Grand Seiko SBGA413

I chose SBGA413: Spring Drive 9R65; a kind of "brush stroke" dial reminiscent of the snowflake but feels more intense; and a very historical 62gs case. This model is US-exclusive, but I live in Canada. During the pandemic, I had to travel to the US to pick it up, answer lots of questions to the border guards on both sides, and quarantine in Canada for 14 days upon coming back. But all of those are absolutely worth it to acquire this beautiful thing.

Here’s my Grand Seiko SBGA413 Shunbun watch with a pink tone dial inspired by cherry blossoms in the Spring of Japan. I picked this piece up just over a month ago and every single time I put this on my wrist I am awe struck. Even my spouse who is completely not interested in watches agrees this the most beautiful watch ever. From the hypnotizing smooth sweep of the Spring Drive to the mirror polishing on all the hands and indices, this watch is truly an experience to own.

Behold the Grand Seiko SBGA413 from the Four Seasons collection. This particular piece represents the Spring Cherry Blossoms and I’m here to tell you, it’s the most beautiful dial I’ve ever seen on a watch. I stopped by my AD today planning to pick up a SBGW231 (mechanical 3 hand time only watch) but when she pulled this piece out of the drawer it was game over. I was instantly mesmerized by this dial and could not take my eyes off of it.

From left to the right: the Seiko SKX013, the Tudor Black Bay 58 in black, the Grand Seiko SBGA413, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 38 and the Nomos Tangente 38. I started in the watch collecting path after acquiring the Nomos. I do not see this watch in the long term in my collection although I really like it. The movement is well decorated and the dial, while simple, is beautiful, but the case feels delicate and not to the same quality as the rest of the watch.

They are both absolutely incredible, but I just don't see them getting that much wrist time compared to the Cartier and Breitling, and I'm trying to keep it to a two watch collection. It was really exciting to get up close and personal with the GS and Omega, though, because they were both on my wishlist at some point in the past few years. The Omega in the Spectre movie was actually the one that got me into the hobby, and the SBGA413 is definitely my favorite Grand Seiko.

But when the sun hits it, it really comes to life. As you can see from the close-up picture the dial is beautifully textured. I was originally a little skeptical about the gold hands and indices, but after wearing the watch for about a year now, I can’t imagine it any other way. It makes it more versatile in my opinion, and this thing looks killer on a cognac colored strap.

Basically I want to get my first luxury watch and I've really fallen in love with the Grand Seiko SBGA413 Spring season edition. Love it. But I don't have a dressy lifestyle. I'm a blue collar tradesman and I'm usually dressed in a t shirt, jeans, sneakers, maybe a hoodie or bomber jacket, so quite casual.

~2021 Grand Seiko SBGA413 (“Cherry Blossom”)- stopped in to see a different Rolex AD, my sales rep had moved to the previously mentioned Meatpacking location, so I was scoping this place out again and trying to make a new friend. The sales rep I met suggested I go next door and check out the Grand Seiko boutique. I had been meaning to do this forever to see the Snowflake dial in person, so I finally decided to go that day. Sales rep was great, tried on a bunch of watches.

Everything works fine on it but there are quite a bit of scratches on the bezel. It is unpolished and doesn't come with box or papers. I need to track other time zones for work occasionally so the GMT hand may be useful to me. Grand Seiko SBGA413 "Shunbun" new from dealer - MSRP is $6600 and I am unsure how negotiable that is tbh.

Finally got the call from my AD to come by to pick up my Grand Seiko SBGA413. This model is the “Spring” edition from their Seasons Collection. Pictures really don’t do this watch justice. I have had my eye on Grand Seiko for a little while now and have fallen in love with the the quality and craftsmanship you’re getting for the price.