ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 18 – The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017
“Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree…uhhhh, what are you doing on this Grand Seiko dial??” Seiko must have been in the Xmas spirit when the dial of this Grand Seiko was in development. Of course, the story goes that it’s actually a fir tree, which is celebrated in the Onbashira Festival that’s held in Suwa, near where the watch is produced. This racy Grand Seiko has very little chance of going unnoticed on the wrist. Not only does it feature a sporty new case shape, Seiko has also made it using a modular technique. Look out Hublot / TAG Heuer! The outer case elements are glossy black ceramic, and the inner case is lightweight and tough titanium. Who should you buy this for: The person in your life that told you Grand Seiko was “too boring and conservative” for them. Just watch their face when they open the box. Bang! What’s the damage: Under $17k The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017 Australian pricing The Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph SBGC017, $16,500
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Firstly, let’s not delude ourselves: your timepiece is going to impress more men than women. That’s a given. Unless of course it’s awful. If that’s the case, you’ll be slaying precisely no one – and also, how did you find your way to Time+Tide? However, there are a few ways you can maximise your chances of making an impression on the fairer sex with your choice of wristwear, at least a little. Listen carefully. Step 1: Choose something less obvious Less obvious than what? Less obvious than the one you’re most likely to choose, obviously. Because even though that un-aerodynamic chunk of metal on your wrist never fails to dazzle your mates and colleagues, it’s unwise to assume it’ll have a similar effect on the ladies. In the same way that we go for personality and intelligence over model-perfect looks in a life partner, we appreciate a watch that’s less in-your-face, more subtle, quietly capable. A dark horse rather than a show pony. Think along the lines of a more left-field brand, a vintage treasure or perhaps something customised. Step 2: Choose something totally obvious Don’t look at me like that. Yes, it’s confusing but get used to it, because it’s a woman’s prerogative…