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mpcdude · 1 April 2019, 12:21 PM

I’m very close to pulling the trigger on this US limited GS. How are you owners liking it after a few months now? Thanks!

1William · 1 April 2019, 08:43 PM

My first and currently only Grand Seiko. I really like the watch and am enjoying it in a rotation. The dial is amazing in all different light conditions. Go for it.

JR16 · 1 April 2019, 09:30 PM

I’ve had mine since December and love it, but still trying to get the right fit given lack of microadjustments. I tried it on the leather straps it came with but wasn’t a fan.

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jcarm981 · 2 April 2019, 01:47 AM

Huge fan. You’ll love it.

Mirus Watches · 3 April 2019, 01:03 AM

A friend and I almost pulled the trigger on these at the Seiko boutique in NYC. The dial is really something to behold in person as the character changes drastically in the light.

I highly recommend holding one in person and if it sings to you, buy it!

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Rrpdc · 3 April 2019, 01:25 AM

I have looked at a couple of times. Doesn’t “speak” to me like the snowflake.

mpcdude · 3 April 2019, 01:29 AM

Thanks for your inputs guys! Just pulled the trigger!!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=666804

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

I have looked at a couple of times. Doesn’t “speak” to me like the snowflake.

As an owner of the Snowflake and now this, I much prefer the Kirazuri and it’s not because of recency bias!

SN13 · 3 April 2019, 01:36 AM

Just received mine.

Mirus Watches · 3 April 2019, 02:07 AM

Congrats to you both! Beautiful.

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sensui · 3 April 2019, 05:59 AM

Quite honestly I fell in love with the dial the moment I saw this at the boutique. My reservations were heavy because I've never had a spring drive and the power reserve subdial was questionable....but in person it was a stunner so I picked it up. Now every time it's on my wrist, it's just so good. I think the PR subdial is one of those quirks that Seiko is making as their signature....like a cyclops to a Rolex or a helium escape crown to a Seamaster/Omega etc. You grow to appreciate it.

Tbonewalk · 8 April 2019, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

Quite honestly I fell in love with the dial the moment I saw this at the boutique. My reservations were heavy because I've never had a spring drive and the power reserve subdial was questionable....but in person it was a stunner so I picked it up. Now every time it's on my wrist, it's just so good. I think the PR subdial is one of those quirks that Seiko is making as their signature....like a cyclops to a Rolex or a helium escape crown to a Seamaster/Omega etc. You grow to appreciate it.

Sub-dials in general were an acquired taste for me. But I really like the power reserve. On my Grand Seiko, it balances out the dial nicely, not leaving it empty... though GS usually have pretty interesting dials, even the simplest, plainest ones. I guess the fineness and quality just shine through. But it's a cool little gizmo and I enjoy it...

Bearxj86 · 8 April 2019, 10:59 AM

Its an amazing watch. It may be one of the few that is destined to trade over retail in the future.

MP5 · 8 April 2019, 11:27 AM

Love the glacier flake

Triple Crown · 8 April 2019, 12:15 PM

Love it. Don’t care for the bracelet that it came with (flashy and doesn’t taper). Put it on a strap and love it. Note the HODINKEE article, which has pics of the PM versions of this watch on a strap. Superb.

JR16 · 9 April 2019, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Crown

Love it. Don’t care for the bracelet that it came with (flashy and doesn’t taper). Put it on a strap and love it. Note the HODINKEE article, which has pics of the PM versions of this watch on a strap. Superb.

Which strap ? OEM or a hodinkee ?

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Triple Crown · 9 April 2019, 11:03 AM

OEM. It comes with two croc straps: (1) Black (or really dark navy, hard to tell) with matching stitching; and (2) brown with blue stitching that matches the color of the dial. Both are really sharp.

The photos on HODINKEE that I referenced show the PM versions on OEM straps. Gives folks a good idea of how the watch will look on a strap vs. the bracelet.

JR16 · 9 April 2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Crown

OEM. It comes with two croc straps: (1) Black (or really dark navy, hard to tell) with matching stitching; and (2) brown with blue stitching that matches the color of the dial. Both are really sharp.

The photos on HODINKEE that I referenced show the PM versions on OEM straps. Gives folks a good idea of how the watch will look on a strap vs. the bracelet.

I was disappointed w the supplied straps - too thin at the lugs, making the lugs “stick out” on my 6.75 inch wrist. Looking for alternatives w thicker padding at the lug side.

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Triple Crown · 9 April 2019, 02:40 PM

I could see that the OEM straps could be a problem. I have a 7.25 wrist, so the OEM straps work for me. If you come up with a strap that works for you, please let me know. I’d be interested in seeing the solution.

Good luck! It’s an awesome watch — I hope you find something that works for you.

SN13 · 9 April 2019, 11:23 PM

jcarm981 · 10 April 2019, 12:08 AM

Switching it up a bit.

Triple Crown · 10 April 2019, 11:17 AM

That looks fantastic! May I ask what tool you used to change to the strap?

toxicavenger · 10 April 2019, 11:29 AM

I tried one on in NYC. I wanted to like it. I just couldn't get over the baby blanket blue.

jcarm981 · 10 April 2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Crown

That looks fantastic! May I ask what tool you used to change to the strap?

Burgeron 6767 works pretty well to get the strap on. Putting bracket back on was a little tricky but I got the 7825 tweezers.

SN13 · 10 April 2019, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcarm981

Burgeron 6767 works pretty well to get the strap on. Putting bracket back on was a little tricky but I got the 7825 tweezers.

