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HL65 · 5 October 2018, 04:09 AM

My first Grand Seiko’s: Limited edition SBGR305 and SBGM221. What can I say except I am blown away by the quality and especially for the money. I initially wanted the 221 as loved it’s retro charm and ivory dial. Then I saw the 305 and fell in love with the textured dial and blue second hand. One is nicer than the other so I did what any watch fanatic would do I got them both. Thanks Adam for your GS passion which led me to take a hard look at the brand.

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mjclark32 · 5 October 2018, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

My first Grand Seiko’s: Limited edition SBGR305 and SBGM221. What can I say except I am blown away by the quality and especially for the money. I initially wanted the 221 as loved it’s retro charm and ivory dial. Then I saw the 305 and fell in love with the textured dial and blue second hand. One is nicer than the other so I did what any watch fanatic would do I got them both. Thanks Adam for your GS passion which led me to take a hard look at the brand.

Pretty impressive comments considering the pieces you have/had

Congrats on both, very nice!

ralfcom · 5 October 2018, 04:27 AM

Congrat!!!!

quakeroatmeal · 5 October 2018, 04:29 AM

I think the creme colored one is simply stunning! They are both beautiful though!

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Pretty impressive comments considering the pieces you have/had

Congrats on both, very nice!

Thanks my man!

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Originally Posted by ralfcom

Congrat!!!!

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Originally Posted by quakeroatmeal

I think the creme colored one is simply stunning! They are both beautiful though!

Thanks guys!

sleddog · 5 October 2018, 05:22 AM

Nice Ken, enjoy!

Really dig the GMT by the way...

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Nice Ken, enjoy!

Really dig the GMT by the way...

Thanks Rob!

scarlet knight · 5 October 2018, 06:03 AM

Congrats! Two very nice watches, different from each other. Enjoy them!

111forza · 5 October 2018, 06:40 AM

Nice to know you’re happy with your venture into GS

FTX I · 5 October 2018, 06:56 AM

Lovely watches. Huge congrats my friend!

antbkny · 5 October 2018, 06:56 AM

Two very beautiful watches. Really digging the gmt!

mailman · 5 October 2018, 06:56 AM

Congrats brother 👍🏻 Love them both 👊🏻

Pw92676 · 5 October 2018, 07:01 AM

Congrats! Very nice pair.

travisb · 5 October 2018, 07:12 AM

Great to see this Ken!
I've recently started seriously looking at these as well. That GMT is gorgeous. Enjoy em' my man!

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Congrats! Two very nice watches, different from each other. Enjoy them!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 111forza

Nice to know you’re happy with your venture into GS

Thanks my friend!

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Lovely watches. Huge congrats my friend!

Thanks my friend!

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Originally Posted by antbkny

Two very beautiful watches. Really digging the gmt!

Thanks Anthony!

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Originally Posted by mailman

Congrats brother 👍🏻 Love them both 👊🏻

Thanks my brother!

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Originally Posted by Pw92676

Congrats! Very nice pair.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by travisb

Great to see this Ken!
I've recently started seriously looking at these as well. That GMT is gorgeous. Enjoy em' my man!

Thanks Travis and be interested if you get one. They make so many nice watches!

benlee · 5 October 2018, 07:17 AM

Congrats Ken

And a perfect pair to enter the world of Grand Seiko. Enjoy!

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Congrats Ken

And a perfect pair to enter the world of Grand Seiko. Enjoy!

Thanks Ben and your pics proved great inspiration as usual!

Phrank · 5 October 2018, 07:54 AM

Both fantastic pieces, but wow, the GMT, must admit, that one really pops for me - can see why you'd grab both, there would be no way you could walk away without thinking you should have got the other one no matter which one you grabbed.

The hands on both are beautiful, love the shape.

Congratulations, just send me the GMT so you can miss it for awhile.....:-)

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Phrank

Both fantastic pieces, but wow, the GMT, must admit, that one really pops for me - can see why you'd grab both, there would be no way you could walk away without thinking you should have got the other one no matter which one you grabbed.

The hands on both are beautiful, love the shape.

Congratulations, just send me the GMT so you can miss it for awhile.....:-)

Thanks and you are right I would have had a hard time!

ragsk · 5 October 2018, 08:44 AM

Congratulations Ken!

I also now own two Grand Seikos (Snowflake and SBGH267). Thanks to these forums for introducing me to the brand. Love em.

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ragsk

Congratulations Ken!

I also now own two Grand Seikos (Snowflake and SBGH267). Thanks to these forums for introducing me to the brand. Love em.

Thanks and they are easy watches to love!

Old Expat Beast · 5 October 2018, 09:06 AM

That's a fantastic pair Ken. Many Congratulations on a wonderful pick up my friend

imperio · 5 October 2018, 09:08 AM

I have my first 2 Grand Seikos coming in this/next month too... One is the snowflake and the other is an ivory dial as well. Lol! I've been contemplating cancelling the snowflake for the 305 but am still on the fence.

