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roach7 · 29 January 2012, 11:30 AM

i can stare at this dial all day long...

FeelingTheBlues · 29 January 2012, 12:16 PM

Looks great, I love that power reserve indicator! Congratulations!

Psmith · 29 January 2012, 01:14 PM

A beautiful piece of work - I especially like the hands

nc42acc · 30 January 2012, 03:39 AM

Henry that is one beautiful watch!!!!!

mdtddd2007 · 2 February 2012, 01:53 PM

Great looking watch. I am thinking of getting one. Congrats...

drockadam · 4 February 2012, 07:12 AM

Wow! Very nice!

RRGHOST1 · 4 February 2012, 07:14 AM

You cant deny it does look good.

warren G. · 4 February 2012, 07:16 AM

amazing...

oceandweller · 4 February 2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roach7

i can stare at this dial all day long...

I have been told the Seiko Grand is an extremely accurate time-keeper, even before the 'Spring Drive' days. Now with one, may I know how accurate it is, please?

It is a spectacular watch and there is no doubt about it. Congratulations, for the excellent choice.

roach7 · 5 February 2012, 01:25 AM

let me time it for one week and let's see...

roach7 · 5 February 2012, 01:29 AM

ok, i've set it against the atomic clock at time.gov

i'll update this thread around 12pm each day...

it'll be fun to see exactly how accurate the spring drive is!

dddrees · 5 February 2012, 01:27 PM

Nice, I like the blue second hand and the way they placed the power reserve. The markers, hour, and minute hands look pretty nice also.

oceandweller · 5 February 2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roach7

ok, i've set it against the atomic clock at time.gov

i'll update this thread around 12pm each day...

it'll be fun to see exactly how accurate the spring drive is!

Yes, it is good if you can send a report daily, so that we can gauge its accuracy.

Not only the dial is something to die for but the movement of the seconds hand is so smooth, it reminds me of the Bulova Accutron. It is just beyond description and amazing.

roach7 · 6 February 2012, 06:07 AM

day 1

pecfect !

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oceandweller · 6 February 2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by roach7

day 1

pecfect !

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Not unexpected, at all. This Grand Seiko Spring Drive technology leaves others, light years behind.

Congratulations on your choice. Wear your 'atomic' beauty with brain, in good health.

roach7 · 7 February 2012, 03:48 AM

day 2

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liuk3 · 7 February 2012, 03:59 AM

Very nice looking watch. Thanks for sharing the pics.

oceandweller · 7 February 2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by roach7

day 2

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Over a period of time, I am sure you will make many of those, looking to own and wear a beautiful 'atomic watch', salivate. I am one of those.

Unfortunately, anywhere on your watch dial, I cannot find the word 'Chronometer'. Mine, a spanking brand-new watch has but its time-keeping is + 2 secs per day. I regret reprimanding the poor old watch technician.

Little wonder, Patek Philippe never had the word 'Chronometer', on any of its watch dial.

threemonkeys · 7 February 2012, 05:02 PM

That is one stunning watch.

roach7 · 8 February 2012, 03:05 AM

day 3

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let's see how many days it'll take for it to be off...

oceandweller · 8 February 2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by roach7

day 3

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let's see how many days it'll take for it to be off...

roach7

Like what I said earlier on, the accuracy is not unexpected but do keep on posting the result of its time-keeping, for at least a month, if possible.

Is your watch, sold in Japan only or one can get it world-wide?

Seiko's marketing strategy is poor, compared to some other brand-names. As a result of which, it will take some while before its quality is discovered by fanatics who want to own or wear a near perfect watch, accuracy-wise.

roach7 · 8 February 2012, 01:36 PM

the snowflake can be purchased from Seiko ADs in the USA

omegabenz · 8 February 2012, 05:24 PM

Just curious, what is your winding schedule?

roach7 · 8 February 2012, 05:39 PM

i put it on in the morning at 8am and take it off when i get home at 7pm...

is that what you mean?

roach7 · 9 February 2012, 03:41 AM

day 4

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still going strong

oceandweller · 9 February 2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by roach7

day 4

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still going strong

Superb!

