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3 April 2019, 02:22 AM | #1 |
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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
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3 April 2019, 03:13 AM | #2 |
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Glad you finally got it! Patience pays off.
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3 April 2019, 03:54 AM | #3 |
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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.
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3 April 2019, 04:09 AM | #4 |
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Big congrats.
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3 April 2019, 05:24 AM | #5 |
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Congrats
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3 April 2019, 06:34 AM | #6 |
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Huge congrats!!! What a beauty!!!
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3 April 2019, 08:16 AM | #7 |
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Congrats! Although I love my 231, this model is equally outstanding in my opinion!
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3 April 2019, 08:32 AM | #8 |
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Absolutely stunning!!! Lose the straps with the stitching though, that watch deserves only the most dressy strap available. She's a stunner!!!
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3 April 2019, 09:34 AM | #9 |
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Wonderful time piece. Congrats and wear in good health
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3 April 2019, 09:56 AM | #10 |
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Yeah, thinking about shifting over to the brown gator...black is reserved for my Reverso 1931!
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3 April 2019, 10:12 AM | #11 |
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Wow really sharp
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3 April 2019, 10:15 AM | #12 |
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Congratulations great watch!
I have one in my small collection as well
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3 April 2019, 11:28 AM | #13 |
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Very nice watch, a lot to look at with this piece. I feel it will get better and better with time.
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3 April 2019, 08:32 PM | #14 |
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Congratulations.
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3 April 2019, 09:59 PM | #15 |
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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.
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3 April 2019, 10:33 PM | #16 |
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Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations!
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3 April 2019, 11:32 PM | #17 |
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Agreed. This release executes evry detail perfectly!
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3 April 2019, 11:43 PM | #18 |
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great piece, the strap looks great as well
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3 April 2019, 11:54 PM | #19 |
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Congrats
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4 April 2019, 12:10 PM | #20 |
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Congrats Jessie.
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4 April 2019, 12:26 PM | #21 |
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Beauty, congrats!!
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4 April 2019, 10:37 PM | #22 |
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Thanks Ralph - great working with you! A very smooth transaction, to say the least.
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5 April 2019, 07:09 AM | #23 |
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quality time you've got there congrats
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8 April 2019, 03:13 PM | #24 |
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Congrats! Love the hint of blue from the second hand
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8 April 2019, 04:18 PM | #25 |
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I have been Congratulating a lot of people today, Congrats to you also.
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8 April 2019, 08:32 PM | #26 |
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That’s very nice. Congrats.
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12 April 2019, 04:44 PM | #27 |
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Amazing watch, congratulations!
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13 April 2019, 11:25 AM | #28 |
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Nice one.
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13 April 2019, 01:08 PM | #29 |
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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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13 April 2019, 10:47 PM | #30 |
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