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Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2018, 10:52 AM

Hi everyone.

I just spent a long weekend in Japan, and was looking for a GS quartz to bring home. Not being very familiar with the JDM models, I didn’t even realise there was a GS quartz with day/date option, and this one at Bic Camera really jumped out at me. They must be quite uncommon even in Japan, as the four ADs I went to afterwards had no stock.

Anyway, here it is, all shiny and brand new. The SBGT235.

GB-man · 22 January 2018, 11:15 AM

Congrats Adam! Love those razor sharp hands

nick c · 22 January 2018, 11:35 AM

Now that’s a stunner, congratulations Adam

dualcarb · 22 January 2018, 11:36 AM

That’s a beautiful watch Adam. Very very nice...huge congrats

AzHadEnuf · 22 January 2018, 12:10 PM

Great looking watch Adam. Wear in the best of health!

brandrea · 22 January 2018, 12:19 PM

Beauty Adam, congratulations

I’d like to see a shot of your entire collection sometime

tamiya · 22 January 2018, 12:37 PM

Nice choice.

Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2018, 12:56 PM

Thanks guys

Patrick, is it a 1.3mm screwdriver that's required for the bracelet? The shop took out one, but I might need to take out a half link.

I probably won't be posting my entire collection, Brian, but it's interesting to compare this with my Tudor 76200. Both watches can be had for about the same price.

yannis · 22 January 2018, 01:26 PM

Congrats Adam! Nice GS!

TheRolexKingofLV · 22 January 2018, 01:31 PM

Congrats Adam! Those hands are gorgeous!

vman · 22 January 2018, 02:53 PM

Congrats! Looks awesome.

Love stores in Japan. You can have IWC watches 5 steps away from washing machines ;-)

henrylee · 22 January 2018, 03:02 PM

Beautiful watch

Wesley Crusher · 22 January 2018, 03:11 PM

Nice looking GS! Are you able to negotiate at Bic Camera?

BTW, I visited Bic Camera and other similar stores when I was in Japan. They're awesome for tech nerds such as myself, but they have so much stuff, it's almost overwhelming!

superstarmar · 22 January 2018, 03:29 PM

Congrats Adam!!! Gorgeous watch ...

WristEnvy · 22 January 2018, 03:31 PM

Congratulations. Watch shopping or window shopping can be quite fun in Japan.

http://instagram.com/watch.kakashi/

osamu · 22 January 2018, 04:01 PM

Nice! I didn't realize they were still making them. I knew older models had it. Here mine (an older SBGT003 on aftermarket bracelet). For me half the fun of having the day is having it in kanji, even though it takes me a second longer to figure out what day it is.

Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2018, 04:07 PM

Thanks again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by vman

Congrats! Looks awesome.

Love stores in Japan. You can have IWC watches 5 steps away from washing machines ;-)

Yeah, great for shopping with the wife (for cosmetics) and they're usually friendlier than the ADs, too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Nice looking GS! Are you able to negotiate at Bic Camera?

BTW, I visited Bic Camera and other similar stores when I was in Japan. They're awesome for tech nerds such as myself, but they have so much stuff, it's almost overwhelming!

No negotiating, but I did get another chunk off for using Visa card.

Quote:

Originally Posted by osamu

Nice! I didn't realize they were still making them. I knew older models had it. Here mine (an older SBGT003 on aftermarket bracelet). For me half the fun of having the day is having it in kanji, even though it takes me a second longer to figure out what day it is.

I was thinking about setting it to kanji, but i really like having the day reminder in English, too. I'll probably go with both from time to time.

Gaijin · 22 January 2018, 04:26 PM

Oh snap Adam! That is gorgeous! Great price too. Gotta love Bic Camera.

We gotta hook up someday either here or Hong Kong.

Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Oh snap Adam! That is gorgeous! Great price too. Gotta love Bic Camera.

We gotta hook up someday either here or Hong Kong.

Thanks and sure thing Tom

Have you looked at HK Express prices? We just paid about US$250 total for two RT tickets HK/Hiroshima.

Gaijin · 22 January 2018, 04:40 PM

Yea there is or was ( haven't checked in awhile ) a direct from where I am on Dragon Air that can get pretty cheap as well. I'll make it over someday.

ragingcao · 22 January 2018, 04:49 PM

Congrats Adam. Hope you enjoyed Japan

in addition to the watch shopping

BNA/LION · 22 January 2018, 04:59 PM

Congratulations!

Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2018, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingcao

Congrats Adam. Hope you enjoyed Japan

in addition to the watch shopping

Thanks Tim, we always do. Japan is a great place for the two of us, as we both have stuff we love to eat and buy there...from Ishigaki to Abashiri

SearChart · 22 January 2018, 05:10 PM

Very nice GS! Congrats Adam

ragingcao · 22 January 2018, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks Tim, we always do. Japan is a great place for the two of us, as we both have stuff we love to eat and buy there...from Ishigaki to Abashiri

GFONG · 22 January 2018, 06:03 PM

It looks gorgeous. Huge congrats!

moyski · 22 January 2018, 06:08 PM

Very nice! Never considered quartz GS before but this is a very handsome watch!

Just curious, does the day & date change instantaneously at midnight or does it roll over slowly in a span of a few hours?

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Old Expat Beast · 22 January 2018, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GFONG

It looks gorgeous. Huge congrats!

Thanks Galen

Quote:

Originally Posted by moyski

Very nice! Never considered quartz GS before but this is a very handsome watch!

Just curious, does the day & date change instantaneously at midnight or does it roll over slowly in a span of a few hours?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. The date changes in 1/2,000th of a second according to GS. I haven't seen it yet, but I imagine the day change is similarly prompt.

(edit: go the 2:05 point in this video for the changing day/date: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AljD0dvhu1M)

https://www.grand-seiko.com/about/movement/quartz/

moyski · 22 January 2018, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks. The date changes in 1/2,000th of a second according to GS. I haven't seen it yet, but I imagine the day change is similarly prompt.

https://www.grand-seiko.com/about/movement/quartz/

Thanks for the info! I have seen before a slow-motion video of a quartz GS date change. If I find it again I would share it here. It would be equally amazing if it’s the same for the day-date versions.

dualcarb · 22 January 2018, 06:28 PM

I used a 1.2mm screw for Steve’s watch when I sized it for him. Wanna meet up? I’ll be more than happy to help you with resizing. :)

22 January 2018, 11:15 AM	#2
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22 January 2018, 11:35 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Now that’s a stunner, congratulations Adam

22 January 2018, 11:36 AM	#4
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	That’s a beautiful watch Adam. Very very nice...huge congrats

22 January 2018, 12:19 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,156	Beauty Adam, congratulations I’d like to see a shot of your entire collection sometime

22 January 2018, 12:37 PM	#7
tamiya "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Willy Location: AU, SG, MY Posts: 1,248	Nice choice.

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22 January 2018, 03:11 PM	#13
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Nice looking GS! Are you able to negotiate at Bic Camera? BTW, I visited Bic Camera and other similar stores when I was in Japan. They're awesome for tech nerds such as myself, but they have so much stuff, it's almost overwhelming!

22 January 2018, 03:29 PM	#14
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Congrats Adam!!! Gorgeous watch ...

22 January 2018, 03:31 PM	#15
WristEnvy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ray Location: Berkeley, CA Watch: IG @watch.kakashi Posts: 2,579	Congratulations. Watch shopping or window shopping can be quite fun in Japan. http://instagram.com/watch.kakashi/

22 January 2018, 04:01 PM	#16
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Nice! I didn't realize they were still making them. I knew older models had it. Here mine (an older SBGT003 on aftermarket bracelet). For me half the fun of having the day is having it in kanji, even though it takes me a second longer to figure out what day it is.

22 January 2018, 04:26 PM	#18
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Oh snap Adam! That is gorgeous! Great price too. Gotta love Bic Camera. We gotta hook up someday either here or Hong Kong.

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Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Yea there is or was ( haven't checked in awhile ) a direct from where I am on Dragon Air that can get pretty cheap as well. I'll make it over someday.

22 January 2018, 04:49 PM	#21
ragingcao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tokyo Watch: cha talking about? Posts: 2,919	Congrats Adam. Hope you enjoyed Japan in addition to the watch shopping

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GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	It looks gorgeous. Huge congrats!

22 January 2018, 06:08 PM	#27
moyski "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 120	Very nice! Never considered quartz GS before but this is a very handsome watch! Just curious, does the day & date change instantaneously at midnight or does it roll over slowly in a span of a few hours? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2018, 06:28 PM	#30
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	I used a 1.2mm screw for Steve’s watch when I sized it for him. Wanna meet up? I’ll be more than happy to help you with resizing. :)

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