As far as you know, is there any advertisement by Seiko, suggesting that it has produced the most accurate watch in the world, today?

roach7 · 9 February 2012, 07:19 AM

seiko is only willing to commit to 1 sec per day accuracy... even though most people are reporting far more accurate:

http://www.seikowatches.com/technolo...ive/index.html

oceandweller · 9 February 2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roach7

seiko is only willing to commit to 1 sec per day accuracy... even though most people are reporting far more accurate:

http://www.seikowatches.com/technolo...ive/index.html

Thanks for the brochure. Of course, they will not say '0' but for them to commit to '1', it is indeed spectacular and unheard of, before this. A chronometer is expected to be within + - 10 secs per day.

I shall try to save enough money and the Seiko Grand Spring Drive will be high on the list. It is much appreciated, for bringing this beauty with top accuracy, to our attention.

Please carry-on reporting its accuracy, if you may. Wear it, in good health.

roach7 · 10 February 2012, 03:21 AM

day 5

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i didn't expect it to go this long...

oceandweller · 10 February 2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by roach7

day 5

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i didn't expect it to go this long...

I think it will go like this, for at least two weeks. Anyway, please keep on with the advice. It is appreciated.

29 January 2012, 11:30 AM	#1
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	grand seiko snowflake i can stare at this dial all day long...

29 January 2012, 12:16 PM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Looks great, I love that power reserve indicator! Congratulations! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

29 January 2012, 01:14 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	A beautiful piece of work - I especially like the hands __________________

4 February 2012, 07:16 AM	#8
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	amazing... __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

5 February 2012, 01:27 PM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice, I like the blue second hand and the way they placed the power reserve. The markers, hour, and minute hands look pretty nice also. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 January 2012, 03:39 AM	#4
nc42acc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marty Location: North Carolina Watch: out!!!!! Posts: 502	Henry that is one beautiful watch!!!!!

2 February 2012, 01:53 PM	#5
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,657	Great looking watch. I am thinking of getting one. Congrats...

4 February 2012, 07:12 AM	#6
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Wow! Very nice!

4 February 2012, 07:14 AM	#7
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,900	You cant deny it does look good.

5 February 2012, 01:25 AM	#10
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	let me time it for one week and let's see...

5 February 2012, 01:29 AM	#11
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	ok, i've set it against the atomic clock at time.gov i'll update this thread around 12pm each day... it'll be fun to see exactly how accurate the spring drive is!

6 February 2012, 06:07 AM	#14
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	day 1 pecfect ! +0 sec

7 February 2012, 03:48 AM	#16
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	day 2 +0 sec

7 February 2012, 03:59 AM	#17
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,347	Very nice looking watch. Thanks for sharing the pics. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

7 February 2012, 05:02 PM	#19
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	That is one stunning watch.

8 February 2012, 03:05 AM	#20
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	day 3 +0 sec let's see how many days it'll take for it to be off...

8 February 2012, 01:36 PM	#22
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	the snowflake can be purchased from Seiko ADs in the USA

8 February 2012, 05:24 PM	#23
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	Just curious, what is your winding schedule?

8 February 2012, 05:39 PM	#24
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	i put it on in the morning at 8am and take it off when i get home at 7pm... is that what you mean?

9 February 2012, 03:41 AM	#25
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	day 4 +0 sec still going strong

9 February 2012, 07:19 AM	#27
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	seiko is only willing to commit to 1 sec per day accuracy... even though most people are reporting far more accurate: http://www.seikowatches.com/technolo...ive/index.html

10 February 2012, 03:21 AM	#29
roach7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: henry Location: nyc Watch: 16610lv Posts: 1,829	day 5 +/- 0 sec i didn't expect it to go this long...

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