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neurotichamster8 · 24 August 2023, 10:37 AM

picked up today from the on-line GS boutique and has not left my wrist or eyes all day. that dial is absolutely sublime

first GS from a long time Rolex fan-boy and could not be any more happier

douglasf13 · 24 August 2023, 10:58 AM

Wonderful

Yobrooks · 24 August 2023, 11:24 AM

Beautiful reference, enjoy for a long time.

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watchnwine · 24 August 2023, 11:29 AM

Sensational! Ignore if not appropriate but does the on-line boutique offer any discounts or include anything to incentivize over grey or pre-owned?

RW16610 · 24 August 2023, 12:51 PM

Stunning dial, congratulations!

PBJ1925 · 24 August 2023, 02:01 PM

Congrats and agree. Dial is top tier, especially the way it plays in light.

sensui · 24 August 2023, 02:52 PM

Great watch. Congrats.

douglasf13 · 24 August 2023, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnwine

Sensational! Ignore if not appropriate but does the on-line boutique offer any discounts or include anything to incentivize over grey or pre-owned?

GS9 Club membership is one perk:

https://grandseikogs9club.com

Old Expat Beast · 24 August 2023, 03:19 PM

Beautiful watch, congratulations. The GS62 case is one of my all time favourites.

1William · 24 August 2023, 08:51 PM

Congratulations.

watchnwine · 24 August 2023, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

GS9 Club membership is one perk:

https://grandseikogs9club.com

Thanks! Great reason!

Little machines · 24 August 2023, 10:02 PM

Congratulations!! Beautiful dial and great looking watch !

douglasf13 · 25 August 2023, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Beautiful watch, congratulations. The GS62 case is one of my all time favourites.

+1

minute_man · 25 August 2023, 01:51 AM

Oh, my! This is SO beautiful

Congratulations and wear it in great health

Quote:

Originally Posted by douglasf13

GS9 Club membership is one perk:

https://grandseikogs9club.com

+1 Great content

DJ2020 · 25 August 2023, 10:24 AM

Just beautiful, there is no other way to say it.
Congratulations

st8edge · 25 August 2023, 10:25 PM

Very nice case design and the dial really stands out without being over the top. What is the dial face a meteorite dial or maybe a Mother of Pearl? Congrats on a special acquisition. The calendar window at 3:00 seems to balance better then some other models at the 4:00 position in my opinion.

neurotichamster8 · 25 August 2023, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st8edge

Very nice case design and the dial really stands out without being over the top. What is the dial face a meteorite dial or maybe a Mother of Pearl? Congrats on a special acquisition. The calendar window at 3:00 seems to balance better then some other models at the 4:00 position in my opinion.

I actually don't know. it is not a meteorite dial that's for sure. Maybe some GS watch nerd can chime in

minute_man · 26 August 2023, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by neurotichamster8

I actually don't know. it is not a meteorite dial that's for sure. Maybe some GS watch nerd can chime in

I think their dials are stamped, possibly more than once to achieve the desired texture, then surface treated and painted over several layers.

Ichiran · 26 August 2023, 02:11 AM

That's a beautiful dial. Congratulations!

ink3027 · 26 August 2023, 04:33 AM

Huge congrats on a gorgeous watch. I had a similar experience with the SBGA415, the Winter version from the same collection. Coming from someone who wore almost exclusively Rolex for years, the GS blew my mind. I've had it for over 2 years now and can honestly say it's the best watch I've ever owned.

One last thing to mention is don't be afraid to wear it. It looks like a work of art with the polishing and gorgeous dial, but it can go anywhere with you. I've worn mine nearly 24/7 for the past two years and it has been on hikes, biking, playing rough with the kids, you name it, and it looks wonderful. Still keeps time to +6 sec/month just like when I first got it.

Cheers buddy.

JTL31 · 2 September 2023, 01:35 AM

Good choice ~ Congratulations! I love that dial.

pendlepants · 2 September 2023, 08:59 AM

so first — congrats! — and second, I bought the SBGP017 and as someone with a quartz alternative I'd love to hear your opinions about the spring drive and how much it drove your decision vs. the dial.

ZOOK · 4 September 2023, 07:21 AM

Congratulations, love that dial.

BNA/LION · 4 September 2023, 07:40 AM

Congratulations!

IGY · 6 September 2023, 02:10 AM

Yeah, a beauty. That one (the spring) and the winter version are my favourite two GS models besides the model I already own (a SBGY029 Karesansui). So comfortable in titanium, and I like seeing the power meter on the amazing dial. It adds a lot of interest.

boywithakoi · 6 September 2023, 08:40 AM

Gorgeous dial and good job capturing it too! Congrats

londonpilgrim · 13 September 2023, 02:50 AM

Lovely, you have made me want this

mjwalter80 · 3 November 2023, 05:30 AM

Great Picture! - never been able to get a good picture of the pink coloration on the dial.

Cherry Blossom.jpg

gozoner · 3 November 2023, 10:34 AM

The SBGA413 is my first luxury watch. When I walked into the nearby Rolex dealer, to scope out a date-just (wife) and explorer (me), the dealer noticed the watch which started a conversation which... lets hope is leads to 'the call'.

