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Old 1 December 2018, 05:46 AM   #31
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Nice pair of Grand Seikos, congrats for taking the plunge on exploring the brand — next stop Credor...





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Old 1 December 2018, 05:49 AM   #32
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My favourite GS-videos:

https://youtu.be/nAsOGZiy39w

https://youtu.be/zgwdqc7OrJM

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Old 1 December 2018, 06:49 AM   #33
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The first video- the HODINKEE one, is excellent;
A HODINKEE write up on the Snowflake, introduced me to Grand Seiko ,I’m now an enthusiastic convert ! Coming from a “Rolex only” mindset .... GS is a brave new world ! - worth exploring!
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Old 1 December 2018, 07:01 AM   #34
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Both are gorgeous. Congrats!
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Old 1 December 2018, 09:08 AM   #35
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Congrats great additions to your collection
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Old 1 December 2018, 09:30 AM   #36
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Two sets of 24hr numbers and a luminous bezel raise this one above any Rolex GMT for practicality, IMO.
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Old 1 December 2018, 09:45 AM   #37
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Congratulations... beautiful watches. I went through the same process a few months back. Finally stopped and actually looked at the GS offerings and couldn’t believe what I was missing. The SBGE201 is probably my favorite watch in my collection. Enjoy!
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Great pair! I think you hit it out of the park.
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Old 1 December 2018, 02:13 PM   #39
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Oh man!!! 2 on my list... Congratulations they are both absolute killers!!

the fact that they are limited doesn't hurt either!!
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Two sets of 24hr numbers and a luminous bezel raise this one above any Rolex GMT for practicality, IMO.
+1. No doubt about this.

And double congrats to OP for both beautiful pieces!
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Old 1 December 2018, 09:01 PM   #41
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The first video- the HODINKEE one, is excellent;

A HODINKEE write up on the Snowflake, introduced me to Grand Seiko ,I’m now an enthusiastic convert ! Coming from a “Rolex only” mindset .... GS is a brave new world ! - worth exploring!



You’re so right: brave new world! Actually I feel now that my earlier ”Rolex only” -mindset was quite narrow minded. The history of watches is so deep&rich!
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Rolex itself (R-shortage, arrogance and poor customer service) made me to look for other options!


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Old 1 December 2018, 09:01 PM   #42
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Old 1 December 2018, 09:03 PM   #43
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Congrats great additions to your collection

Thank You!

Woooow!!! That black dial is stunning!!! Congrats!!


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Old 1 December 2018, 09:03 PM   #44
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Two sets of 24hr numbers and a luminous bezel raise this one above any Rolex GMT for practicality, IMO.


Good point and very true!!


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Old 1 December 2018, 09:05 PM   #45
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Congratulations... beautiful watches. I went through the same process a few months back. Finally stopped and actually looked at the GS offerings and couldn’t believe what I was missing. The SBGE201 is probably my favorite watch in my collection. Enjoy!


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Old 1 December 2018, 09:05 PM   #46
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Great pair! I think you hit it out of the park.


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Beautiful watches, I totally understand your joy
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Oh man!!! 2 on my list... Congratulations they are both absolute killers!!

the fact that they are limited doesn't hurt either!!


That they are limited, that gives the extra kick!!

For example my Rolex ”Hulk”:
How many thousands of Hulk’s are out there?

With these limited Grand Seiko’s:
SBGM235G: only 1000pcs
SBGE245G: : only 600pcs

Wow!


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+1. No doubt about this.

And double congrats to OP for both beautiful pieces!


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Old 1 December 2018, 09:22 PM   #50
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Amazing Spring Drive; Grand Seiko:
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Old 1 December 2018, 09:26 PM   #51
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Old 1 December 2018, 11:31 PM   #52
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Great looking pair! I am going to have to check out GS. Enjoy.
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Old 2 December 2018, 03:52 AM   #53
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Congrats x2 - both are stunners

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Congrats!

That gmt is killer and I Love those lug holes.
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That gmt is killer and I Love those lug holes.


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