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Old 19 August 2019, 12:19 PM   #1
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Grand Seiko Twin?

The GS 9F had become an interest of mine. An interest but not yet fully committed to making that purchase given I scooped up a Rolex 1999 Explorer ii. But I happen to come across this Seiko, functionality wise its oceans apart but I can’t help to notice the look almost identical.
It was much easier for me to scoop this up for $100 then the GS, lol...



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Old 19 August 2019, 02:27 PM   #2
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I would say 'vaguely similar' rather than 'almost identical'.

Looks good though
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Old 19 August 2019, 02:43 PM   #3
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Do you know what the model is under you first photo?
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Old 19 August 2019, 08:18 PM   #4
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Nice watch. I do see some similarities.
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Old 19 August 2019, 09:43 PM   #5
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They both tell time, have numerals on their bezels and have metal bracelets, but that’s as far as I would go with the comparison.

Anyway, that doesn’t take anything away from your watch. Congrats and enjoy.
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Old 19 August 2019, 10:37 PM   #6
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Congrats on your new watch Superbri22. As for twins, maybe it’s just the brochure photo against your wrist shot photo but the Grand Seiko looks pretty crispy and on top of his game, and yours, although it looks great, just not a twin maybe : )

I want to see that GS on your wrist and then you can tell me they’re twins


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Old 19 August 2019, 11:17 PM   #7
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Fraternal, maybe. Can't lose either way.
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Old 19 August 2019, 11:28 PM   #8
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Congrats on your new watch Superbri22. As for twins, maybe it’s just the brochure photo against your wrist shot photo but the Grand Seiko looks pretty crispy and on top of his game, and yours, although it looks great, just not a twin maybe : )

I want to see that GS on your wrist and then you can tell me they’re twins


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Haha I want to see it on my wrist too, just can’t justify it (YET) with the very recent purchases of the exp2



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Do you know what the model is under you first photo?
I think it may be the SBGN003. (but not certain) The one below, I think, has a blue dial but I cant be sure SBG005





This one looks similar SBGN 003 but with a more orange GMT hand.





I love this review, it may have just tipped me over the edge.


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Old 20 August 2019, 01:29 AM   #10
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I think it may be the SBGN003. (but not certain) The one below, I think, has a blue dial but I cant be sure SBG005





This one looks similar SBGN 003 but with a more orange GMT hand.





I love this review, it may have just tipped me over the edge.


Beautiful watch!

After seeing this GS I found a GS GMT Quartz. Both great. Might have an incoming very soon!!
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Old 20 August 2019, 06:56 AM   #11
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Beautiful watch!



After seeing this GS I found a GS GMT Quartz. Both great. Might have an incoming very soon!!


This was the exact one I was looking at. I hope you scoop one up!


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This was the exact one I was looking at. I hope you scoop one up!


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After a lot of looking I found one from Bruce and should have it on Wednesday. I paid a premium unfortunately but there’s zero out there or what is some of the prices were too high. I’ll post when I get it. Can’t wait.
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Old 20 August 2019, 08:13 AM   #13
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After a lot of looking I found one from Bruce and should have it on Wednesday. I paid a premium unfortunately but there’s zero out there or what is some of the prices were too high. I’ll post when I get it. Can’t wait.


Awesome! If you don’t mind me asking or maybe private message me how much you grabbed it for?


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Awesome! If you don’t mind me asking or maybe private message me how much you grabbed it for?


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Sure no problem PM me any time.
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