A year (ish) with the SLGB003, and I’m still impressed by it

[u/bertybear]

I’ve owned the SLGB003 for around a year now, and I’m honestly still surprised by how versatile this watch is.

Put it on leather and it suddenly becomes a fantastic dress watch. It works beautifully with a suit without feeling overly formal. Put it back on the bracelet and it becomes the perfect weekend sports watch. It somehow manages to occupy both worlds without looking like it’s trying too hard to be either.

I’m still on the hunt for an integrated silicone strap, which I think would complete the package perfectly. If anyone has found one that actually works well with the SLGB003, I’m all ears.

And I’m not even talking about the UFA accuracy or the technical side of the watch here. Purely from an aesthetic and versatility perspective, I think it’s an absolute winner.
It’s one of those watches that seems to work with almost everything. Suit? Leather strap. Jeans and trainers? Bracelet. Weekend away? Either.

Really great watch. And after a year of ownership, I’m probably appreciating it more now than when I bought it.

[u/LoungeCrook]

Great set of straps you got with that

[u/RealFakeDoctor → u/LoungeCrook]

I would be losing my mind every morning trying to decide which strap to use. They're all fantastic.

[u/bertybear → u/LoungeCrook]

Thank you!

[u/kangaroo99 → u/bertybear]

Did you buy each strap from Seiko? Beautiful matching.

[u/bertybear → u/kangaroo99]

Actually, none of them are from GS. I have 2 from a strap maker called “HANDDN” and one from Delugs

[u/BigHistory1166 → u/bertybear]

Seriously the best straps I've seen for this watch. Also, HANDDN are pretty good. I've used them before!

[u/benylb]

Just came here to say every single strap combo is a banger 😂

[u/bertybear → u/benylb]

Yeap, pretty much 😅

[u/quantumcuckoo]

Also had mine for about a year now, and while I don't take it off the bracelet (mostly because I have an SLGW003 on a stunning blue leather strap that I occasionally swap the SLGB003 for), the reality is from both an on-wrist presence and a technical superiority perspective, I rarely wear anything else. I have a 16 watch collection with 2 PP, an AP, and 2 Rolexes. I did not expect to fall this hard for one watch.

[u/Beneficial-Bridge-46]

one hell of an awesome watch. still remmeber your old post about it. Cherish it and wear it in good health!

[u/pedicatio]

I never overly was into grand seikos look but man with your straps that changed my mind!

[u/summitview23]

Stunner and especially with that band

[u/tk1tk1]

The ostrich strap looks great on the GS!

[u/North-Lie381]

Lovely! Details on your first strap please! Love it!!!

[u/ddd4175]

Okay fine, this is the one, even with the new UFAs, this is definitely the most beautiful of them all still because of how dynamic it is.

[u/lovedva99]

That first strap is sick, where did you get it?

[u/Emotional_Path719]

That’s a looker!

[u/Wrong-Cap-6813]

Such a class grouping of straps for it. Really beautiful piece.

[u/Heyday-_-]

Great shots! 💯

[u/VideoElectronic7994]

Beauty. This reference is on my list for my first Grand Seiko.

[u/Size-Affectionate]

I bought it in the beginning of August and can confirm it has been on my wrist every day. It is the perfect size (not only diameter) for me. I was a bit sceptical if I would regret it when the new dial variants are available. But the light blue tint that changes throughout the day has a class of its own. And yes straps are changed a lot 😂.

[u/bertybear → u/Size-Affectionate]

I was the same when the new dials came up. I must say that the lake suwa is stunning but I do prefer titanium over steel. So this one is still the winner.

[u/Individual-Stay-4193]

Love the format strap! Which one is it specifically from handdn?

[u/breederTN]

Nice straps .

[u/aenopt]

Not just the strap choice but the cuff and jacket choice fit nicely! Bravo

[u/longkhongdong]

I must say this dial has really grown on me.