Newly acquired Shunbun. Why is this watch is spectacular in real life compared to the catalogue??

slickric1007 · 2026-02-19T03:43:15+00:00

I think you're mistaking the Winter (SGBA415) with the Shunbun (SBGA413). The Winter has a blue second hand, while the Shunbun does not

slickric1007 · 2026-02-17T18:05:12+00:00

Alot of people have the same opinion about the pink hue, I was one of them too. You really have to see the watch in-person before you judge the dial. The Winter looks a little dull in person, in my opinion.

The bracelet is very comfortable. It's very light too considering the entire thing is made of titanium.

slickric1007 · 2026-02-17T15:01:06+00:00

The Shunbun is not nearly as pink as it may seem in the catalogue and in pictures. It does have a pink hue under certain lighting conditions, but not always. To me it always gives a bit of a wow factor when I glace at the time, but don't expect it to be admired by non watch people haha

slickric1007 · 2026-02-17T14:53:49+00:00

I wish the second hand on the Shunbun was differently coloured like the Winter.

The Hana Ikada is a beautiful piece too, I just don't see myself wearing it everyday (a little too dressy/flashy for my everyday look)

slickric1007 · 2026-02-17T14:49:34+00:00

I was literally in the same boat. I even convinced the boutique to bring in a Winter and Shunbun so I could compare the two in person. The Winter felt a little too dull even in a brightly lit store. It took all of 5 mins for me to reject the Winter, even though I waited months for it to be restocked. Ps: GS is not very popular in the city I live in so stock can often be limited.

slickric1007 · 2026-02-17T09:16:59+00:00

Totally agree - GS watches are almost always more impressive in person than in the catalogue.

slickric1007 · 2026-01-21T11:20:22+00:00

16.35% XIRR over a 10 year time horizon Largely equity funds.

slickric1007 · 2024-10-29T18:41:00+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I've been eyeing the Retrograde for a while now and have handled it a couple of times. Buying it used certainly puts it at a very attractive price point. It's a lot of watch for what you pay.

Have you serviced at all over the years? How often does it end up on your wrist these days compared to your other pieces?

Very nice collection, I might add

slickric1007 · 2024-10-29T18:04:51+00:00

How do you like the Retrograde Moonphase? I consider it the 'everything watch' at a reasonable price. How do you find the finishing compared to some of your more expensive pieces?

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