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Old Expat Beast · 23 January 2018, 09:12 PM

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Yip Sir said the older GS with Seiko icon will become classic.

But this GS icon only watch looks clean and high class.

I would have chosen the older co-brand GS/Seiko dial if they had both in stock, but I'm happy with this less busy one and agree with your comment

Friar · 24 January 2018, 11:27 AM

Just a beautiful watch Adam! I like it so much better than the day-date Tudor. Great find!

Old Expat Beast · 24 January 2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Friar

Just a beautiful watch Adam! I like it so much better than the day-date Tudor. Great find!

Thanks Gary. There's no denying it has a lot going for it over the Tudor 76200, including solid endlinks, better finishing, better bracelet and clasp, an AR crystal that sits flush with the bezel, and a more subtly positioned day window. I guess a couple of these points are subjective, though. The Tudor is about 30gms lighter, though they are both about the same thickness (10mm) and width (36 & 37mm), and is more comfortable to wear. Not sure about how I feel about the world's best quartz movement vs a Tudor/ETA in terms of value, but fortunately you can own both for well under the price of the cheapest Rolex.

GFONG · 24 January 2018, 01:03 PM

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Thanks Gary. There's no denying it has a lot going for it over the Tudor 76200, including solid endlinks, better finishing, better bracelet and clasp, an AR crystal that sits flush with the bezel, and a more subtly positioned day window. I guess a couple of these points are subjective, though. The Tudor is about 30gms lighter, though they are both about the same thickness (10mm) and width (36 & 37mm), and is more comfortable to wear. Not sure about how I feel about the world's best quartz movement vs a Tudor/ETA in terms of value, but fortunately you can own both for well under the price of the cheapest Rolex.

Hi Adam, Actually I am looking for a Day-date with the case size around 36mm. At first, I am thinking of the Tudor 76200. After reading this post, I also want a GS. If ask you to choose only one, which one you prefer? Thanks!

P.S. I am planning to get a WG DD36 with black dial in Sep 2018.

Old Expat Beast · 24 January 2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GFONG

Hi Adam, Actually I am looking for a Day-date with the case size around 36mm. At first, I am thinking of the Tudor 76200. After reading this post, I also want a GS. If ask you to choose only one, which one you prefer? Thanks!

P.S. I am planning to get a WG DD36 with black dial in Sep 2018.

It's impossible for me to choose right now, as I am still in the honeymoon period with my GS, and yet the 76200 is one of my favourite watches. If you want resale value, the Tudor would be easier to sell later with little or no loss, as it's both restricted availability and a viable alternative to the Rolex, having a Rolex Oyster case. I get quite a few PMs asking for help in getting one. Expect them to appreciate markedly when the HK supply eventually runs out.

GradyPhilpott · 24 January 2018, 03:12 PM

red1108nyc · 24 January 2018, 09:52 PM

The more I look at the dial, the more I like it. Now, I just need to find one in U.S..

SemperFi · 25 January 2018, 09:14 AM

Very sharp looking Adam. Congratulations!

Hairdude1 · 25 January 2018, 01:40 PM

Congrats Adam

Old Expat Beast · 25 January 2018, 03:34 PM

Thanks again

Fred, there's one on ebay for about $300 over msrp.

oldman2005 · 25 January 2018, 06:28 PM

Beautiful GS!

joe100 · 29 January 2018, 01:41 PM

I missed out on the model this one replaced. The seller and I just couldn’t come together in time and it sold before I could get to it. A GS quartz is something else!

yessir69 · 30 January 2018, 03:00 AM

Very nice. I've also become a Seikoaholic.

htbilgic · 30 January 2018, 03:11 AM

Beautiful watch, Adam. Wear it in good health!

Old Expat Beast · 30 January 2018, 02:26 PM

Thanks very much

PanosI · 31 January 2018, 05:31 AM

Beautiful GS, Adam ! Congrats

Old Expat Beast · 31 January 2018, 11:46 AM

Thanks Panos. I just yesterday received this late 1960s Seiko catalogue from a dealer in Piraeus

bdex75 · 31 January 2018, 11:49 AM

There you go again you enabler. Very cool Adam. Love that the quality and finish of the quartz is every bit as good as the autos.

