Introductions and Strap Suggestions for Grand Seiko SBGH311
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Hope everyone is doing well!
A friend recommended this platform and I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Chris, I have always been fascinated by watches and have had something on the wrist if I can recall correctly since 2009. It wasn’t until 2021 when I really started diving into the world. Now present day I purchased this GS SBGH311 and wanted to get some opinions on strap options. I am not a fan of the bracelets from GS and with this model being 13.3mm thick I’m not sure the best alternative strap for it. A fellow 311 owner suggested the Delugs Woodland Forest strap but I wanted to get some other options. I have searched online but I haven’t found anyone wearing this without the stock bracelet.
Chris
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Welcome!
Check out Delugs, they have some great pictures with different Grand Seiko models:
https://delugs.com/blogs/strap-guide/strap-guide-grand-seiko-sbga211-snowflake
Also their Strap Finder tool is very nice.
Welcome!
Blue shade would look good.
Welcome!
Thank you!
Check out Delugs, they have some great pictures with different Grand Seiko models:
https://delugs.com/blogs/strap-guide/strap-guide-grand-seiko-sbga211-snowflake
Also their Strap Finder tool is very nice.
Thank you, I’ll check out the strap finder later to see if they have a close enough GS model to compare
Also take a look at the strap guide from Delugs for the SBGA413 which isn't THAT far removed from the SBGH311 (at least in certain real world lights . . . not media photos).
https://delugs.com/blogs/strap-guide/strap-guide-grand-seiko-sbga413-shunbun
Welcome to Watchcrunch, Chris 👍
Welcome to Watch Crunch👍
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and suggestions 😃
This strap.
From one Chris, to another, welcome!
JPM make some great leather straps:
Bark and Jack’s new Seventy30 NATO strap also looks great for a more sporty look:
Welcome to WC!
I have a couple of GS’s, one is on Shark leather strap and the other in Wagyu leather strap. You can check my feed.
My 55th anniversary edition of the 44GS “sea of clouds” SBGP017 on a GS leather strap. Love it more on the strap than the bracelet. Got the strap from a GS boutique in Ginza.
Welcome, this is a beautiful watch
#welcome aboard Chris! You’ll love it here 👊🏻
Welcome! Another Grand Seiko fan is fine by me. I’m also a lover of nice leather straps. Might I suggest a blue strap like a blue Saffiano leather? It would look great against the blue second hand. If you want to dress it up even more I think a natural, whiskey, or cognac shell cordovan strap would look nice.
Thank you again everyone, I’ll take a look at all the options after I get off work. Really like what I have been shown 😃
That stays on a bracelet or an aftermarket bracelet 🤙🏽
Welcome Chris 👍
Howdy new WCer. I would recommend reaching out to Aaron from Aaron Bespoke. I just commissioned a strap that was made for a fellow wcer @Jeffonthelake , and am also commissioning a strap for my Boshū. Here is his website, https://www.aaronbespoke.com, he makes truly beautiful straps.
Here is the Jeff strap I am bogarting:
My 55th anniversary edition of the 44GS “sea of clouds” SBGP017 on a GS leather strap. Love it more on the strap than the bracelet. Got the strap from a GS boutique in Ginza.
Wow that is a looker
Welcome my friend 👌I have same watch with black dial,I personally think because of the case shape it suits the bracelet better,probably why you don't see many on a strap,would look amazing on a jubilee finding one would be another story though,beautiful watch my friend was looking at one today.
There are plenty here. Very reputable.
https://teddybaldassarre.com/
Welcome my friend 👌I have same watch with black dial,I personally think because of the case shape it suits the bracelet better,probably why you don't see many on a strap,would look amazing on a jubilee finding one would be another story though,beautiful watch my friend was looking at one today.
A jubilee would be very nice, the case size and thickness is holding it back :(
A jubilee would be very nice, the case size and thickness is holding it back :(
I agree my friend,shines in other areas and the polish on the sides give the illusion of a slimer watch,I appreciate the indifference,hope you find something that suits your taste I'm sure there isn't much that wouldn't go with that beauty 👌
White Dial, White Straps😎
White Dial, White Straps😎
Stunner!
Welcome! There are boat loads of straps available these days (leather, fabric, etc etc) so really depends on what look you’re going for.
Horween straps would probably work well assuming you like thinner leather straps on a thicker watch.
If you’re keen on custom leather straps, Etsy has many makers to choose from. I recently ordered a few 19mm straps from this maker and will be trying it out on my Shunbun:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TunsLeather?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1454607398&from_page=listing
I've been putting all my pieces on Forstner Bracelets lately.