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[LIMITED EDITIONS]( [Grand Seiko]( [Beginner's Guide: Why My First Nice Watch Was A Grand Seiko]( ["This is a story about what you want and what you can actually have that I think has a happy ending.](
[A few months ago I realized that I had been in the watch world for almost two years. I'd started a nice little collection. I had a vintage Omega DeVille, a G-Shock, a Luch, and a Ruhla, which I got at a flea market in Hamburg for â¬40.](
[I was ready for a real watch. I think the DeVille bordered on real watch, but what I guess I mean by 'real' is financially painful.](
[Financial pain comes at a relatively low threshold for me â I mean, at least compared to most watch lovers. I told myself that if I achieved a certain thing I could allow myself to spend $5,000 on a watch, and I achieved it, but then, I somehow mentally bargained that number up to $10,000."]( [BY SARAH MILLER]( [READ MORE]( HEAR FROM THE HODINKEE COMMUNITY [Hodinkee Community]( [JOIN THE HODINKEE COMMUNITY]( SHOP GRAND SEIKO [Image of Grand Seiko Elegance Manual Wind Genbi Valley USA Exclusive Limited Edition SBGW273]( [Grand Seiko Elegance Manual Wind Genbi Valley USA Exclusive Limited Edition SBGW273]( Grand Seiko once again tips its hat to the growing market presence here in the US by producing a very limited and seriously charming nature-inspired mid-sized darling. With the manual wind Elegance series as its starting point, this SBGW273 evokes the scenic greenery of the Genbi Valley, home to the Iwai River. Awash with lush tones of green and freshness (seriously, Google both the river and valley, you wonât be disappointed), this picturesque spot has been accurately portrayed within the color and texture of this tranquil dress watch. [Image of Grand Seiko Manual SBGW293]( [Grand Seiko Manual SBGW293]( At 36.5mm wide and 11.6mm thick, the new SBGW291 is the smallest 44GS-based timepiece, helped in no small part by the manually wound Caliber 9S64 movement. Its thin bezel frames a gorgeous, brown sunray dial â paired with faceted, applied indices, a simple outer minute track, and the classic Grand Seiko dauphine handset, itâs an exercise in restraint whose subtlety will surely be appreciated by a discerning lover of industrial design. [Image of Grand Seiko SBGW285G]( [Grand Seiko SBGW285G]( The rich green colorway of the SBGW285 is an understated take on what has become one of horology's most popular colorways. This specific shade invokes the deep green found at summer's end, just as autumn is arriving. Considered a micro-season, this late summer moment speaks to the seasonal themes of Japanese culture that form Grand Seiko's aesthetic framework. As such, this dial is understated, classy, and very versatile. It's worth mentioning that this dial will pair with all types of straps, should your mood or outfit call for a change from the lovely dark green genuine alligator strap the SBGW285 ships with. [EXPLORE ALL GRAND SEIKO]( ARE YOU READY FOR VALENTINE'S DAY? [Shop The Valentine's Day Collection]( [Image of The Essential Cocktail Book]( [The Essential Cocktail Book]( [Image of HODINKEE x Montblanc M Rollerball Pen]( [HODINKEE x Montblanc M Rollerball Pen]( [Image of Baby-G BG169HRB-7 'Haribo']( [Baby-G BG169HRB-7 'Haribo']( [Image of Portobello Three Watch Box In Red]( [Portobello Three Watch Box In Red]( [Image of Viva Mezcal]( [Viva Mezcal]( [Image of Textured Honey Brown Calfskin Watch Strap]( [Textured Honey Brown Calfskin Watch Strap]( [Discover incredible content, shop new, vintage and pre-owned watches, and engage with an entire community by downloading the Hodinkee app.]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Email](mailto:shopnews@hodinkee.com) Disclaimer: All items are subject to availability. Prices subject to change without notification. Applicable sales tax and shipping costs not included. Products and offers may be withdrawn at any time. In the event of errors, typos, or omissions, this offer is void. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update your subscription preferences]( | [Unsubscribe from Hodinkee emails]( | [View in browser]( Hodinkee · P.O. Box 1129 New York, NY 10013 Copyright © 2023 Hodinkee, All rights reserved.