Grand Seiko SBGN005

Possibly the best GADA watch available, especially for those who travel. Absolutely flawless in almost every way, and that's part of why I'm not keeping it! I just want to wear a more flawed watch that also has more soul.

[@MrBacchus18]

That’s crazy accurate 👍

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Yeah, 0.1 seconds a year is about as accurate as anyone could ever ask for.

[@jeffreyb.1657]

Have an sbgn003. Perfect watch. My one and only...no regrets. ). +/- 0.0 seconds in 3 years!!!!! (only a battery change changes things, based on time.gov time (us atomic time). This thing is ONLY affected by leap seconds.

[@rainman3628]

Thanks, this is a good review and very honest. Keep them coming!!

[@frankdux6930]

Great honest review. 👌

[@toytoyi]

This review is so nice!

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Thank you!

[@gullie9004]

What a watch and what an intro! 😂

[@MillerVanDotTV]

Redcoats be gone!

[@RafaelHupfeld]

Nice Review. 👍 Is there a reason why it is aging faster than a Tudor Black Bay or an Ex2? Thank you!

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

What do you mean by aging?

[@RafaelHupfeld]

I meant scratching/patinaing

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

Could be heat treat, not all 316L is created equal, and omega is similarly famous for this. They prioritize Ht softer because it’s easier to polish and make look good, but it results in a less durable finish.

[@MillerVanDotTV]

@@RafaelHupfeld it’s softer to allow for the Zaratsu / Sallaz/ black tin distortion-free polishing. My 44GS case is a scratch magnet. However, you don’t really notice day to day when you are not staring at it. Rolex steel is significantly harder, but you don’t get this level of polish and detail on a mass produced rolex.

[@frankdux6930]

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