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Old 20 July 2022, 03:05 PM   #1
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New Green Bamboo (SBGJ259) & Blue Peacock (SBGJ261)

I stopped in to the GS boutique in Beverly Hills last week and, while I was there, they pulled out their pre-release Green Bamboo and Blue Peacock GMTs for me to see.

Wow! These dials are really something special! I ended up leaving a deposit on the green bamboo - the blue is a limited edition so it was tempting, but I already have way too many blue dial watches and have only one green dial.

If you have a chance, take a look at them - they're stunning!

They also showed us the Elegance Ryūsendō SBGK015 which had an incredible dial as well, but, it just didn't sing to me like the green bamboo did.
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Old 20 July 2022, 03:49 PM   #2
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Agreed both watches are stunning but I have a slight preference over the bamboo. It really is bamboo-ish!
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Old 20 July 2022, 04:47 PM   #3
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I stopped in to the GS boutique in Beverly Hills last week and, while I was there, they pulled out their pre-release Green Bamboo and Blue Peacock GMTs for me to see.

Wow! These dials are really something special! I ended up leaving a deposit on the green bamboo - the blue is a limited edition so it was tempting, but I already have way too many blue dial watches and have only one green dial.

If you have a chance, take a look at them - they're stunning!

They also showed us the Elegance Ryūsendō SBGK015 which had an incredible dial as well, but, it just didn't sing to me like the green bamboo did.
I was hoping for a Ryusendo. Are they taking deposits?
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Old 20 July 2022, 07:20 PM   #4
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Any live pics to share?
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Old 21 July 2022, 12:02 AM   #5
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Pretty sure I'm gonna pick up the green bamboo. It's just nasty
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Old 21 July 2022, 12:14 AM   #6
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I was hoping for a Ryusendo. Are they taking deposits?
Yes, they are.
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Old 21 July 2022, 12:17 AM   #7
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Any live pics to share?
Only the green.
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Old 21 July 2022, 12:18 AM   #8
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Duuuuuudddddde
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Old 21 July 2022, 01:55 AM   #9
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Yes, they are.
Thank you! I made a concierge appointment with them.
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Old 21 July 2022, 04:33 PM   #10
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Only the green.
Thanks, looks great... waiting for your deliveries and wristshots guys...
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Old 21 July 2022, 05:21 PM   #11
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Only the green.
Love the bamboo-snake-green 24hr hand!
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Old 21 July 2022, 09:12 PM   #12
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The Green is strong.
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Old 21 July 2022, 10:39 PM   #13
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Found great wristshot on IG.

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Old 22 July 2022, 12:49 PM   #14
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Found great wristshot on IG.

WOW that looks spectacular. OP will have a fantastic watch!
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Old 26 July 2022, 07:49 AM   #15
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Found great wristshot on IG.

That's stunning.
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Old 26 July 2022, 12:26 PM   #16
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Beautiful watch indeed on the 44GS case!
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Old 5 August 2022, 03:20 PM   #17
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Thank you! I made a concierge appointment with them.
Did you end up making the visit? Any word on arrival if you ordered one?
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Old 5 August 2022, 06:04 PM   #18
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Did you end up making the visit? Any word on arrival if you ordered one?
I made an appointment for the online concierge. Preorders are sold out so i just asked to be put on a waiting list. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Old 6 August 2022, 01:59 AM   #19
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When will these be available for sale at boutiques?
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Old 6 August 2022, 03:58 AM   #20
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When will these be available for sale at boutiques?
GS website says they're shipping in September, so, presumably then.
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Old 6 August 2022, 05:05 AM   #21
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Pretty reasonable price too. I'm assuming it's using the "regular" High Beat movement and not the one in the White Birch?
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Old 6 August 2022, 06:12 AM   #22
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Pretty reasonable price too. I'm assuming it's using the "regular" High Beat movement and not the one in the White Birch?
Yes. This has the 9S86 movement vs. the 9SA5.
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Old 19 August 2022, 08:43 PM   #23
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I am really digging the SBGJ261!
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Old 28 August 2022, 11:31 AM   #24
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That green dial plus texture is one of the best theyve done
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Old 4 September 2022, 08:42 AM   #25
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The GS boutique called me Thursday to let me know the watch was in. Got it on Friday. It’s definitely beautiful! Way better in person than pics!
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Old 4 September 2022, 01:39 PM   #26
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Looks great! I was waiting for your post. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 6 September 2022, 07:33 AM   #27
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Looking great. Share pls more pics as it looks very different on different lighting.
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Old 7 September 2022, 10:36 AM   #28
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blue peacock comes tomorrow. Will post a bunch of pics when I get it
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Old 7 September 2022, 01:58 PM   #29
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Congrats on the new addition, looks amazing!!
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Old 8 September 2022, 08:00 AM   #30
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Need to size it but first impression is it’s pretty great. Electric blue. Electric


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