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Old 1 February 2019, 03:30 PM   #1
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Incoming Grand Seiko. Beauty in simplicity.

Introducing the dressy #SBGW035 into my collection! This charming fellow ticks these boxes for me:⁣

-Classic 37mm case ✔️⁣

-The super accurate and beautifully finished 9S64 Hand-wound movement with 72hrs of power reserve ✔️⁣

-No date ✔️⁣

-Creamy ivory dial with blued-seconds hand ✔️⁣

A simple watch but elevated to the superlative Grand Seiko standards with their signature Zaratsu-polished applied indices, hands and case. This is the best watch to tell others that “It’s just a Seiko”. 😏⁣


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Old 1 February 2019, 04:52 PM   #2
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This one is beautiful.
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Old 1 February 2019, 05:38 PM   #3
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Great - congratulations, I really like these
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Old 1 February 2019, 06:27 PM   #4
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Beautiful, love the dial colour and the beads of rice bracelet
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Old 1 February 2019, 07:04 PM   #5
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Phantastic!!

Where did you find the old dial variant?
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Old 1 February 2019, 07:35 PM   #6
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That's fabulous, many congratulations.
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Old 1 February 2019, 07:47 PM   #7
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Phantastic!!

Where did you find the old dial variant?
Thanks! Found it in a greydealer shop. The watch was from 2017 and absolutely minty!
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Old 1 February 2019, 08:12 PM   #8
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Phew—that is stunning. I’ve always loved the mechanical GS. The box crystal and hands are truly stunning. That’s a great find. Congratulations and wear it in good health.
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Old 1 February 2019, 08:41 PM   #9
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Gorgeous! It's a real shame what happened to the new Grand Seiko dials.
The followup to the SBGW031 and SBGW035 look awfully unbalanced compared to the originals.
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Old 1 February 2019, 08:55 PM   #10
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My radar is red hot for a GS that combo is so nice .
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Old 1 February 2019, 09:21 PM   #11
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Very elegant;
You will enjoy wearing it!
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Old 1 February 2019, 10:12 PM   #12
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Congratulations.
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Old 1 February 2019, 11:37 PM   #13
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Just pure , great watch

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Old 2 February 2019, 01:05 AM   #14
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I really like this model...the beads of rice bracelet is super comfortable...
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Old 2 February 2019, 02:26 AM   #15
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I just love how they make something so simple look so intricate at the same time. The sharp bevels on the hands and markers. And that perfect cream color. Love these things!
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Old 2 February 2019, 02:28 AM   #16
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Strictly business.
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Old 2 February 2019, 02:50 AM   #17
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Congrats

Simply gorgeous
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Old 2 February 2019, 03:05 AM   #18
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Lovely.
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Old 2 February 2019, 05:22 AM   #19
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If Patek made this watch and slapped a 25k pricetag on it, people would be lining up in front of the boutiques. Just sayin
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Old 2 February 2019, 05:27 AM   #20
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Looks great,. congrats and wear in good health
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Old 2 February 2019, 12:39 PM   #21
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That is sharp!
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Old 2 February 2019, 04:21 PM   #22
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Just gorgeous, congrats
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Old 3 February 2019, 11:36 PM   #23
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Congratulations on the Seiko

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It’s beautiful time piece
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Old 3 February 2019, 11:57 PM   #24
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Congrats love this one!
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Old 6 February 2019, 04:03 AM   #25
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Old 6 February 2019, 12:10 PM   #26
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Very nice! congrats
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Old 6 February 2019, 01:18 PM   #27
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I remember getting my first GS SBG 285, i bet that is how you feel holding your SBGW035. Amazing feeling. Big congrats and enjoy.
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Old 6 February 2019, 01:19 PM   #28
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Very nice! Big beads of rice fan!
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Old 6 February 2019, 02:25 PM   #29
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Old 12 February 2019, 12:22 PM   #30
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Great choice, OP, a classic watch.
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