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seikomatic · 31 January 2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks Panos. I just yesterday received this late 1960s Seiko catalogue from a dealer in Piraeus

does the catalogue show any retail price..just wonder how much for the 6Mas

Old Expat Beast · 31 January 2018, 06:02 PM

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does the catalogue show any retail price..just wonder how much for the 6Mas

No prices, just basic info.

johnbeth · 31 January 2018, 10:32 PM

Congrats!

yannis · 1 February 2018, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks Panos. I just yesterday received this late 1960s Seiko catalogue from a dealer in Piraeus

Nice find man!

Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 10:58 AM

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Nice find man!

Thanks, I couldn't believe no one else bid on it on eBay. I got it for $6.99! Here's the reverse side, with ladies watches. It folds into kind of an airmail letter thing.

yannis · 1 February 2018, 02:54 PM

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Thanks, I couldn't believe no one else bid on it on eBay. I got it for $6.99! Here's the reverse side, with ladies watches. It folds into kind of an airmail letter thing.

I particularly like the 62MAS photo!

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Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 03:00 PM

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I particularly like the 62MAS photo!

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Here's a close-up...

yannis · 1 February 2018, 03:01 PM

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Here's a close-up...

Oh thanks Adam I have a thing for this watch and this is why I got the SLA017 last year.

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Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 03:06 PM

You're better off with the new one. Prices for the originals are so high now...much more than for a decent Vintage Grand Seiko.

yannis · 1 February 2018, 03:14 PM

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You're better off with the new one. Prices for the originals are so high now...much more than for a decent Vintage Grand Seiko.

I did notice that when i pulled the trigger. Also i do really like the increased size on the SLA017. It is an outstanding execution by SEIKO. The team at Grand SEIKO was behind some parts of it and quality is also amazing.

Old Expat Beast · 1 February 2018, 04:17 PM

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I did notice that when i pulled the trigger. Also i do really like the increased size on the SLA017. It is an outstanding execution by SEIKO. The team at Grand SEIKO was behind some parts of it and quality is also amazing.

I've gone a bit Seiko mad this month. As well as this GS, I've bought three vintage pieces.

yannis · 1 February 2018, 04:20 PM

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I've gone a bit Seiko mad this month. As well as this GS, I've bought three vintage pieces.

Really like the GS Adam

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24 January 2018, 03:12 PM	#66
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25 January 2018, 09:14 AM	#68
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Very sharp looking Adam. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

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29 January 2018, 01:41 PM	#72
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	I missed out on the model this one replaced. The seller and I just couldn’t come together in time and it sold before I could get to it. A GS quartz is something else! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

24 January 2018, 11:27 AM	#62
Friar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Gary Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 216570 Posts: 707	Just a beautiful watch Adam! I like it so much better than the day-date Tudor. Great find!

24 January 2018, 09:52 PM	#67
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,506	The more I look at the dial, the more I like it. Now, I just need to find one in U.S..

25 January 2018, 03:34 PM	#70
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,437	Thanks again Fred, there's one on ebay for about $300 over msrp.

25 January 2018, 06:28 PM	#71
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Beautiful GS!

30 January 2018, 03:00 AM	#73
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,218	Very nice. I've also become a Seikoaholic.

30 January 2018, 03:11 AM	#74
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	Beautiful watch, Adam. Wear it in good health!

30 January 2018, 02:26 PM	#75
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,437	Thanks very much

31 January 2018, 05:31 AM	#76
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Beautiful GS, Adam ! Congrats

31 January 2018, 11:49 AM	#78
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	There you go again you enabler. Very cool Adam. Love that the quality and finish of the quartz is every bit as good as the autos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 January 2018, 10:32 PM	#81
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats!

1 February 2018, 03:06 PM	#87
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,437	You're better off with the new one. Prices for the originals are so high now...much more than for a decent Vintage Grand Seiko.

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