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They are stunning but I would say no - not crazy - GS seem to be releasing new watches regularly and so there will be others along. Not sure how limited the release was but this one was 1500 and I was able to buy it 18 months later at a sizeable discount to RRP. Hope you find what you’re after and the wait will make it all the sweeter.

Have to say I admire your restraint!

If there is one thing I have learnt about GS, it is that there are so many models out there, from yesterday through to today. We're completely spoilt for choice, and unless there is a specific model you have to have, I would say: take your time to explore all of the various models before landing on the one which you deem most appropriate for you.

All this to say that I spent the better part of 2022-today learning about GS models modern and vintage. Recently pulled the trigger on a 9F quartz model SBGX053, as well as a venerable 6145-8000 vintage model. Could not be happier and now setting my sights on a Spring Drive for 2025.

I agree I admire my restraint too it was such a struggle

Yes I’ll be looking around a lot and window shop them for awhile

I was very late to own my first Grand Seiko watch but after buying my first high beat automatic did purchase 2 more very soon after the original but am taking my time before adding a spring drive,mostly because I prefer steel to titanium. The brand launches so many iterations, I feel that I can be patient. I might miss out on a few but eventually I will notice one to purchase.

You're not crazy. It may be a limited edition but there are still plenty out there. I was lucky enough to try one on but didn't buy it at the time, though it was my favorite of that particular outing.

Impluse buy is rarely a good thing, especially at these prices. But the discount on this one ( especially without tax ) is decent and if you really like it you should go for it. But not because of hype or fomo

Your SBGY009 is gorgeous, I know it's 10 ATM WR unlike the other manual wind SpringDrive models that are only 3 ATM WR, does your watch have a screw down crown or simple push pull crown?

Thank you - pushing the boat out (for me) but no regrets at all.

It’s a push pull. I think I would have hesitated if it was screw down as that’s a frustrating combination on a manual wind and - no personal experience - I have heard concerns about undue wear on the crowns with that as a combination.

The WR was also something that I would have held off had it not been 10 bar. Not that I am swimming with it but that extra protection esp. for the movement feels better to me.

GS collecting is quite an addiction, I'm already on 4 LOL

Thanks for confirming, and yes a screw down crown on a manual wind piece would be annoying indeed, just making sure.

Opportunity has gone for now but I’ll keep window shopping for the right ones ne for me

I feel your pain or is it joy? Haha!👍

Don't worry, GS drops so many new watches that you will forget this piece ever existed, haha

Yes I’ll keep my eye on what they have in the coming months

I’d say that for all watches lol