I’m a sucker for simple watches, and after looking for a sub $200 watch with a black face, I settled on the Tokyobay Grant. I’ve been wearing the watch for the last week and here are my overall thoughts in this Tokyobay watch review.
![Tokyobay Grant Watch](https://assets-global.website-files.com/64e552632c5e18cbf28c973d/64e552632c5e18cbf28c9e4a_P1090409-850x568.jpeg)
The first thing I gravitated towards was the color palette. You can never go wrong with a leather strap and a dark face.
![Tokyobay Grant Watch](https://assets-global.website-files.com/64e552632c5e18cbf28c973d/64e552632c5e18cbf28c992f_P1090431-850x568.jpeg)
At 40mm, I find this to be the ideal size of watch for my wrist.
![Tokyobay Grant Watch](https://assets-global.website-files.com/64e552632c5e18cbf28c973d/64e552642c5e18cbf28ca339_P1090420-850x568.jpeg)
This Tokyobay watch is very simple in its design. There is some sizeable condensed type at the 12 and 6 o’clock position, with a smaller subdial for seconds near the bottom.
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The stainless steel case covers the Japanese Miyota quartz movement, but the rest is assembled in China.
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The bottom of the top strap reveals the Tokyobay watch logo debossed into the leather.
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The bottom of the Italian leather strap is debossed as well.
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The lens is made from mineral glass. Not too sure how susceptible to scratching this is, but I’ll update this post with the results.
(Update – After a year, there are barely any scratches)
![Tokyobay Grant Watch](https://assets-global.website-files.com/64e552632c5e18cbf28c973d/64e552642c5e18cbf28ca33c_P1090421-850x568.jpeg)
The craftsmanship is pretty on point. All of the stitching is even throughout the entirety of the band, minus a slightly raised part on the stitching of the first loop on the left pictured above.
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Stainless steel is also used for the buckle, as expected for a watch in this price point.
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The lens is slightly domed and has a pretty low profile as well. A simple one pull crown adjusts the time.
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Here is what the leather looks like after a week, I’ll be sure to update this post in the future, as the strap should be the first thing that goes. It might not be the best watch for women, but they have a whole line of watches that are a bit smaller. Here is a size shot on my 6.5″ wrist.
![Tokyobay Grant Watch](https://assets-global.website-files.com/64e552632c5e18cbf28c973d/64e552642c5e18cbf28ca2ef_P1090438.jpeg)
Final thoughts
Overall I’m pretty happy with this Tokyobay watch. It’s built well at a reasonable price point, and the aesthetics and simplicity of the watch allow it to be worn casually or dressed up. It is a fashion watch, so we’ll see how well it holds up over time. If you’re looking for a simple white faced watch, be sure to also check out my review on the Braun BN00032.