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20 January 2017, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Cranford
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Incoming: Grand Seiko
I received my first Grand Seiko today. Model SBGJ001, Hi-Beat 36000 GMT with silver dial.
In my current collection I have a SubC LV, 16710 GMT II, Milgauss Z Blue, Seiko SKX007, and Seiko SRPA21 (PADI turtle). I wanted to add something versatile and low key. I kicked around a few ideas: Rolex 116000, 116234 with silver stick dial, maybe a vintage datejust with acrylic and sword hands, pre-owned Speedmaster (still might happen), Nomos Orion 38... but then I came upon Grand Seiko. I was immediately drawn to the dial and hands. Simple, classsic, symmetrical, but with great lines and a clear design language. I knew I had to try them on. I was able to make it to the Seiko boutique and I was very impressed with the build quality in person. I was a bit torn between models, but ultimately I was drawn to the high beat models and I preferred the dial and added complication of the GMT. I made a call to Govberg, and the rest is history! I'm very happy to be the proud owner of this gem! Thanks TRF for the feedback and inspiration along the way! |
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20 January 2017, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Bob
Location: NJ
Watch: Less each year...
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Congratulations...I just ordered its cousin...
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20 January 2017, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Fort Worth
Watch: 116610LV
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Congratulations on your first GS! It is beautiful.
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20 January 2017, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UK
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Enjoy your new, and first GS – it’s highly unlikely to be the only one you end up buying!
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21 January 2017, 01:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,127
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Congratulations! I own Seiko divers, checking out the GS line.
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21 January 2017, 01:31 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Beautiful, congrats
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21 January 2017, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,466
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Congrats on a great watch. I really appreciate the excellence and dedication of the brand in making such fine time pieces.
Still hoping to add one eventually. |
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21 January 2017, 10:42 AM
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Enjoy it!
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21 January 2017, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: TX
Watch: Daytona
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Beautiful watch!! Congrats!!
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21 January 2017, 11:02 AM
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Nice!
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21 January 2017, 11:08 AM
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Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
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Very nice!
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21 January 2017, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Real Name: Tom
Location: So Fla
Watch: 16660/16710
Posts: 345
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Huge congrats! Easily one of the best looking Hi-Beats, for sure.
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21 January 2017, 01:04 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Congrats
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21 January 2017, 02:05 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Allan
Location: Little Red Dot
Watch: Still Looking....!
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21 January 2017, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Justin
Location: Wisconsin
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Congrats!
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21 January 2017, 03:47 PM
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21 January 2017, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Mars
Watch: 5712
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congrats cool watch
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21 January 2017, 10:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Real Name: Brian
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,456
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What a brilliant watch! Very nice addition to your collection. Congrats and enjoy!
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21 January 2017, 11:11 PM
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Congratulations
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22 January 2017, 12:02 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Ken
Location: WI
Watch: several
Posts: 1,639
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I debated that one, it is a gorgeous piece. Congrats!
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22 January 2017, 01:21 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Arizona
Watch: is recovered!!
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One of my favorites. Congrats.
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22 January 2017, 01:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
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Very nice!
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22 January 2017, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Congratulations!
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22 January 2017, 02:52 PM
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I appreciate all the nice posts. Thank you all.
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22 January 2017, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: NYC
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Congratulations! I love seeing people join the GS family, they're such great pieces and kind of underdogs in the high-end watch world where people only want to buy Rolex, AP, PP, et al.
I was torn between that exact model and the Snowflake, and in the end went with the Snowflake. I still may pick up the high-beat GMT some day. |
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27 May 2017, 06:06 AM
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Congrats!
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27 May 2017, 11:35 AM
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Nice
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27 May 2017, 10:41 PM
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28 May 2017, 02:56 AM
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Looks great, congrats!
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28 May 2017, 07:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Easton PA
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This is a great looking watch. There's noting like the purity of the GS design. I love the GMT complication and am considering a Spring Drive GMT as companion of my quartz GS, Rolex DJ and Tudor BBB. Enjoy!
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