that deep blue dial.

JakeK · 13 May 2021, 01:01 PM

Looks great! Congrats.

Jackie Daytona · 13 May 2021, 02:13 PM

Great watch. Congrats!

Ichiran · 14 May 2021, 01:08 AM

Looks good on your wrist! Congratulations!

jctrolex · 14 May 2021, 05:37 AM

Thanks folks!
Its the second day I am wearing it, such a well executed watch. I have pulled out my loupe to look at the dial, hands and indexes truly impressive and blows a lot of more expensive watches out of the water in that regard. Since this is a Rolex forum I won't name names to avoid being flamed. One thing that does bother me though; with all the attention to details and innovations why is it Grand Seiko cannot put a bit of extra effort in their bracelets. I am talking about the fact that it has no micro adjustments like the Easy Link on my Rolex GMT Master or the sliding adjustment on my Submariner. It can't be that hard. I have long criticized the clasps on the old oyster bracelets. Although they worked fine like everyone said but I thought Rolex could do better then a cheap feeling tin can metal clasp on such a nice watch and they did.

Urosfan · 15 May 2021, 02:31 AM

Congrats

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MickCollins1916 · 15 May 2021, 07:58 AM

Congrats! Owned it in 2019, sold it, then a few months ago, re-purchased the same model. Really enjoy wearing this watch.

I’m with you on the clasp - it’s pretty meh. One upside of the watch being as relatively small and light as it happens to be is a sized it generously…normally, I prefer snug above the wrist bone. With this one, the light weight helps make up for the lack of adjustability in the bracelet to some extent.

It also works well on leather/rubber/nato too. Wear yours in the best of health!

drm20 · 26 May 2021, 09:13 AM

Nice, congrats!

Greglaw · 26 May 2021, 11:52 AM

Looks awesome, grand seiko and seiko are killing it!

mhunt1014 · 26 May 2021, 11:53 AM

Looks awesome!

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Locust · 26 May 2021, 01:30 PM

Nice! Congrats!!

BNA/LION · 26 May 2021, 02:39 PM

Congratz!

Axi128 · 27 May 2021, 08:46 AM

Big congrats to you on your watch wear in good health.

12 May 2021, 11:37 PM	#5
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,907	Congrats! Love that deep blue dial. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver dial\| \|Tudor Heritage Chrono 70330B\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

13 May 2021, 02:13 PM	#7
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,824	Great watch. Congrats! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

26 May 2021, 02:39 PM	#16
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Congratz! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

12 May 2021, 08:36 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,501	You made the right move. Nice watch!

12 May 2021, 08:39 PM	#3
GuyRitchie Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA, NY Watch: Omega seamaster Posts: 28	Congratulations

12 May 2021, 08:50 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

13 May 2021, 01:01 PM	#6
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Looks great! Congrats.

14 May 2021, 01:08 AM	#8
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	Looks good on your wrist! Congratulations!

14 May 2021, 05:37 AM	#9
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,162	Thanks folks! Its the second day I am wearing it, such a well executed watch. I have pulled out my loupe to look at the dial, hands and indexes truly impressive and blows a lot of more expensive watches out of the water in that regard. Since this is a Rolex forum I won't name names to avoid being flamed. One thing that does bother me though; with all the attention to details and innovations why is it Grand Seiko cannot put a bit of extra effort in their bracelets. I am talking about the fact that it has no micro adjustments like the Easy Link on my Rolex GMT Master or the sliding adjustment on my Submariner. It can't be that hard. I have long criticized the clasps on the old oyster bracelets. Although they worked fine like everyone said but I thought Rolex could do better then a cheap feeling tin can metal clasp on such a nice watch and they did.

15 May 2021, 02:31 AM	#10
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 May 2021, 07:58 AM	#11
MickCollins1916 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,233	Congrats! Owned it in 2019, sold it, then a few months ago, re-purchased the same model. Really enjoy wearing this watch. I’m with you on the clasp - it’s pretty meh. One upside of the watch being as relatively small and light as it happens to be is a sized it generously…normally, I prefer snug above the wrist bone. With this one, the light weight helps make up for the lack of adjustability in the bracelet to some extent. It also works well on leather/rubber/nato too. Wear yours in the best of health!

26 May 2021, 09:13 AM	#12
drm20 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,060	Nice, congrats!

26 May 2021, 11:52 AM	#13
Greglaw Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 667	Looks awesome, grand seiko and seiko are killing it!

26 May 2021, 11:53 AM	#14
mhunt1014 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 117	Looks awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2021, 01:30 PM	#15
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	Nice! Congrats!!

27 May 2021, 08:46 AM	#17
Axi128 Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 62	Big congrats to you on your watch wear in good health.

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