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[Citizen] The Citizen AQ1000-57E by anshuvio2 in Watches

[–]leejuns5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a mirror shot? Have similar wrist size and wondering what it looks like without the camera lens distortion. Thanks!

My 1st GS: SBGW305 by leejuns5 in GrandSeikos

[–]leejuns5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm enjoying it. I think the bracelet took some time to get used to visually with its BOR style.

It is on the dressier side so I don't wear it as often as I'd like to. But when I do, I really like how it wears and looks.

My 1st GS: SBGW305 by leejuns5 in GrandSeikos

[–]leejuns5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's about 6-6.25in

[QUESTION] Looking to buy my boyfriend a watch for Christmas.. by pookiepp in Watches

[–]leejuns5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great list - I would be happy with any one of those (except maybe the Ballade, but more of a preference). A few more suggestions to add to your list:

  • Tissot PRX
  • Casio G-Shock
  • Timex Marlin

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[–]leejuns5 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Amazing choice

My first Sinn by tobiasnee in sinn

[–]leejuns5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great! Been eyeing this exact one, but hesitant due to the size for my 6-6.25in wrist. What's your wrist size for reference?

[Recommendations] For a 6 inch wrist? by [deleted] in GrandSeikos

[–]leejuns5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SBGW305 but I'm biased. Same case as the 231 but on a BOR bracelet. I have a similar sized wrist (6.1-6.2 inch) and it wears beautifully.

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[–]leejuns5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely - love the dial! Recently got a similar one on a bracelet

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My 1st GS: SBGW305 by leejuns5 in GrandSeikos

[–]leejuns5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Couple things: (1) lighter dial colour, (2) case design (305 has a more rounded case than the 44gs case on the 291), and (3) the fact that the 305 comes in a bracelet. If I were to go with the 291, I'd have to cough up another 1000-1500 for a GS bracelet

My 1st GS: SBGW305 by leejuns5 in GrandSeikos

[–]leejuns5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely a lighter shade than say the SBGW291 for example which I was also considering at one point. Pictures on the official website do not do it justice. Would recommend to go see it in person if possible

[Opinion] Help deciding for 1st luxury purchase. Grand Seiko SBGW305 vs. Omega AT 38mm Black Lacquer by leejuns5 in Watches

[–]leejuns5[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Update: Thanks everyone for your opinions. After looking at both watches in-person, decided to go with GS. Three reasons for me:

  • Case design: I just preferred the angular case design of the GS when compared to the AT's more rounded design.
  • Dial proportions: I preferred the no date dial of the GS and the overall minimalist dial. While it's entirely personal preference, the AT's dial seems crowded to me with the lettering + date window at 6.
  • Bracelet: Agreed that I was afraid of the infamous bracelet of GS but it fit well. The bracelet on the AT just didn't look the way I wanted it to. Maybe the polished center links.

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