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17 October 2020, 01:26 AM | #31 |
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17 October 2020, 05:48 AM | #32 |
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Pictures can’t capture the true artistry of the dial, you have to see it in person, it’s really amazing. This is a US-only issue watch, and even though I live in Europe I just had to get it, import tax and all As for the size, 40mm in diameter and 12.8mm thickness.
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17 October 2020, 08:14 AM | #33 |
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One of the best dials around.
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17 October 2020, 09:37 PM | #34 |
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I think that one of the main strengths of GS are their dials. Amazing artistry.
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17 October 2020, 10:31 PM | #35 |
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Welcome to the continuously growing GS owners club.
GS titanium is definitely harder than the steel used on my Rolexes. I am an horrible watch owner. Love them but keep scratching / banging them. My Snowflake handles the beating way above my expectations.
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17 October 2020, 11:25 PM | #36 |
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18 October 2020, 12:26 AM | #37 |
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Agree, most GS pictures don’t do the watches justice. Really need to see them in person. Great watch brother!
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18 October 2020, 02:55 AM | #38 |
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Thanks and it’s nice to see a well worn watch. I definitely don’t baby mine either.
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18 October 2020, 03:18 AM | #39 |
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Absolutely agree. With spring drive and as of recently 9SA5 movement, Grand Seiko keeps innovating in a big way, which is not something that most watch manufacturers can claim these days.
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18 October 2020, 03:20 AM | #40 |
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Thanks man, I’m really impressed with their attention to detail and overall pursuit of excellence.
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19 October 2020, 11:51 AM | #41 | |
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19 October 2020, 11:02 PM | #42 |
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I too have been researching and drooling over these spring drive Grand Seiko watches.
I love Swiss and German time pieces, but I seem to have this mental block against the Japanese pieces as a high end watch. I say mental because I love the look and the quality, the feel, but something about Japan movt... help me take the plunge!!! vdm |
19 October 2020, 11:09 PM | #43 |
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Nicely done Z, congratulations
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19 October 2020, 11:41 PM | #44 | |
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Lastly, where they go beyond Rolex and more into the Swiss holy trinity territory, is in the quality of their finishing. Everything is PERFECTLY executed. You can look at their dials & cases from whichever angle you wish with a 20x magnifying loupe and you will not spot any faults. Their only weakness I believe is their marketing strategy. I feel that limited editions & boutique only models are not necessary. Take the plunge and you won't regret it.
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19 October 2020, 11:42 PM | #45 |
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20 October 2020, 05:42 PM | #46 |
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Thank you
You seem to have my apprehensiveness pinned down. I am going to move on a GS skyflake as my first piece. vdm |
20 October 2020, 07:03 PM | #47 |
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You're welcome & skyflake is a beauty, so congrats in advance! The "art of watchmaking" is how I would define Grand Seiko in a single phrase. Google "Grand Seiko Micro Artist Studio" and you'll see what I mean.
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