I'm visiting Japan at the moment, so I had to take the opportunity to check out in-person a watch I've been lusting over photos of for the past few years, the Grand Seiko SBGA011 (aka "The Snowflake"). I should have known that I'd never be able to take it off once I got it on my wrist. Needless to say, I'm now the new owner of this guy (not my photo)...
Some purists dismiss the Spring Drive as "not a true mechanical," but I can't say I really care. The smooth-sweeping second hand is just so mesmerizing and goes perfectly with the aesthetics of this watch. I'm sure I'll get watch envy again sometime, but I think/hope it will be a while this time.