My Watch Idiot Savant inclinations came back (after a lovely hiatus of writing) in the form of gunmetal "needs." As a result, I pulled the trigger on a couple of gunmetal watches, the Seiko SSA051 and Seiko SSC277. Buying watches on the Internet is dicey because I never know how the watch will look on my wrist. The SSA051 is a sure bet because its design cues are very Black Monster and I wear my Black Monster II, which plays well on my wrist in spite of its 43mm "small" bezel more than any watch I own.
The SSC277, which is a brand new offering from Seiko, is solar and at 44mm it may or may not play well on my wrist. If it doesn't play well, I will sell it as a "catch and release." We shall see.
Any other watches on the horizon? I also like the Seiko Superior SSA057, the stainless steel version of the gunmetal SSA051, which I'd like to complement with a shark mesh bracelet I have lying inside my desk drawer.
I hope I can get these "watches issues resolved" so that I can say with certainty that my collection will soon be complete.
I like it. I remember looking at this a while ago. There are a couple nice ones in the "SSA" line.
I hope it is sizeable enough for you.
Posted by: jonnybardo | September 01, 2014 at 09:37 AM
The size and overall aesthetics of the watch are a certainty. It plays very similar to my Black Monster. The O51 and 057 are some of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. The SSA line, especially the SS variety, are amazing looking watches at their price point of 270-320. I'm more worried about the SSC277, but I can probably sell it for what I paid for it.
Posted by: herculodge | September 01, 2014 at 09:53 AM
As long as manufacturers keep producing new models that catch your interest, your collection will never be complete.
Posted by: Gary | September 01, 2014 at 03:09 PM