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by imperio

I have my first 2 Grand Seikos coming in this/next month too... One is the snowflake and the other is an ivory dial as well. Lol! I've been contemplating cancelling the snowflake for the 305 but am still on the fence.

Can you get a 305? If so I would get that and you can always add a Snowflake later. The 305 is a limited edition so if you can get I would. The Snowflake was my other option as well until I found a brand new 305. Both great dials this one just so crisp and clean to me. Congrats in advance!

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's a fantastic pair Ken. Many Congratulations on a wonderful pick up my friend

Thanks Adam my friend for your insight!

imperio · 5 October 2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Can you get a 305? If so I would get that and you can always add a Snowflake later. The 305 is a limited edition so if you can get I would. The Snowflake was my other option as well until I found a brand new 305. Both great dials this one just so crisp and clean to me. Congrats in advance!

I did consider getting both but I think they would be too similar in a collection (my subjective opinion). Doesn't stop me from asking myself "are you sure?" every few hours though

Thanks and congratulations to you too!

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by imperio

I did consider getting both but I think they would be too similar in a collection (my subjective opinion). Doesn't stop me from asking myself "are you sure?" every few hours though

Thanks and congratulations to you too!

brandrea · 5 October 2018, 09:27 AM

I’ve been looking at them lately too. Congratulations they look amazing, enjoy!

HL65 · 5 October 2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’ve been looking at them lately too. Congratulations they look amazing, enjoy!

Thanks Brian and will be interested to see what you decide.

imperio · 5 October 2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

I just remembered why I always come full circle to telling myself I don't need the 305 - my ivory dial is going to be the SBGR261.
The 305 is right in between a snowflake and a 261

5 October 2018, 04:09 AM	#1
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	My First Grand Seiko’s... My first Grand Seiko’s: Limited edition SBGR305 and SBGM221. What can I say except I am blown away by the quality and especially for the money. I initially wanted the 221 as loved it’s retro charm and ivory dial. Then I saw the 305 and fell in love with the textured dial and blue second hand. One is nicer than the other so I did what any watch fanatic would do I got them both. Thanks Adam for your GS passion which led me to take a hard look at the brand. 4E9B56C3-CD39-4EDD-9F37-E1B39620B7D8.jpeg 5D13F3A5-E896-491C-BA30-7F09AE25B061.jpeg DF8819FB-677A-4649-9064-A41740329CB2.jpeg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT* Last edited by HL65; 5 October 2018 at 11:22 PM..

5 October 2018, 05:22 AM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	Nice Ken, enjoy! Really dig the GMT by the way... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

5 October 2018, 06:03 AM	#8
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,133	Wow! Congrats! Two very nice watches, different from each other. Enjoy them!

5 October 2018, 06:40 AM	#9
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,625	Big congrats Ken Nice to know you’re happy with your venture into GS

5 October 2018, 06:56 AM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Congrats brother 👍🏻 Love them both 👊🏻 __________________ JJ

5 October 2018, 04:27 AM	#3
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	Congrat!!!!

5 October 2018, 04:29 AM	#4
quakeroatmeal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NY Watch: Mickey Watch Posts: 486	I think the creme colored one is simply stunning! They are both beautiful though!

5 October 2018, 06:56 AM	#10
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Lovely watches. Huge congrats my friend!

5 October 2018, 06:56 AM	#11
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Two very beautiful watches. Really digging the gmt!

5 October 2018, 07:01 AM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	Congrats! Very nice pair.

5 October 2018, 07:12 AM	#14
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,191	Great to see this Ken! I've recently started seriously looking at these as well. That GMT is gorgeous. Enjoy em' my man!

5 October 2018, 07:17 AM	#16
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats Ken And a perfect pair to enter the world of Grand Seiko. Enjoy! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

5 October 2018, 07:54 AM	#18
Phrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: ♕ Posts: 1,997	Both fantastic pieces, but wow, the GMT, must admit, that one really pops for me - can see why you'd grab both, there would be no way you could walk away without thinking you should have got the other one no matter which one you grabbed. The hands on both are beautiful, love the shape. Congratulations, just send me the GMT so you can miss it for awhile.....:-)

5 October 2018, 08:44 AM	#20
ragsk Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,505	Congratulations Ken! I also now own two Grand Seikos (Snowflake and SBGH267). Thanks to these forums for introducing me to the brand. Love em.

5 October 2018, 09:06 AM	#22
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,356	That's a fantastic pair Ken. Many Congratulations on a wonderful pick up my friend __________________ _______________________

5 October 2018, 09:08 AM	#23
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	I have my first 2 Grand Seikos coming in this/next month too... One is the snowflake and the other is an ivory dial as well. Lol! I've been contemplating cancelling the snowflake for the 305 but am still on the fence. __________________

5 October 2018, 09:27 AM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,577	I’ve been looking at them lately too. Congratulations they look amazing, enjoy!

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