Knuck, that grand seiko is gorgeous - totally my style too - I like it more with the original band than the leather. And boy, that is expensive - holy cow. What a gift!
The other too I do not like :/
I looooove watches - I could easily fall into collecting them and have been fighting it for many years. One day I'll probably give in. Only have two so far - both nice.
My advice is to take the time to learn about movements, the differing types, history of them, and the players today and over the last say 80 ish years. All before starting to choose.
The GS is too pricey to wear to work. The second watch is a lower price point with a very durable movement, extreme at a glance legibility, and highly durable case. For pure durability the Damasko is, so far as I am aware, best in catagory. I think the Ward is going to be nearly as durable but it lacks the at a glance legibility.
Leather and rubber straps are to me a comfort improvement in certain environments and capable of completely changing the look of the watch.
Obes the higher quality bracelets don't shave your arm by brute force. The bracelet on the GS is exceptionally comfortable even for a hirsute wrist.