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Old 25 August 2021, 08:32 AM   #1
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Icon20 3 new US LEs: SBGW273, SBGW275 & SBGW277

140 of each. $4,900. 37mm. Manual wind.

They all look great.






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Old 25 August 2021, 08:34 AM   #2
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Stunning dials. 39mm, I would've been sold, just got disconnected off their Zoom call.
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Old 25 August 2021, 08:49 AM   #3
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Some more photos from the web.

Ooof, love these.





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Old 25 August 2021, 08:54 AM   #4
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These looks great! Well done GS.
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Old 25 August 2021, 08:59 AM   #5
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These are so good. Gone in a flash imo. Truly limited.
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:13 AM   #6
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Looks like we were on the same Zoom! haha

These are truly beautiful dials. I just sold my SBGW231 and am strongly considering one of these to replace it! The question is of course... which one?!?
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:20 AM   #7
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Just saw these on Instagram....beautiful. But which to choose!
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:24 AM   #8
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Looks like we were on the same Zoom! haha

These are truly beautiful dials. I just sold my SBGW231 and am strongly considering one of these to replace it! The question is of course... which one?!?
I'm liking the lighter green dial with the brown strap and blue second hand. (SBGW273)
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:25 AM   #9
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I assume all spoken for already?
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:26 AM   #10
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I'm liking the lighter green dial with the brown strap and blue second hand. (SBGW273)

The blued seconds hand is awesome. I always admired that about the SBGW235, but never liked the beads of rice bracelet.
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:27 AM   #11
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Everything they announced today is available on the US website as we speak…or at least as of a few seconds ago.


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Old 25 August 2021, 09:38 AM   #12
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Just ordered the 275. Super pumped, these look awesome.
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:40 AM   #13
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Everything they announced today is available on the US website as we speak…or at least as of a few seconds ago.


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Link I can’t find em lol
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:40 AM   #14
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Just ordered the 275. Super pumped, these look awesome.

Where?!
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https://grandseikoboutique.us/produc...imited-sbgw275
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https://grandseikoboutique.us/produc...imited-sbgw275

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Old 25 August 2021, 09:42 AM   #17
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Just ordered the 275. Super pumped, these look awesome.

Nice!! I’m between that and the 273. Decisions decisions…
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:45 AM   #18
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Nice!! I’m between that and the 273. Decisions decisions…
Can't go wrong. I have both in my cart right now... I'll learn to love the 37mm
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Nice!! I’m between that and the 273. Decisions decisions…
It was such a good up between those two for me. The pistachio dial color is so unique and that pop of the seconds hand looks amazing. Ultimately went 275 because teal is my favorite color. But can't go wrong with any of the three.
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:50 AM   #20
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Thanks boys. Now I can’t decide. I think I’m the only one leaning 277 lol
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Old 25 August 2021, 09:51 AM   #21
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Purchased..............................275........ ...............

I love the 273 a bit more with the blue second hand but the 275 seems to match more of what I wear.
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Old 25 August 2021, 10:00 AM   #22
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Thanks boys. Now I can’t decide. I think I’m the only one leaning 277 lol
Apparently not. 273 and 277 sold out. 275 still available. Haha

Unless that's because an allocation for those two went to ADs while 275 was fully online/boutique.
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Old 25 August 2021, 10:03 AM   #23
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Gosh these are breathtaking
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Old 25 August 2021, 10:03 AM   #24
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It was such a good up between those two for me. The pistachio dial color is so unique and that pop of the seconds hand looks amazing. Ultimately went 275 because teal is my favorite color. But can't go wrong with any of the three.
I can't get away from the blued seconds hand... probably going 273.

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Thanks boys. Now I can’t decide. I think I’m the only one leaning 277 lol
Did you snag one??

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Purchased..............................275........ ...............

I love the 273 a bit more with the blue second hand but the 275 seems to match more of what I wear.
I love the blue strap too.

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Apparently not. 273 and 277 sold out. 275 still available. Haha

Unless that's because an allocation for those two went to ADs while 275 was fully online/boutique.
Yep, that's right. I've been texting with my guy from GS Soho and they're getting the 273 and 277.
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Apparently not. 273 and 277 sold out. 275 still available. Haha

Unless that's because an allocation for those two went to ADs while 275 was fully online/boutique.
Also what I was thinking in that 275 was an online exclusive. I guess we'll know this evening if it does or doesn't sell out.

Either way TRF accounted for at least 2.
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Also what I was thinking in that 275 was an online exclusive. I guess we'll know this evening if it does or doesn't sell out.

Either way TRF accounted for at least 2.
Can’t wait to see the incomings.
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Old 25 August 2021, 10:30 AM   #27
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I’m holding out for an anniversary seiko arnie, same proportions as original and with solar.
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Love that SBGW273 - Pistachio dial - I would suspect that the 'Sold out' means sold to retailers - not released until November - so I don't think it has yet been allocated to teh end user
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Love that SBGW273 - Pistachio dial - I would suspect that the 'Sold out' means sold to retailers - not released until November - so I don't think it has yet been allocated to teh end user
Yes. The portion of 273 and 277s you could have purchased directly through GS online have all been sold. The portion that have been allocated by GS to the ADs remain (although I’m sure they are already being allocated to customers as we speak).
The 275 was online/boutique exclusive only.
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Old 25 August 2021, 10:49 AM   #30
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I ultimately went 275 (before any were marked sold out online thankfully) but man. I really can’t figure which one I like best. I could make a case for each. My wife said just buy them all and figure it out later. I said no that’s not how this game is played lol we must choose!

I too love teal. I just do and being 37mm it’s nice to have some pop to make it a bit more vocal on the wrist. Not sure I’m sold on the strap but who cares really. It could play well with a lot of options.

Then there’s that mossy green with the blue seconds. Sheesh it’s the most unique of the bunch and you ultimately have to decide if you want that second hand pop or not.

Finally the more a subtle green 277. It initially caught my eye. I wonder if I would get bored faster without the pop of 275 or the blue seconds on the 273. All class. Am I classy though?
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