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1William · 30 November 2019, 05:40 AM

I just picked up the LE Grand Seiko Godzilla. I really like the watch and own the green dial LE Lion, so I am familiar with the case. The Godzilla is on a strap as opposed to a bracelet, like the Lion, but they does appear that my Godzilla can use the bracelet. I will not repeat the technical data as we all have the internet and can look it up. The watch is much better in person than the pictures and wears great. I look forward to ownership and wearing the watch.

DVR · 30 November 2019, 06:25 AM

Love it, huge congrats !

Bearxj86 · 30 November 2019, 06:34 AM

RAAWWWWWRRRRRRR!

Congrats!

Txkill · 30 November 2019, 08:01 AM

Good job!...it’s a beast for sure. Your grand seiko collection is pretty awesome!

Cru Jones · 30 November 2019, 09:23 AM

Well done, congrats! Such a cool one.

Randy63 · 30 November 2019, 09:37 AM

Congratulations! That's a fantastic watch.

Randy

Trog · 30 November 2019, 10:02 AM

I'm finding it a real challenge taking a proper photo of this watch in natural light! The surfaces are so reflective!

It wears much smaller than I anticipated. Plus, it's surprisingly light given it's dimensions.

The leather strap will take some breaking in.

My AD received two Zilla's and they're both spoken for.

Seiko's advertising campaign did not do this watch justice. This is a serious timepiece, however it appeared to be marketed as a cartoon. Perhaps it's a cultural thing?

AJM914 · 30 November 2019, 11:33 AM

Congrats!

benlee · 30 November 2019, 12:40 PM

Fantastic, congrats!

SUPERDOC · 30 November 2019, 02:44 PM

Congratulations!! - I love this one - also love the Lion - the case is so muscular ! My AD is still waiting on their promised Lion, and waiting to see if they will get a Godzilla ...

I honestly don't know which I'd choose if they got both...

I also love that it is a sports watch for a sport that doesn't exist... what is the point of a not rotating bezel with minute indicators? The fact that no one seems to ask that question makes me wonder if its conscious self-parody

Deityjazz · 30 November 2019, 03:00 PM

Wear graciously. Love the dial!!

Art 1 · 30 November 2019, 05:01 PM

Very nice. Congrats.

Andad · 30 November 2019, 05:03 PM

Looks tough.

Compo · 30 November 2019, 07:04 PM

Congrats! I had a look at one in Wako last week - such a special watch, and as you say, the pictures dont do it justice. What the pics really dont show is how much the strap, its texture, colour and the red edges contribute to the overall "Godzillaness" of the piece. Its one big dollop of 100% pure Japanese culture condensed into watch form.

I've blown my watch budget twice over this year - otherwise I would have taken the plunge in a heartbeat.

Bizcut1 · 1 December 2019, 02:22 AM

So beautiful...that dial - wow! Congrats!

Updyke · 1 December 2019, 06:15 AM

Awesome, Bill! Did you pick that up at our local AD or at another location?

Rags · 1 December 2019, 07:41 AM

Congrats & enjoy it.

Trog · 1 December 2019, 11:18 AM

Lume shot:

DVR · 1 December 2019, 07:03 PM

Different color , Lion :

42itus · 1 December 2019, 07:46 PM

Very cool! Looks like a fantastic piece.

1William · 2 December 2019, 09:37 PM

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.

Boaters · 3 December 2019, 10:29 AM

You have great taste and an awesome collection big congrats

Chewbacca · 3 December 2019, 10:32 AM

You'll never see two in the same parking lot thats for sure.

Congrats!

BigBoy17 · 3 December 2019, 12:01 PM

Looks great. Id expect a godzilla homage to be of a greenish black sort

Devildog · 3 December 2019, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Looks great. Id expect a godzilla homage to be of a greenish black sort

I believe the dial is representative of Godzilla'a eye.

Fantastic watch OP - many congrats

DVR · 4 December 2019, 01:11 AM

Godzilla or no Godzilla, the watch is drop dead gorgeous!

pepsiretail · 9 January 2020, 11:53 AM

I just saw one of these in person, is this a great score for retail at this point?

