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Old 5 October 2023, 07:52 AM   #1
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Today I picked up this lovely and capable watch. The Grand-Seiko SBGC251G spring drive GMT chronograph titanium from the evolution 9 series.

Since acquiring the SLGA015 Diver 5 day I have been enamored with GS titanium E9 models. They feel absolutely incredible on the wrist.

This watch also features a sapphire bezel, crystal and case back. The 50 jewel spring drive movement is a site to behold as well. Fantastic watch and glad I aquired this one.
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Old 5 October 2023, 11:20 AM   #2
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Old 5 October 2023, 06:42 PM   #3
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Looks fantastic ! Congratulations
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Old 5 October 2023, 07:48 PM   #4
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Congratulations Wayne! Love that lumed bezel Are the indices glowing in a different color than the bezel numerals and hands?
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Old 5 October 2023, 08:26 PM   #5
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Congratulations Wayne! Love that lumed bezel Are the indices glowing in a different color than the bezel numerals and hands?
The GMT hand and bezel markers are the same color. Kinda cool I think.
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Old 5 October 2023, 10:45 PM   #6
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The GMT hand and bezel markers are the same color. Kinda cool I think.
Very cool indeed
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Congratulations Wayne, beauty
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Old 6 October 2023, 01:16 AM   #8
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what size wrist and can u show a shot? looks awesome but seems large for me.
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Old 6 October 2023, 02:17 AM   #9
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7.25 wrist
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Old 6 October 2023, 11:27 AM   #10
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That’s a great reference. Solid pickup, congrats


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Old 7 October 2023, 08:39 PM   #11
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Thank you all. It is truly is a amazing piece. I don't know if it's the large dial or just my camera, but it looks big in photos. But in real life or in a mirror it looks perfectly fine with plenty of wrist on either side of the lugs. It's a strange phenomenon that I can't get my mind around in the difference in appearance.

Anyway, I love this impressive masterpiece from Grand-Seiko.
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Very nice, congratulations.
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Congratulations. Great looking watch. Enjoy Wayne.
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I put a silicon strap on it last night to cut the lug to lug measurements down about 3mm. Also I like the look the strap gives on this piece.
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