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14 November 2018, 01:43 AM
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Grand Seiko Experiences?
First of all I have to say:
Thank You, Rolex, for the shortage! I found other brands because of the shortage. First Omega and now I’ve been interested in Grand Seiko.... What do you think: How does Grand Seiko match into Rolex&Omega -collection? What are your experiences wearing Grand Seiko? My first honest thought of Seiko was: ”Cheap Japanese watches....”. But now when I accidently saw some pics of Grand Seiko, I got excited! And now I’ve been reading articles, history of GS, watching videos... These two are very interesting IMO:  This one maby too close to EXP II:  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 02:14 AM
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I tried on the top one at a watch show. It is very attractive in person. I believe that it is a limited edition. GS gives you a lot of bang for the buck compared to Swiss watches.
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14 November 2018, 04:20 AM
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Thanks for sharing your experience! Looking forward for seeing it in person...  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 04:52 AM
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Really pleased with my snowflake. I had set aside funds for a hulk but didn't find one after 1.5 years...
 Oh and we had some $$ left over after getting the snowflake so we got another piece...  And we still have funds left for extra straps! One caveat about GS - their original straps and buckles are ridiculously expensive.
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14 November 2018, 05:43 AM
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Have had mine since April and I still love it.
Plan on adding more in the future. 
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14 November 2018, 06:24 AM
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Wow!! Stunning watches! The Snowflake dial is incredible!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 06:26 AM
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Very stylish; seems to be working well with suit! That white dial is so special!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 07:04 AM
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Here is the one I tried on recently. Great dial!
 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 07:22 AM
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Was in the market for a white dial watch and tried on a snowflake a few weeks ago. It is impressively light because of the titanium case and bracelet. Ended up going for the explorer 16570... the GS finished second.
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14 November 2018, 08:14 AM
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  Absolutely love both of mine grand Seiko is amazing for the price and incredibly good looking watches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 09:09 AM
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They make exceptional time pieces that would have very high price point equivalent w the Swiss. I have owned the sbgm027 which was very Rolex like
 Sold it ......fast forward today  Seriously contemplating the sbge201 tried it on this week end and it is superb all around masterfully finished just whoa |
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14 November 2018, 09:19 AM
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This one has had almost daily wear since I bought it in Japan last January.
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14 November 2018, 09:22 AM
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Looks great Adam. How’s the timekeeping?
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14 November 2018, 09:23 AM
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I have the SBGE201 and ended up selling my GMT Master. For me personally, I found the accuracy along with the fit and finish of the GS superior. So much so that I just picked up the SBGR limited edition to replace a DJ 41. I never paid much attention to GS until recently and used to just walk past the display at my local AD. After a little education from Dan at Timeless, I found I was missing out on something special and now I am hooked.
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14 November 2018, 09:26 AM
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14 November 2018, 09:58 AM
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New to GS myself and have to say I am blown away by the quality. The fit and finish are incredible especially when you consider the price. They are also every bit as accurate as my Swiss watches. So overall very impressed and highly recommend the brand!
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14 November 2018, 10:18 AM
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Nothing but good experiences so far. Be sure to try them on in person as fit is key. Excellent value.
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14 November 2018, 10:22 AM
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Autos have gotten pricier in recent years, but I like their 9F quartz lineup
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14 November 2018, 05:33 PM
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That dial is looking good!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:38 PM
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EXP II is a great Rolex!  Congrats for that! The bracelet in EXP II is somehow difficult for me: it stays a little bit loose all the time... I tried taking one link off, but then it was too tight...That I didn’t know that there is a titanium case&bracelet in the Snowflake! Thanks for sharing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:40 PM
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Congrats, looking so good!! Especially that ”Peacock”! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:44 PM
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Yeah: sbgm027 is too much Rolex like IMO! Otherwise that would be something to seriously concider.. Wow: that sbgm027 looks stunning. Some more pics, please? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:45 PM
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Congrats, timeless beauty!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:49 PM
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Thanks for sharing!! Great watches you have, congrats!!! That accuracy is amazing and the design looks so good. I have to see that SBGE201 in person! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:50 PM
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Thanks for this! What GS you have—any pics? All the best!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:54 PM
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Well said: The fit is the key. Also the pics and how the watch actually looks in reality are two different things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 05:55 PM
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The accuracy seems to be outstanding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 November 2018, 07:04 PM
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 Excellent timepieces. |
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14 November 2018, 09:05 PM
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14 November 2018, 10:09 PM
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I am a huge Seiko fan at the lower end and have been trying to educate myself on the GS. My AD carries them and I have tried them on and can not seem to balance the look with the cost and wear. I will probably at some point get one, I just have not found the right one yet.
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