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Laszlo · 22 August 2019, 06:27 AM

Just received the Seiko GS 9F86 today. Will need to size the bracelet when I get home, but was able to get a wrist shot and a few others to share.

First impressions?
- Quality is GS at its best, incredible feel and details
- The dial is gorgeous and memorizing, it loves playing with the light, but the case and bracelet SS textures recategorize into tool watch territory
- Love the tech, especially this very special quartz movement (best on the market), 10 seconds per year!
- It is worth every penny and more
- Love the GMT complication, delish
- 39mm, looks and feel more like 40mm plus but not in your face
- A gem worth collecting

Can’t wait to size this beauty and wear it in good health.

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Michigan_State · 22 August 2019, 06:42 AM

Congrats! True beauty indeed and though opinions may differ, I like the technical aspects as well (all the way down to the fact that the second hand starts jumping in two seconds increments once the battery will run low). I am personally still on the fence, but have a feeling that my resistance won’t last long. Wear in good health and enjoy!

mgsooner · 22 August 2019, 06:50 AM

Wow. Breathtaking.

JR16 · 22 August 2019, 07:37 AM

Congrats - have been thinking about picking this up as well. Looks awesome!

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Cru Jones · 22 August 2019, 08:43 AM

So nice, congratulations!

Old Expat Beast · 22 August 2019, 09:10 AM

Congratulations. Being always set and ready to go, my 9F SBGT235 has probably had more wrist time than any other over the last couple of years.

Laszlo · 22 August 2019, 09:16 AM

Thanks, guys!!

Laszlo · 22 August 2019, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Congratulations. Being always set and ready to go, my 9F SBGT235 has probably had more wrist time than any other over the last couple of years.

Great watch, Adam!

I have a feeling this watch will end up being exactly being that.

Superbri22 · 22 August 2019, 09:18 AM

Gorgeous, just gorgeous!

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Laszlo · 22 August 2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Michigan_State

Congrats! True beauty indeed and though opinions may differ, I like the technical aspects as well (all the way down to the fact that the second hand starts jumping in two seconds increments once the battery will run low). I am personally still on the fence, but have a feeling that my resistance won’t last long. Wear in good health and enjoy!

Agree---I love that feature as well. I have no qualms about quartz and I'm also very fond of the Oysterquartz. That's been on my list for some time and it's too bad the prices really shot up on those. Had the chance to pick a minty one up a few years ago for a great price. Kicking myself.

This watch is striking and photos really don't do this one justice.

Urosfan · 22 August 2019, 09:22 AM

Congrats

AJM914 · 22 August 2019, 10:10 AM

Congrats nice!

Old Expat Beast · 22 August 2019, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Agree---I love that feature as well. I have no qualms about quartz and I'm also very fond of the Oysterquartz. That's been on my list for some time and it's too bad the prices really shot up on those. Had the chance to pick a minty one up a few years ago for a great price. Kicking myself.

This watch is striking and photos really don't do this one justice.

One benefit of 9F over Oyserquartz is that it may never need a service in your lifetime (GS suggests 50 years can be expected), whereas the OQ is a potential money pit in that regard.

mgsooner · 22 August 2019, 11:24 AM

How does the lume on this stack up?

Jostack · 22 August 2019, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Agree---I love that feature as well. I have no qualms about quartz and I'm also very fond of the Oysterquartz. That's been on my list for some time and it's too bad the prices really shot up on those. Had the chance to pick a minty one up a few years ago for a great price. Kicking myself.

This watch is striking and photos really don't do this one justice.

The sparkle in the sun off the hands and markers is truly exceptional.

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Jostack · 22 August 2019, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsooner

How does the lume on this stack up?

The markers are good, but the hands are a little light. It is about surface area. More lume in the hands would probably compromise the elegance. I’m happy with it as is.

That said, like most others, waking in the middle of the night or early morning when your eyes are dark adjusted, all features are legible.

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mgsooner · 22 August 2019, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jostack

The markers are good, but the hands are a little light. It is about surface area. More lume in the hands would probably compromise the elegance. I’m happy with it as is.

That said, like most others, waking in the middle of the night or early morning when your eyes are dark adjusted, all features are legible.

Thanks! Definitely wouldn’t want to take away from the beauty of those markers/hands.

Hipster Doofus · 22 August 2019, 01:04 PM

Gorgeous watch in near perfect sports watch dimensions. The quartz and the GMT ain't really required for me but my resistance may weaken yet.

If they could use this case as a template for a spring drive skin diver, I'd be dowwwwwn.

SUPERDOC · 22 August 2019, 01:18 PM

Congratulations - A near perfect "all arounder"!!

mgsooner · 22 August 2019, 02:15 PM

Really been warming to the idea of a GS quartz. Been eyeing this as well as the SBGV245. On the mechanical side it’s the spring drive SBGA283 and the BB58. One of these will likely be my next “luxury” watch.