TheAwesomeSloth · 11 November 2023, 12:42 PM

a GS is totally on my list of dream watches

24 August 2023, 10:37 AM	#1
neurotichamster8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 176	Cherry blossom (should've purchased you years ago) picked up today from the on-line GS boutique and has not left my wrist or eyes all day. that dial is absolutely sublime first GS from a long time Rolex fan-boy and could not be any more happier

24 August 2023, 03:19 PM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,401	Beautiful watch, congratulations. The GS62 case is one of my all time favourites. __________________ _______________________

25 August 2023, 10:24 AM	#15
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,478	Just beautiful, there is no other way to say it. Congratulations __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

4 September 2023, 07:40 AM	#24
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,237	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

6 September 2023, 08:40 AM	#26
boywithakoi 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Pat Location: New York Watch: 126720VTNR Posts: 333	Gorgeous dial and good job capturing it too! Congrats __________________ IG: @crownedkoi

24 August 2023, 10:58 AM	#2
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	Wonderful

24 August 2023, 11:24 AM	#3
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 539	Beautiful reference, enjoy for a long time. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

24 August 2023, 11:29 AM	#4
watchnwine "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 83	Sensational! Ignore if not appropriate but does the on-line boutique offer any discounts or include anything to incentivize over grey or pre-owned?

24 August 2023, 12:51 PM	#5
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,989	Stunning dial, congratulations!

24 August 2023, 02:01 PM	#6
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,257	Congrats and agree. Dial is top tier, especially the way it plays in light.

24 August 2023, 02:52 PM	#7
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,376	Great watch. Congrats.

24 August 2023, 08:51 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,989	Congratulations.

24 August 2023, 10:02 PM	#12
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,492	Congratulations!! Beautiful dial and great looking watch !

25 August 2023, 10:25 PM	#16
st8edge "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Coast USA Watch: Sea Dweller 4K Posts: 68	Very nice case design and the dial really stands out without being over the top. What is the dial face a meteorite dial or maybe a Mother of Pearl? Congrats on a special acquisition. The calendar window at 3:00 seems to balance better then some other models at the 4:00 position in my opinion.

26 August 2023, 02:11 AM	#19
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,659	That's a beautiful dial. Congratulations!

26 August 2023, 04:33 AM	#20
ink3027 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 715	Huge congrats on a gorgeous watch. I had a similar experience with the SBGA415, the Winter version from the same collection. Coming from someone who wore almost exclusively Rolex for years, the GS blew my mind. I've had it for over 2 years now and can honestly say it's the best watch I've ever owned. One last thing to mention is don't be afraid to wear it. It looks like a work of art with the polishing and gorgeous dial, but it can go anywhere with you. I've worn mine nearly 24/7 for the past two years and it has been on hikes, biking, playing rough with the kids, you name it, and it looks wonderful. Still keeps time to +6 sec/month just like when I first got it. Cheers buddy.

2 September 2023, 01:35 AM	#21
JTL31 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,147	Good choice ~ Congratulations! I love that dial.

2 September 2023, 08:59 AM	#22
pendlepants 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: United States Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 104	so first — congrats! — and second, I bought the SBGP017 and as someone with a quartz alternative I'd love to hear your opinions about the spring drive and how much it drove your decision vs. the dial.

4 September 2023, 07:21 AM	#23
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,044	Congratulations, love that dial.

6 September 2023, 02:10 AM	#25
IGY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: UK Posts: 110	Yeah, a beauty. That one (the spring) and the winter version are my favourite two GS models besides the model I already own (a SBGY029 Karesansui). So comfortable in titanium, and I like seeing the power meter on the amazing dial. It adds a lot of interest.

13 September 2023, 02:50 AM	#27
londonpilgrim "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: london Posts: 369	Lovely, you have made me want this

3 November 2023, 05:30 AM	#28
mjwalter80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: Mike Location: Seattle Posts: 177	Great Picture! - never been able to get a good picture of the pink coloration on the dial. Cherry Blossom.jpg __________________ ♛ DJ41 Fluted Jubilee Blue Stick ♛ Daytona 116500LN Black ♛ 126610 LV Sub ♛ DJ41 Fluted Oyster Wimbledon ♛ Ω Seamaster "60 years of Bond" ♛ Cartier Santos Blue ♛ Ω Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich and Chronoscope ♛ GS SBGJ249 GMT and Cherry Blossom ♛ Oris 65 ♛ JLC Reverso Duoface Calendar Q3918420 ♛ Cartier Tank ♛ Vintage Doxa, Longines

3 November 2023, 10:34 AM	#29
gozoner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3	The SBGA413 is my first luxury watch. When I walked into the nearby Rolex dealer, to scope out a date-just (wife) and explorer (me), the dealer noticed the watch which started a conversation which... lets hope is leads to 'the call'.

11 November 2023, 12:42 PM	#30
TheAwesomeSloth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Stamford Posts: 26	a GS is totally on my list of dream watches

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