As per title, I made an unexpected purchase with this great watch on my first trip to Japan. While paying a visit to the Grand Seiko flagship store was certainly on my list, I wasn’t expecting to leave with a new watch on my wrist. However, with both this trip marking a significant moment in my wife’s and my life (basically me recently getting a new lease on life for the second time in a few years) and the SBGA407’s mesmerizing beauty, I felt like it had to be. Reading up on the ambition and innovative technology that went into this movement made it an easy decision in the end. What a watch. I hope you guys enjoy the photo, much love goes out to the community for introducing me to the brand in the first place!

Unfortunately, it’s really hard to capture the light blue hue of the dial with a camera…