Hands-On: The Semi-Sweet Grand Seiko SBGW293 (w/ Video)
Mmm? chocolate. Yes, that?s how I?m starting this hands-on with the delicious Grand Seiko SBGW293. Deal with it. This is a watch I was eagerly awaiting when, earlier this year, Grand Seiko announced the SBGW289 LE, which featured a new, 36.5mm case based on their superb 44GS design. I didn?t know the 293 would be coming, but I assumed, correctly, that Grand Seiko wouldn?t introduce a new case design for a one-off LE. What I didn?t expect, however, is that they would follow it with two core models, including one with a silky smooth chocolate dial.
Not into chocolate" How about tobacco, espresso, or crunchy fallen leaves under your boot on a fall hike" No matter how you slice it, the 293 features a rich, earthy, and smooth dark brown dial with a subtle, sunray texture. As I discussed in my owner?s review of the SBGA375, which features a blue dial with the same finish, this isn?t your run-of-the-mill sunray texturing. Though Grand Seiko might be known for its more exotic textures, their mastery of basics is not to be overlooked. This ?sunray? is impossibly smooth, creating a surface with a dynamic color range and surprising depth. Sticking with the chocolate theme, you?ll find everything from family-friendly milk chocolate to savory dark in the range of tones on display.
Why am I raving over a brown dial" Well, they aren?t very common, which is a shame, and the 293 being a core model immediately makes it a unique offering on the market. Blues, blacks, grays...
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