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JParm · 3 April 2019, 02:22 AM

Just...wow. Had only seen it in pictures, and as a few of you might have known, I was torn between this and the SBGW231. It is even better in person!! Pictures do not do this watch justice, and it is a tough watch to photograph.

Thanks to a smooth transaction from a fellow member here; got 3 straps out of it, including 2 OEM straps, 1 OEM deployant and 1 OEM buckle.

Absolutely the right decision for me, and like most, I'm amazed at the level of detail by GS here. This one's a keeper!!

56402097_784577138580590_3082544624439394304_n by Jessie Pamaran, on Flickr

jcarm981 · 3 April 2019, 03:13 AM

Glad you finally got it! Patience pays off.

mgsooner · 3 April 2019, 03:54 AM

That is a beauty, congrats. I must admit the thinner profile of the 253 is a big advantage it has over the 231. Would be an absolutely killer watch to wear with a suit.

sensui · 3 April 2019, 04:09 AM

Big congrats.

Psmith · 3 April 2019, 05:24 AM

Congrats

Gharddog03 · 3 April 2019, 06:34 AM

Huge congrats!!! What a beauty!!!

wisemenofgotham · 3 April 2019, 08:16 AM

Congrats! Although I love my 231, this model is equally outstanding in my opinion!

Widows Son · 3 April 2019, 08:32 AM

Absolutely stunning!!! Lose the straps with the stitching though, that watch deserves only the most dressy strap available. She's a stunner!!!

Dana1 · 3 April 2019, 09:34 AM

Wonderful time piece. Congrats and wear in good health

JParm · 3 April 2019, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Absolutely stunning!!! Lose the straps with the stitching though, that watch deserves only the most dressy strap available. She's a stunner!!!

Yeah, thinking about shifting over to the brown gator...black is reserved for my Reverso 1931!

Fat_ninja · 3 April 2019, 10:12 AM

Wow really sharp

subtona · 3 April 2019, 10:15 AM

Congratulations great watch!

I have one in my small collection as well

Coop13 · 3 April 2019, 11:28 AM

Very nice watch, a lot to look at with this piece. I feel it will get better and better with time.

1William · 3 April 2019, 08:32 PM

Congratulations.

JParm · 3 April 2019, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Congratulations great watch!

I have one in my small collection as well

This one is definitely a keeper! Can't think of another watch from any brand at this price point that would match it's classic good looks and fine detailing.

JayHantz · 3 April 2019, 10:33 PM

Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations!

subtona · 3 April 2019, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

This one is definitely a keeper! Can't think of another watch from any brand at this price point that would match it's classic good looks and fine detailing.

Agreed. This release executes evry detail perfectly!

watchprenuer · 3 April 2019, 11:43 PM

great piece, the strap looks great as well

Urosfan · 3 April 2019, 11:54 PM

Congrats

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Cabaiguan · 4 April 2019, 12:10 PM

Congrats Jessie.

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Flybak · 4 April 2019, 12:26 PM

Beauty, congrats!!

JParm · 4 April 2019, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

Congrats Jessie.

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Thanks Ralph - great working with you! A very smooth transaction, to say the least.

watchprenuer · 5 April 2019, 07:09 AM

quality time you've got there congrats

Burr · 8 April 2019, 03:13 PM

Congrats! Love the hint of blue from the second hand

didyunt · 8 April 2019, 04:18 PM

I have been Congratulating a lot of people today, Congrats to you also.

Art 1 · 8 April 2019, 08:32 PM

That’s very nice. Congrats.

RamyAshour · 12 April 2019, 04:44 PM

Amazing watch, congratulations!

6scape · 13 April 2019, 11:25 AM

Nice one.

easterbunny · 13 April 2019, 01:08 PM

Holy smokes that is nice. Can something like this be daily work or is it too nice!? lol. I love it.

Coop13 · 13 April 2019, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easterbunny

Holy smokes that is nice. Can something like this be daily work or is it too nice!? lol. I love it.

Yes it can if you put it on your wrist every morning. However if you don't then it's highly doubtful.

3 April 2019, 02:22 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,554	First Grand Seiko - SBGW253 has arrived! Just...wow. Had only seen it in pictures, and as a few of you might have known, I was torn between this and the SBGW231. It is even better in person!! Pictures do not do this watch justice, and it is a tough watch to photograph. Thanks to a smooth transaction from a fellow member here; got 3 straps out of it, including 2 OEM straps, 1 OEM deployant and 1 OEM buckle. Absolutely the right decision for me, and like most, I'm amazed at the level of detail by GS here. This one's a keeper!! 56402097_784577138580590_3082544624439394304_n by Jessie Pamaran, on Flickr __________________

3 April 2019, 05:24 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

3 April 2019, 10:15 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,985	Congratulations great watch! I have one in my small collection as well __________________

4 April 2019, 12:10 PM	#20
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Congrats Jessie. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

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3 April 2019, 03:13 AM	#2
jcarm981 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: Patek 5167 Posts: 706	Glad you finally got it! Patience pays off.

3 April 2019, 03:54 AM	#3
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,905	That is a beauty, congrats. I must admit the thinner profile of the 253 is a big advantage it has over the 231. Would be an absolutely killer watch to wear with a suit.

3 April 2019, 04:09 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Big congrats.

3 April 2019, 06:34 AM	#6
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Huge congrats!!! What a beauty!!!

3 April 2019, 08:16 AM	#7
wisemenofgotham "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 106	Congrats! Although I love my 231, this model is equally outstanding in my opinion!

3 April 2019, 08:32 AM	#8
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	Absolutely stunning!!! Lose the straps with the stitching though, that watch deserves only the most dressy strap available. She's a stunner!!!

3 April 2019, 09:34 AM	#9
Dana1 Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: USA Posts: 229	Wonderful time piece. Congrats and wear in good health

3 April 2019, 10:12 AM	#11
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Wow really sharp

3 April 2019, 11:28 AM	#13
Coop13 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: SBGW231, SRP777 Posts: 567	Very nice watch, a lot to look at with this piece. I feel it will get better and better with time.

3 April 2019, 08:32 PM	#14
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,630	Congratulations.

3 April 2019, 10:33 PM	#16
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations!

3 April 2019, 11:43 PM	#18
watchprenuer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: united states Posts: 92	great piece, the strap looks great as well

3 April 2019, 11:54 PM	#19
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 April 2019, 12:26 PM	#21
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Beauty, congrats!!

5 April 2019, 07:09 AM	#23
watchprenuer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: united states Posts: 92	quality time you've got there congrats

8 April 2019, 03:13 PM	#24
Burr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 56	Congrats! Love the hint of blue from the second hand

8 April 2019, 04:18 PM	#25
didyunt Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 129	I have been Congratulating a lot of people today, Congrats to you also.

8 April 2019, 08:32 PM	#26
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That’s very nice. Congrats.

12 April 2019, 04:44 PM	#27
RamyAshour "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 152	Amazing watch, congratulations!

13 April 2019, 11:25 AM	#28
6scape Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: us Posts: 76	Nice one.

13 April 2019, 01:08 PM	#29
easterbunny "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 384	Holy smokes that is nice. Can something like this be daily work or is it too nice!? lol. I love it.

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