Entry Level: Sure, Grand Seiko’s Entry Level Is Quartz, But That Only Makes Me Love It More
I’m kind of a low-key guy, so the vibe of the SBGX Series immediately appeals to me. These are classic “simple, but not boring” watches. The stainless steel case is as polished as you’d expect from Grand Seiko (which is to say: shinnnyyy), with a few facets that catch the light in just enough ways to keep things interesting. Sure, there’s no lume, but with those polished hands and indices – look at the bevels on those hands! – it’s not like you need it. And while it might not be a true sports watch, the case still has a sporty detail I love: drilled lugs, baby. By the way, with 100 meters of water resistance, I wouldn’t be afraid to throw the SBGX Series on a NATO and dive deep for some serious underwater basket weaving.