The case has LUG HOLES!!!

Use a pusher. Heck almost all my watches have lug holes. It's almost mandatory for me!!

toxicavenger · 11 April 2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SN13

The case has LUG HOLES!!!

Use a pusher. Heck almost all my watches have lug holes. It's almost mandatory for me!!

Yeah right. You need no tools but a .02$ push pin.

Triple Crown · 11 April 2019, 01:22 PM

This may sound snotty, but it’s not intended as such. What tool would/do you use to swap straps on this watch? I honestly do not know.

Thanks in advance!

toxicavenger · 11 April 2019, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Crown

This may sound snotty, but it’s not intended as such. What tool would/do you use to swap straps on this watch? I honestly do not know.

Thanks in advance!

Use a push pin. It has drilled lugs.

Like this:

SN13 · 11 April 2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Use a push pin. It has drilled lugs.

Like this:

The Lug holes are on the small side, but one of my cheapest tools fits while the expensive ones do not...

Here is one from EBAY that looks exactly like mine...

30 for $3.

https://www.ebay.com/p/30-Pcs-Spring...8430845&chn=ps

toxicavenger · 12 April 2019, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SN13

The Lug holes are on the small side, but one of my cheapest tools fits while the expensive ones do not...

The lug holes should at least be .8mm, so you can use a safety pin on it. There are other solutions for sure. Some use a thick needle.

SN13 · 13 April 2019, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by toxicavenger

The lug holes should at least be .8mm, so you can use a safety pin on it. There are other solutions for sure. Some use a thick needle.

The lug holes on my 5-Digit Rolex, and my Seiko MM300 are large enough to fit a push pin. The GS lug holes are too small.

Order a set of the Tool I linked from ebay and it will last you forever... 30 of them? you could lose them annually and you'd still never need another.

1 April 2019, 12:21 PM	#1
mpcdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South Korea Posts: 205	Can owners of SBGA387 (558pcs Ltd edition) chime in? I’m very close to pulling the trigger on this US limited GS. How are you owners liking it after a few months now? Thanks!

3 April 2019, 01:36 AM	#8
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	Just received mine. __________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

8 April 2019, 12:15 PM	#14
Triple Crown Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 130	Just got one last week Love it. Don’t care for the bracelet that it came with (flashy and doesn’t taper). Put it on a strap and love it. Note the HODINKEE article, which has pics of the PM versions of this watch on a strap. Superb.

9 April 2019, 11:23 PM	#19
SN13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,124	__________________ IG@Construction_Time --- 1986 DD 18038 --- 1992 YM 16628 --- 2015 116600 SD4K --- SBDX001 MM300 --- 2009 Omega Ploprof White --- 2010 Omega LE LMPO

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1 April 2019, 09:30 PM	#3
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,186	I’ve had mine since December and love it, but still trying to get the right fit given lack of microadjustments. I tried it on the leather straps it came with but wasn’t a fan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 April 2019, 01:47 AM	#4
jcarm981 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: Patek 5167 Posts: 708	Huge fan. You’ll love it.

3 April 2019, 01:03 AM	#5
Mirus Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: US Posts: 8	A friend and I almost pulled the trigger on these at the Seiko boutique in NYC. The dial is really something to behold in person as the character changes drastically in the light. I highly recommend holding one in person and if it sings to you, buy it! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk

3 April 2019, 01:25 AM	#6
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	I have looked at a couple of times. Doesn’t “speak” to me like the snowflake.

3 April 2019, 02:07 AM	#9
Mirus Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: US Posts: 8	Congrats to you both! Beautiful. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk

3 April 2019, 05:59 AM	#10
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Quite honestly I fell in love with the dial the moment I saw this at the boutique. My reservations were heavy because I've never had a spring drive and the power reserve subdial was questionable....but in person it was a stunner so I picked it up. Now every time it's on my wrist, it's just so good. I think the PR subdial is one of those quirks that Seiko is making as their signature....like a cyclops to a Rolex or a helium escape crown to a Seamaster/Omega etc. You grow to appreciate it.

8 April 2019, 10:59 AM	#12
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,800	Its an amazing watch. It may be one of the few that is destined to trade over retail in the future.

8 April 2019, 11:27 AM	#13
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	Love the glacier flake

9 April 2019, 11:03 AM	#16
Triple Crown Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 130	OEM. It comes with two croc straps: (1) Black (or really dark navy, hard to tell) with matching stitching; and (2) brown with blue stitching that matches the color of the dial. Both are really sharp. The photos on HODINKEE that I referenced show the PM versions on OEM straps. Gives folks a good idea of how the watch will look on a strap vs. the bracelet.

9 April 2019, 02:40 PM	#18
Triple Crown Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 130	I could see that the OEM straps could be a problem. I have a 7.25 wrist, so the OEM straps work for me. If you come up with a strap that works for you, please let me know. I’d be interested in seeing the solution. Good luck! It’s an awesome watch — I hope you find something that works for you.

10 April 2019, 11:17 AM	#21
Triple Crown Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 130	That looks fantastic! May I ask what tool you used to change to the strap?

10 April 2019, 11:29 AM	#22
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	I tried one on in NYC. I wanted to like it. I just couldn't get over the baby blanket blue.

11 April 2019, 01:22 PM	#26
Triple Crown Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 130	This may sound snotty, but it’s not intended as such. What tool would/do you use to swap straps on this watch? I honestly do not know. Thanks in advance!

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