Thoughts on my Grand Seiko “Snowflake” SBGA011

The Grand Seiko (GS) “snowflake” is a watch of modern legends. It is a watch that most watch geek will recommend to you and that until a few years ago was rather rare outside of Japan. However, it can now be found readily at one of Seiko's many authorized dealers in the US.

With the recent separation of the Grand Seiko watches as their own sub-brand, Grand Seiko's should be omnipresent at every watch enthusiasts gathering. Let’s explore my own journey discovering Grand Seiko and in particular my thoughts on my own GS “snowflake” that I acquired six months before they decided to separate into a sub-brand. Also, I will argue why this specific model is still the best Grand Seiko to get...

ReviewsMaxFebruary 3, 2020Grand Seiko, Seiko Comments

Thoughts on my Seiko Prospex Automatic Diver PADI Edition SRPA21P9

Ask most watch lovers about the best entry level mechanical watches in production today and chances are a Seiko’s Prospex (“Professional Specifications”) model will top their list. There are many reasons why this is the case. In this in-depth review of my PADI special edition Prospex, we will explore some of the reasons. It is the first Seiko Prospex I purchased and one that has had a permanent place in my collection since 2017.

ReviewsMaxOctober 21, 2019Seiko, Diving Comments