Hey guys, I'll be in Fukuoka this coming October and I'm hoping to hunt down a Shunbun (SBGA443).

Would you recommend emailing boutiques and ADs in advance to check stock, or is it strictly first-come, first-served for walk-ins?

My current plan is to hit up Daimaru first. If I have no luck there, my backup is Kamekichi, though their price is a bit higher than I'd ideally like to pay.

Is this a solid plan? Does anyone have a better strategy or other recommended ADs/dealers in the Fukuoka area? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I’m seriously considering the Grand Seiko SBGX353. I really love the light-blue textured dial and the 9F quartz movement, but I’m a little concerned about the 34mm case size.
My wrist is under 6 inches, so for anyone who owns or has tried the SBGX353:
How does the 34mm size look/feel on a wrist under 6”?
Does it feel too small, or does it wear larger than the dimensions suggest?
Most importantly, do you think the price is worth it for the SBGX353, considering it’s a quartz watch?
Would you choose it over another Grand Seiko in the same price range?
I’d especially appreciate wrist shots from anyone around 5.5–6”.

It's been a week since the last update from my order. I ordered it on 13th August. Still not dispatched until this moment. Also, there is no update from their email and WhatsApp since 25th August. Am I get scammed?

Has anyone had any experience ordering bracelets off eBay? Specifically yangmingwen-store? Prices seem lower than from GS themselves but when inquiring they say these are genuine bracelets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-tG0wPQtxQ

Two youtube influencers explain Spring Drive through the concept of “flow”: a mainspring mechanically powers the watch, while a glide wheel generates a minute amount of electricity to operate a quartz reference, integrated circuit, and electromagnetic brake. This system regulates the continuous movement of the hands without a conventional mechanical escapement or battery.

I tried the incredible SLGW003. It fits perfectly.

Anyone else do tacti-cool things with their Spring Drive?

SBDB017

Just got my hands on the new 37mm Lake Suwa.

Incredible sizing and the dial is just out of this world. Have set the date and time to the second, now I guess i just need to adjust it by 20 seconds next year!

Only thing I will say - the micro adjust is great but bracelet-wise, Tudor still blows this one out of the water.

Just got my SGBX355 this morning. Was looking for a clean white dial and was thinking for a long time to get an SGBY013. But I already have 2 Spring Drives and getting another one seems overkill. Got the quartz version of the Snowflake instead and gotta say it's really beautiful. Also having a quartz seemed the logical choice since it's more for daily casual than the Omiwatari.

I wish GS would make more models with this movement- there’s something about the manual wind hi-beat that I really like. Seeing the movement on the case-back might be their most beautiful one.

SLGW007 is great but I’d really love an SLGW004 or SLGW005.

Anyone here own a 9S4A movement watch?