MSchu · 9 January 2020, 01:13 PM

I'll buy that strap from you!

DVR · 9 January 2020, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

I just saw one of these in person, is this a great score for retail at this point?

I honestly believe today a decent discount should be attainable.
Wait a few more months and retail will be a given because stock will be low and most are sold. And in a few years they'll sell over retail is my believe. Just like SLA017.

I just bought a 200pcs limited edition GS at retail because I discovered it too late. I saw some facebook for sale posts from last spring with prices much lower than what I paid (around $700 less).
Did my very best to negotiate a discount but seller told me politely to accept or walk. In the end the watch was worth more to me than the discount. Happy.

Ichiran · 10 January 2020, 06:02 PM

Very nice gojira! Congrats!!

30 November 2019, 06:25 AM	#2
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30 November 2019, 02:44 PM	#10
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Congratulations!! - I love this one - also love the Lion - the case is so muscular ! My AD is still waiting on their promised Lion, and waiting to see if they will get a Godzilla ... I honestly don't know which I'd choose if they got both... I also love that it is a sports watch for a sport that doesn't exist... what is the point of a not rotating bezel with minute indicators? The fact that no one seems to ask that question makes me wonder if its conscious self-parody __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

30 November 2019, 05:03 PM	#13
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	Looks tough. __________________ E

30 November 2019, 06:34 AM	#3
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,800	RAAWWWWWRRRRRRR! Congrats!

30 November 2019, 08:01 AM	#4
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Good job!...it’s a beast for sure. Your grand seiko collection is pretty awesome!

30 November 2019, 09:23 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	Well done, congrats! Such a cool one.

30 November 2019, 09:37 AM	#6
Randy63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scranton Watch: 16610 Posts: 996	Congratulations! That's a fantastic watch. Randy

30 November 2019, 03:00 PM	#11
Deityjazz Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 287	Wear graciously. Love the dial!!

30 November 2019, 05:01 PM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Very nice. Congrats.

30 November 2019, 07:04 PM	#14
Compo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Posts: 30	Congrats! I had a look at one in Wako last week - such a special watch, and as you say, the pictures dont do it justice. What the pics really dont show is how much the strap, its texture, colour and the red edges contribute to the overall "Godzillaness" of the piece. Its one big dollop of 100% pure Japanese culture condensed into watch form. I've blown my watch budget twice over this year - otherwise I would have taken the plunge in a heartbeat.

1 December 2019, 02:22 AM	#15
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,235	So beautiful...that dial - wow! Congrats!

1 December 2019, 06:15 AM	#16
Updyke "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Bruce Location: Somewhere in Time Watch: Patek 5522 Posts: 101	Awesome, Bill! Did you pick that up at our local AD or at another location?

1 December 2019, 07:41 AM	#17
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1 December 2019, 07:03 PM	#19
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 1,845	Different color , Lion : __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

1 December 2019, 07:46 PM	#20
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Very cool! Looks like a fantastic piece.

2 December 2019, 09:37 PM	#21
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Thanks to everyone for the kind comments.

3 December 2019, 10:29 AM	#22
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	You have great taste and an awesome collection big congrats

3 December 2019, 10:32 AM	#23
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	You'll never see two in the same parking lot thats for sure. Congrats!

3 December 2019, 12:01 PM	#24
BigBoy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Nik Location: NYC Posts: 1,166	Looks great. Id expect a godzilla homage to be of a greenish black sort

4 December 2019, 01:11 AM	#26
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 1,845	Godzilla or no Godzilla, the watch is drop dead gorgeous! __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

9 January 2020, 11:53 AM	#27
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	I just saw one of these in person, is this a great score for retail at this point?

9 January 2020, 01:13 PM	#28
MSchu Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Schumacher Location: Las vegas Posts: 826	I'll buy that strap from you!

10 January 2020, 06:02 PM	#30
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,598	Very nice gojira! Congrats!!

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