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AC_Rider said:
I'd love to hear your impressions of the SBGX261 when you get it, Overwound. That's the direction I'm leaning, so any insights from an owner would be much appreciated!
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Sorry for the delay! It arrived on time but been busy with family visiting and haven't really taken quality photos but have a couple to share.

So far it's all I've worn since opening the box. The dial looks jet black from some angles and more charcoal from certain angles in strong direct light. Indices and hands are spectacular! The quality of polish and the shaping of them are all I could have hoped for and more. They practically glow even in dim indoor light to the extent that it makes me smile. The brushed section on the hands are really well done and their polished edges remind me of a diamond polished blade.

Case shape is fairly similar to what I'm used to coming from back to back Oyster Perpetuals. The difference is in the details. The chamfered sides of the case add elegance without looking like a dress watch. The caseback medallion seems to hold the watch in place even with the bracelet a touch looser than I'm used to. The fit achieved is really good as adjusted with 6 full links at 12 O'clock and 4 full links at 6 O'clock. I was slightly concerned about having no micro-adjustments but so far so good. The watch itself is very comfortable.

I'm completely happy with choosing the black dial this time around. Coming from multiple sunburst dials it's nice to have a solid color right now. For a future GS purchase I'll likely choose a light dial like champagne, white or maybe a textured pattern of some kind. Not thinking of other watches now though. :)

Here are two quick shots until I can do better. A close up and one further away.

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That bezel looks quite shiny. Is that from normal wear, or did you have it polished?

westcoastco said:
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The SBGN005 dial also has an inky dark blue, almost black reflective look in some light condition. And of course sunburst. Very interesting dial.

I don't currently own any champagne dials. Wondering which one to get - that's another truly stunning dial by GS.
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Overwound said:
Sorry for the delay!
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No worries at all! Thank you for circling back and sharing your impressions and photos. And the watch looks beautiful in them. This really helps.

Overwound said:
Case shape is fairly similar to what I'm used to coming from back to back Oyster Perpetuals.
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That's really great to hear. Of all the watches that I've ever owned and worn, some of my very favorite cases are the Rolex Oyster Cases on 4 and 5-digit Datejusts, perhaps followed by the 6-digit Oyster Perpetual. Except I'm not the biggest fan of the squared-off look of the thick 6-digit lugs. Other than that, I love the way the 36mm DJ and OP oyster case looks and wears.

Overwound said:
I'm completely happy with choosing the black dial this time around. Coming from multiple sunburst dials it's nice to have a solid color right now. For a future GS purchase I'll likely choose a light dial like champagne,
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Yeah, I started off convinced on getting the champagne sunburst SBGX263. I've checked out similar dials on other GSs in person and they are stunning. Then I shifted to the SBGX261 because I really love that particular look (clean black dial, silver indices-with a date function). Now as I'm shifting things around in my collection a bit, either one would fit. It just depends on which other watch I'd replace and what role I'd want the GS to fill. Oh, and legibility. That's becoming a priority of mine.

Thanks again for sharing your impressions. It's much appreciated!
 
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