New Grand Seiko European Exclusive SBGY027G

[Mr gadget]

Hi All,

Just your thoughts on another limited edition release from GS

Today Grand Seiko launched Grand Seiko Light & Shadow ‘Karesansui’ European Exclusive, Limited Edition Spring Drive, the SBGY027G.
This limited-edition timepiece is one of only 100 pieces exclusively available in Europe. The watch will be available from January 2023, and the price is £7,750.


https://www.seikoboutique.co.uk/prod...sive-sbgy027g/

[DJ2020]

Appears to be a reissue of a discontinued model from a few years ago. But with a updated movement. GS maybe testing the waters with this limited edition. Perfect size and thickness for a nice dress piece.

[mbalmz]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

Appears to be a reissue of a discontinued model from a few years ago. But with a updated movement. GS maybe testing the waters with this limited edition. Perfect size and thickness for a nice dress piece.

little bit different I think—the striping on the dial appears to be curved in this one.

[taura]

Originally Posted by DJ2020

Appears to be a reissue of a discontinued model from a few years ago. But with a updated movement. GS maybe testing the waters with this limited edition. Perfect size and thickness for a nice dress piece.

Same case and movement, different dial (compared to SBGY003).

[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by taura

Same case and movement, different dial (compared to SBGY003).

Years ago they had that swirl dial in a automatic. Seen it on one of the watchfinder videos. Beautiful watch in any case.

[bibbi]

I’ve been waiting for an SBGY003 near-sibling for 3 years now. And finally here it comes.

The dial, thanks to its purity, is fantastic. It is swirled as mbalmz pointed. It is also greyish and the seconds’ hand is grey, which is quite (not completely) unique for GS. Thanks to that it will be a strap monster.

Price in EUR - 9.200.

[Cru Jones]

100% gorgeous. Spring Drive 9R31.

Love it.







https://www.lesrhabilleurs.com/2022/...eenne-sbgy027/

[Gebbeth]

It truly sucks that we're not getting this in the States. This is like the perfect dress watch for me.

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

It truly sucks that we're not getting this in the States. This is like the perfect dress watch for me.

Fully share your view on the perfect watch.

On the other hand you may have an idea of what we feel here in Europe each time there is a special LE for the US.

[alllexandru]

Originally Posted by bibbi

Fully share your view on the perfect watch.

On the other hand you may have an idea of what we feel here in Europe each time there is a special LE for the US.

+1

Nice watch! I hope to see one in my country before somebody grabs it

[Stranger]

Beautiful piece!

[Mr gadget]

Originally Posted by alllexandru

+1

Nice watch! I hope to see one in my country before somebody grabs it

Sold out in the UK. The only had 3 pieces.

[bibbi]

Originally Posted by Mr gadget

Sold out in the UK. The only had 3 pieces.

Do you mean 3 pcs in one of the ADs, right?

[Gebbeth]

Originally Posted by bibbi

Fully share your view on the perfect watch.

On the other hand you may have an idea of what we feel here in Europe each time there is a special LE for the US.

I guess what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Why it's perfect for me is because of several things:

1. Size. At 39mm (rounded up), it's not dainty like the 36mm dress models, and at 10mm thick (rounded down), it's the right slimness without being gimmicky thin. Too often GS's are too thick, but they got this one right.

2. Dial. I know there are some that are sticklers for what a dress watch should or should not be. Often they talk of simplicity, sometimes going as far as 2 hands only, and a simple dial. Think Saxonia Thin or Calatrava 6119. These are beautiful watches, but for me, too plain.

This GS has the swirl pattern which gives it visual impact. But it's not festooned with subdials. It isn't an annual or perpetual calendar. It's not a moonphase. Within the simplicity of the dial, there is also visual interest. Plus the color makes a more muted approach to the pop of the texture. It think it strikes the perfect balance.

3. Technology. I think a dress watch should mean technologically backward. Yes, you can make improvements to watch movements within a dress watch, but more likely, you will find a tried and true movement. Perhaps there is better finishing of the reliable movement, more anglage and perlage, chamfering, etc.

But the Spring Drive is really a "new" type of technology (please, don't want to get spammed by the "new" designation...but hopefully you know what I mean). Highly accurate. Innovative. And that sweep seconds hand would be mesmerizing with this dress watch.

Anyway, this is why I see this as a perfect dress watch.

[bibbi]

Article by Fratello with live photos.

https://www.fratellowatches.com/intr...7g-karesansui/

[ROLEXELOR]

Cool watch!! I've seen it in person!

Very cool!

The shop where I usually buy, got two. Still in stock) just in case someone is interested...

[bibbi]

That’s a stunning dial. Cannot take my eyes off it.






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[bibbi]

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[1William]

Beautiful watch.

[mideastwatchguy]

Wow that dial is so unique. I wish we were getting this piece in the US.

[alcaliguri]

Absolutely stunning, I love the dial in particular.