u/hueman_nature

What would you add or get rid of? Been thinking about parting ways with the Rado Diastar as it doesn't get much wrist time, although a nice black leather strap might change that.

I'm enamored with Grand Seiko and Japanese watchmaking in general. My first GS was a discontinued JDM 9F, the SBGT038, which I managed to snag secondhand on eBay from the original owner for an incredible price.

Based on the fit, feel and finish of the SBGT038, I knew I had to add a Spring Drive and a mechanical GS to the collection. I would go on to eventually acquire the SBGW005 and SBGA301, two discontinued JDM models that represent different eras in the brand's evolution, from neo vintage, classic design powered by a chronometer grade hand wound 9S54 movement, to a more contemporary, go anywhere, do anything design powered by the Spring Drive 9R65.

I told myself that I'd stop collecting once I achieved the trifecta of GS movements, but part of me is like nah, to close this chapter you need a Hibeat with GMT complication for good measure lol.

I welcome your thoughts on my collection and your approach to collecting across the different GS movement families. Photos of your collections and prized pieces are especially appreciated 😎

SBGW005. Hand wound. No date like I'm all alone. Perfect dial symmetry.