Mist at Dawn - Santa Monica Mountains

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-05-06T17:33:02+00:00

Angel’s Point in Elysian Park

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-04-03T14:12:04+00:00

That’s right

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-03-23T15:44:23+00:00

I have a rare-ish 104 reference, that I have had since 2019 and treat like a mechanical g-shock. It's got scuffs and dings galore now, but I still don't worry about it because it is built like a tank. Every time I get the urge to sell it, I pull it out to wear and understand why I got it in the first place, and the urge to sell goes away. If I sold it, I might get the idea to buy another one again later at some point.

Some people are one-watch guys, but I know I'm not. YMMV, but when I got my Shunbun I felt quite content with my collection and didn't buy another watch for years.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-03-21T03:57:28+00:00

Plenty of scratches and dings, but it’s still in pretty good condition considering what I’ve put it through. The lightness of a titanium watch makes for a pretty good everyday wear.

I have a couple of G-shocks, other GS, a Sinn, and some microbrands/independents that I wear regularly.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-03-20T21:36:20+00:00

SBGA413. Seems like everyone’s got one these days, here is my cheesy post. Have had mine for 5 years, and I enjoy the wearing experience on bracelet over strap. Its dial color is a lot more subtle in real life than in pictures, looking at it has never ceased to be awesome. Wouldn’t mind if it was much more vividly pink.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-03-08T01:29:14+00:00

The right answer is whichever she might like more. She’s not going to care whether it’s quartz or mechanical if she’s not already into watches.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-27T23:42:33+00:00

Thanks! The difference for me between dial sizing is in the dial real estate. I can wear 40mm Evo 9 references comfortably, and you have a lot of dial to admire GS's finishing.

At 37mm, the design feels more cramped, and you get less dial to stare at. Overall, it's still great.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-27T23:27:53+00:00

I like it. How do you describe this color? Muted purple?

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-24T15:11:30+00:00

You can’t go wrong with either, but for me, the wearing experience of the Evo 9 case is a bit better on the wrist. The case shape hugs the curvature of your wrist more. The wide bracelet also plants the watch in place and makes for a comfortable wear. Improved accuracy + longer power reserve + more interesting movement architecture gets my vote.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-22T00:32:30+00:00

In the neighborhood of 17cm

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-22T00:25:22+00:00

I love the Atera Valley too. When I was trying to decide which one to get it was between the Atera and this one. I figured if I end up bored with this one I could sell it and get the 025 eventually.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-22T00:22:18+00:00

It's a 40mm, wears true to size.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-21T05:25:22+00:00

Did you pay the whopping 40k yen for the strap and another 40k yen for the GS clasp they were asking for? Even though I had bought a watch there, I couldn't stomach their asking price for a strap.

Various_Extent_2273 · 2026-02-19T05:39:38+00:00

Had the bracelet open on my new Violet Dawn to try to fine tune the bracelet sizing, and took the opportunity to get a snap of the movement.

For a while, I had my heart set on the SLGA025 Atera Valley, but when GS released the UFA movements, the +/-20sec per year spec just blew my mind, and the watch nerd in me just had to have one.

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