So glad I didn't get the gen
I was debating between a gen Grand Seiko SBGA413 or a gen Rolex Explorer 36mm. I ended up getting the Grand Seiko and a rep Explorer, and I'm so glad that I did! It really feels almost exactly like the gen, but without the price tag. Especially for a very simple watch without complications like the Explorer, getting a rep just makes sense for me.
I was debating between a gen Grand Seiko SBGA413 or a gen Rolex Explorer 36mm. I ended up getting the Grand Seiko and a rep Explorer, and I'm so glad that I did! It really feels almost exactly like the gen, but without the price tag. Especially for a very simple watch without complications like the Explorer, getting a rep just makes sense for me.