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Old 28 October 2018, 04:37 AM   #31
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Usually for the best deals on my previous Seiko/GS’s Dan is the man over at Timeless in TX as a heads up to everyone on here. I have purchased at least 8 watches over the years from him.
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Old 29 October 2018, 07:47 AM   #32
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Here are some close ups of the dial; I threw in a few of the new Seiko presage too :)

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Old 29 October 2018, 04:35 PM   #33
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I'm beginning to have a thing for GS, this watch look absolutely great and i love the bracelet
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Old 31 October 2018, 05:20 PM   #34
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Grand Seiko SBGA387

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So it wont be redundant if there’s already a snowflake in one’s collection?
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Spring drive and dial layout are redundant. Case size different, dial different, material different, caseback different, straps different

In addition to what bearxj86 has shared, the hour marker is also different. The case is the legendary 44GS block type, and is a mm smaller than the traditional GS case found in the snowflake. Further, this LE is made of steel compared to the high intensity titanium of the other model. The dial is awesome with the “sparkling painting” or the kirazuri.

Lastly, only 588 pieces were made for this first US exclusive LE. Can’t go wrong with that, even if it may seem to be redundant.

Trying this piece out and comparing with the iconic snowflake:


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Old 31 October 2018, 05:28 PM   #35
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Had a chance to see it in person and bought it right away. They are amazing. I am a HUGE fan of the Snowflake but felt it was too lightweight and dial was too big for me at 41mm. The 387 has an equally nice dial, comes with TWO extra straps, limited edition US first (500ish pieces), 40mm and steel, AND the movement has the limited edition markings?!

I was incredibly lucky to pre-order one and ended up with an opportunity to buy another one since one of the buyers dropped out - thinking my brother or friends might want one. See photos.









Awesome! Brought the house down with your GS passion.

Between this and the Hi Beat LE SBGH267, I think the US exclusive spring Drive is more legible to read IMO.


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Old 1 November 2018, 05:35 AM   #36
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Wondering this too. Any thoughts on possibility of discounts?
I wouldn’t expect one and be grateful for 10%...I don’t have any knowledge on this, but I know at my AD they had a bunch of pre orders and a waitlists.
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Old 1 November 2018, 07:55 AM   #37
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I think Spring Drive would be best.
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Old 1 November 2018, 08:32 AM   #38
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Perhaps one of the first Grand Seiko to be traded over list price in the future ....
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Old 1 November 2018, 10:09 AM   #39
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The second hand for the spring drive runs completely smooth.
So, I do not understand the need for a Hi-beat watch in the GS line up. The spring drive accomplishes what the hi beat was designed for, only better.
And it is a Seiko exclusive.
So, to me, the spring drive is the epitome of what GS is.
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Old 3 November 2018, 03:25 AM   #40
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Perhaps one of the first Grand Seiko to be traded over list price in the future ....


I hope so too.

With all their successes and hits in 2018, this is bound to happen. Agree they need to have na well oiled marketing machinery deployed by the likes of PP and Rolex.

Of the 4Ps in marketing, they’ve got a great product and distribution/place is expanding at the right momentum, price is reasonable and deemed bang for the buck. So it’s a matter of greater communication to reach out to intended audience.


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Old 4 November 2018, 03:42 AM   #41
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beautiful watch Stephen but spring drive is not for me.


May I ask why?


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Old 6 November 2018, 12:53 AM   #42
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Old 7 November 2018, 03:56 PM   #43
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Ok, this thread convinced me... I must get one ;-)
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Old 11 November 2018, 12:37 AM   #44
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Old 16 November 2018, 11:09 AM   #45
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Number 007

good thing that NAFTA deal was signed in time....
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Old 20 November 2018, 09:19 AM   #46
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Number 007

good thing that NAFTA deal was signed in time....


Congrats!

How are you liking this one? It looks incredible on the wrist.
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Old 21 November 2018, 12:08 PM   #47
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Congrats!

How are you liking this one? It looks incredible on the wrist.
it has not left my wrist!! the ice-blue is like nothing else!!
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Old 21 November 2018, 12:10 PM   #48
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Old 22 November 2018, 08:06 AM   #49
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How about a nickname... GS White Walker, ala GoT?

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On a more serious note, that is one of the most beautiful dials I've seen!
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Old 25 December 2018, 08:58 AM   #50
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Old 25 December 2018, 09:11 AM   #51
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I am not sure that I am a light blue fan ( same ambivalence about the light blue Rolex Day Date). But the detail on the watch face is really great!
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Old 25 December 2018, 10:19 AM   #52
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Very impressive! Too bad it is not available outside of the USA
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Old 25 December 2018, 06:50 PM   #53
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You can order it there like me at a jeweler ....
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Old 25 December 2018, 08:32 PM   #54
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Just got mine today ;)



This watch is truly a work of art. It grows on you the more you look at it!


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Old 28 December 2018, 03:37 AM   #55
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Nice dial
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Old 28 December 2018, 04:03 AM   #56
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Old 1 January 2019, 09:35 AM   #57
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I first thought dial color wasn't for my taste.... until I see the pictures with blue jean..
I think I should try it on..
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Old 2 January 2019, 05:12 PM   #58
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Any SBGA387 user willing to sell me his brown leather strap?
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Old 2 January 2019, 07:27 PM   #59
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That’s an incredibly sharp looking watch.
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Old 4 January 2019, 09:21 PM   #60
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looks awesome
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