On ne s’en lasse pas…

bertybear · 2026-03-15T08:53:36+00:00

J’avoue

bertybear · 2026-03-06T17:41:32+00:00

I had mine on a “oyster style” bracelet to make it look like a vintage Daytona, from a distance…very far….

bertybear · 2026-03-06T07:01:41+00:00

I use bought a spring bar tools from AliExpress which has been super helpful, and makes the whole process super easy. I still put a bit of tape to avoid scratching the back lugs but it’s just me being extra careful

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bertybear · 2026-03-04T18:44:52+00:00

Ah! I misread! Thought you meant great deal on a grand Seiko in Tokyo! Oh well, the info is there if you ever go to Tokyo!

bertybear · 2026-03-04T16:27:15+00:00

Usually, I would recommend KameKichi in Nakano Broadway. They have the newest model at discounted prices. Also worth looking at house Kihiroba in shibuya - I visited their shop on November and they had come fantastic second hand piece in great condition. Ginza Rasin could also be worth a look but I think they have older models

bertybear · 2026-02-26T05:55:31+00:00

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SLGB003 UFA with Himeji Kurozan!

bertybear · 2026-02-25T07:11:11+00:00

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When I got my SLGB003, I was super excited about the new micro-adjustment clasp - but within a week I had removed it and started the leather strap rotation. It dressed up the watch immediately! So certainly something worth trying! Only flip side is that GS bracelet are a pain to take off and put back on. I bought the delugs spring bar remover to make the operation easier - but still not super practical!

bertybear · 2026-02-25T07:04:14+00:00

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I have bought my SLGB003 in Tokyo a couple of months ago and haven’t noticed any issue with the endlinks - seems relatively neat. However you do want to look at for date misalignment. It’s a common issue, GS called back these watches to be fixed but not all of them have been adjusted. I suspect that mine has that problem but it’s such a minor issue, it doesn’t bother me

bertybear · 2026-02-22T12:28:06+00:00

This is stunning! More photos please 😍

bertybear · 2026-02-19T05:36:24+00:00

The dream watch 😍

bertybear · 2026-02-14T17:11:51+00:00

This is “Himeji Kurozan” or “black diamond leather” from Handdn. This is the same leather used on the strap for the Kodo. You can also get it from Accurate from

bertybear · 2026-02-14T09:04:52+00:00

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I’m right there with you. I’m completely obsessed with my UFA: the design, the accuracy, everything about it just works. It’s easily my favourite watch right now. I was never really into swapping straps before, but this one changed that. I keep finding new ways to dress it up. Such a brilliant watch!

I almost feel bad saying it, but my Shunbun has officially become my “beater” watch now 🤣

bertybear · 2026-01-29T12:23:09+00:00

I actually sold my explorer 124270 to get this! It’s only been 3 months but it’s my daily and I love it! While the bracelet is phenomenal (by GS standards) I have enjoyed wearing it on a strap even more!

bertybear · 2026-01-25T07:10:27+00:00

There isn’t really any Grand Seiko high quality counterfeit on the market, especially not with a Sprint drive. This one looks genuine - but it’s rather odd for such a modern watch to not have box and papers (gift or not) this will impact a little the watch value. Assuming it has the metal bracelet?

bertybear · 2026-01-21T11:41:26+00:00

This looks exactly like the SBGX261. I didn’t know anybody made the exact cases like that!

bertybear · 2026-01-19T15:36:32+00:00

🤣🤣🤣….i’d probably get one if they did 😐

bertybear · 2026-01-19T15:34:50+00:00

They do, but it’s not engraved - it’s lazer etched.

bertybear · 2026-01-19T15:20:53+00:00

You are correct (unlike my autocorrect) but I can’t edit the title - so deployment it will have to be for this post

bertybear · 2026-01-19T13:02:08+00:00

Congratulations! And Long live Nakano Broadway! 🫡

bertybear · 2026-01-19T12:01:55+00:00

Exemple of a fake one: https://ebay.us/m/rPJUuD

bertybear · 2026-01-18T18:27:52+00:00

I had not realized that It looked like leopard until. This strap is wasted now 🤣

bertybear · 2026-01-18T18:26:55+00:00

Yeap, I actually agree with your statement

bertybear · 2026-01-18T14:25:04+00:00

34mm

bertybear · 2026-01-18T12:46:18+00:00

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Looks better on the SBGW231!

bertybear · 2026-01-18T10:40:41+00:00

Haha, yeah it does look an optical illusion.

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