Quick Opinion! Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211 is one of the best watches you can buy.

Watch information:

The SBGA211 is powered by Spring Drive, Grand Seiko’s unique caliber, which combines the motive force of a mainspring found with the high precision of a quartz watch.

The case and bracelet are made with high-intensity titanium, providing a scratch and corrosion resistant finish, making it 30% lighter than stainless steel and a pleasure to wear.

The blue steel second hand moves smoothly in glide motion, and glows over the contrasting pure white face to create an even more dramatic movement.

It has a 72-hour (3-day) power reserve, and a power reserve indicator on the bottom left of the dial.

Exterior
Case Material : High-intensity titanium
Glass Material : Dual-curved sapphire
Glass Coating : Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size : Diameter 41mm × Thickness 12.5mm
The perimeter of Band : 193mm
Clasp type : Three-fold clasp with push button release

Movement
Caliber no. : 9R65 Instructions
Movement Type : Spring Drive
Power reserve : Approx. 72 hours(3 days)
Accuracy : ±1 second per day / ±15 seconds per month (average)
Functions
Water resistance : 10 bar
Magnetic resistance : Equipped
Weight : 100.0 g

Other details / Features :
・30 jewels
・Against an allergic reaction to metal
・Case back with lion emblem
・Date display
・Power reserve display
・Screw case back
・Screw-down crown
・See-through case back
・Stop seconds hand function

[littleluxuries_]

I gifted this watch to my husband on our wedding day and we both (!) love it! The dial is stunning.

[Splash]

I'd take this over ANY Rolex. Not even close.

[jamesdaly]

This video makes the appeal of the watch so clear. That dial and smooth second hand are flawless.

[billy.g]

The dial possesses a subtle iridescence that is akin to Mother of pearl.

[tradelifeee]

Extremely underrated brand (because it is not Swiss)

[JuanSegarra-tdyr]

But it doesn’t have a glide or T-fit bracelet. I’ll wait

[BosworthMcG]

Tried one of these on yesterday and was underwhelmed. Case is thick, lugs look kinda chunky. Dial is gorgeous is gorgeous though. But yeah, I’ll stick with my AT for now.

[jameshsu]

No arguments here. Beautiful watch, but the hottest watch ever made is Lol.

[gerardanthony]

GS are stunning but why must we see power reserves clutter on the dial?!

[MyWatchTherapy]

I am with Gerald. The power meter just messes with the whole layout. It would be better if it could be on the back or smaller and down in a corner.

[dansun]

I was going to buy snowflake but Snowflake isn’t for everyone. It is so light that it literally feels plastic and unfortunately I can’t overcome the way it feels on my hand.

[chiefsmakahoe]

I kove this watch id prolly buy aecond hand ainxe they go down in actually i take that back i woukdnt buy it to make money id buy it because i likes it

[johnbuckmaster]

It has the ‘bling factor’…. Which is exactly why it doesn’t float-my-boat… Like it? Sure! Spring Drive is awesome, but anyone who wants to argue it’s not a quartz Is fooling themselves. The polishing/Finishing is amazing… The luster will wear off and it will eventually have to be re-polished… Even if done well it will no longer be amazing. It’s priced like a lifetime heirloom… To be handed down… I’d rather hand down my Omega aqua terra, and my Rolex explorer (1). Something grand Seiko does not do well IMO Is bracelets. At comparable prices the other luxury brands do it better. I’ve owned two Grand Seiko’s by the way.

[hsheuw]

WRONG, WRONG and plain WRONG.

SBGA413/415 just offer you so much more.

Another alternative is to buy SBGY011, its OEM bracelet and a GS buckle with adjustment holes.

[spikethedog]

One of my favorites that I own. But I don’t ever wear clothing that suits it. 🥲