GB-man · 22 August 2019, 03:09 PM

That is one clean piece! Congratulations

SearChart · 22 August 2019, 03:39 PM

Looks great, Congrats!

daveathall · 22 August 2019, 08:15 PM

Many congratulations, it looks fabulous. It wasn't on my radar until a couple of days ago. It is now.

Wear that beauty in the very best of health.

1William · 22 August 2019, 08:27 PM

Congratulations.

Laszlo · 23 August 2019, 01:39 PM

Thanks again guys. Here the GMT out in the wild.

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kegan · 24 August 2019, 02:59 AM

Very nice! There was a post on the Rolex side a few days ago asking what the best
looking GMT is. I would say this is it.

JTL31 · 24 August 2019, 07:43 AM

Great looking pics & watch. Enjoy!

Laszlo · 24 August 2019, 11:25 AM

What’s truly incredible about the complication (and maybe I’m going crazy), but it’s incredibly quiet. Almost completely silent.

Laszlo · 24 August 2019, 11:39 AM

Love...

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Laszlo · 24 August 2019, 11:45 AM

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22 August 2019, 06:27 AM	#1
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	Incoming v5 Just received the Seiko GS 9F86 today. Will need to size the bracelet when I get home, but was able to get a wrist shot and a few others to share. First impressions? - Quality is GS at its best, incredible feel and details - The dial is gorgeous and memorizing, it loves playing with the light, but the case and bracelet SS textures recategorize into tool watch territory - Love the tech, especially this very special quartz movement (best on the market), 10 seconds per year! - It is worth every penny and more - Love the GMT complication, delish - 39mm, looks and feel more like 40mm plus but not in your face - A gem worth collecting Can’t wait to size this beauty and wear it in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

22 August 2019, 06:42 AM	#2
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	Congrats! True beauty indeed and though opinions may differ, I like the technical aspects as well (all the way down to the fact that the second hand starts jumping in two seconds increments once the battery will run low). I am personally still on the fence, but have a feeling that my resistance won’t last long. Wear in good health and enjoy! __________________ Have a nice day!

22 August 2019, 09:10 AM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	Congratulations. Being always set and ready to go, my 9F SBGT235 has probably had more wrist time than any other over the last couple of years. __________________ _______________________

22 August 2019, 09:16 AM	#7
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	Thanks, guys!! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

22 August 2019, 10:10 AM	#12
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats nice! __________________

22 August 2019, 06:50 AM	#3
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,906	Wow. Breathtaking.

22 August 2019, 07:37 AM	#4
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	Congrats - have been thinking about picking this up as well. Looks awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 August 2019, 08:43 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	So nice, congratulations!

22 August 2019, 09:18 AM	#9
Superbri22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: New York Posts: 243	Gorgeous, just gorgeous! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2019, 09:22 AM	#11
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

22 August 2019, 11:24 AM	#14
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,906	How does the lume on this stack up?

22 August 2019, 01:04 PM	#18
Hipster Doofus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 59	Gorgeous watch in near perfect sports watch dimensions. The quartz and the GMT ain't really required for me but my resistance may weaken yet. If they could use this case as a template for a spring drive skin diver, I'd be dowwwwwn.

22 August 2019, 01:18 PM	#19
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	Congratulations - A near perfect "all arounder"!! __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

22 August 2019, 02:15 PM	#20
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,906	Really been warming to the idea of a GS quartz. Been eyeing this as well as the SBGV245. On the mechanical side it’s the spring drive SBGA283 and the BB58. One of these will likely be my next “luxury” watch.

22 August 2019, 03:09 PM	#21
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	That is one clean piece! Congratulations __________________

22 August 2019, 08:15 PM	#23
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Many congratulations, it looks fabulous. It wasn't on my radar until a couple of days ago. It is now. Wear that beauty in the very best of health. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

22 August 2019, 08:27 PM	#24
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations.

23 August 2019, 01:39 PM	#25
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	Thanks again guys. Here the GMT out in the wild. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

24 August 2019, 02:59 AM	#26
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 601	Very nice! There was a post on the Rolex side a few days ago asking what the best looking GMT is. I would say this is it.

24 August 2019, 07:43 AM	#27
JTL31 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,143	Great looking pics & watch. Enjoy!

24 August 2019, 11:25 AM	#28
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	What’s truly incredible about the complication (and maybe I’m going crazy), but it’s incredibly quiet. Almost completely silent. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

24 August 2019, 11:39 AM	#29
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	Love... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

24 August 2019, 11:45 AM	#30
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,851	... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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