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2 November 2005, 02:49 AM

Does it look familiar or somewhat inspired by something else?

BTW, you can order this from a gray dealer in Japan for about US$2500.

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 02:52 AM

WOW!! In all fairness, that does look very beautiful and so similar to something I've seen recently....

...something that looks like this!!

But is it worth the price??

2 November 2005, 02:53 AM

Well JJ, for US$2000 less than what an ExpII costs... I'd say 100% YES!

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 02:56 AM

I guess I have to agree....that is one cracker of a watch....but is it a chronometer?

padi56 · 2 November 2005, 02:56 AM

Nice watch with excellent movement,but myself prefer just the plain
ordinary grand seiko

2 November 2005, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I guess I have to agree....that is one cracker of a watch....but is it a chronometer?

Don't know JJ, my guess is Seiko doesn't send their watches for COSC rating. But I'd also guess their GS movements can probably keep up with, if not beat Rolex movements in terms of both quality and accuracy.

dman · 2 November 2005, 03:04 AM

That is frickin beautiful!! Love it!!

padi56 · 2 November 2005, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Don't know JJ, my guess is Seiko doesn't send their watches for COSC rating. But I'd also guess their GS movements can probably keep up with, if not beat Rolex movements in terms of both quality and accuracy.

Each Seiko grand is tested to a higher standard than the swiss COSC.Each watch must pass a very stingent test
to be -3 to +5 secs over 24 hours.But most are down
to + - 1 or 2 secs daily a fine movement.

2 November 2005, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Each Seiko grand is tested to a higher standard than the swiss COSC.Each
watch must pass a very stingent test to be -3 to +5 secs over 24 hours.
But most are down to + - 1 or 2 secs daily a fine movement.

Peter, you're a freakin' encyclopedia. Thanks mate. See JJ? Even a higher tolerence than COSC and Rolex.

dman · 2 November 2005, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Each Seiko grand is tested to a higher standard than the swiss COSC.Each watch must pass a very stingent test
to be -3 to +5 secs over 24 hours.But most are down
to + - 1 or 2 secs daily a fine movement.

Cool Padi, thanks for the information!!

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Peter, you're a freakin' encyclopedia. Thanks mate. See JJ? Even a higher tolerence than COSC and Rolex.

The BIG question is: Would you trade off your Expy and downgrade to that?

Me? Not in a million years!!

2 November 2005, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The BIG question is: Would you trade off your Expy and downgrade to that?

Me? Not in a million years!!

I don't think I'd ditch my ExpII for this GS... but if I didn't have the ExpII, the GS offers a watch of equal quality, accuracy and robustness at a much better price-point. Therefore, I'd go for it, if I didn't have the ExpII.

padi56 · 2 November 2005, 04:55 AM

I salute you John a man thats not just influenced by what name is on
the dial.

2 November 2005, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I salute you John a man thats not just influenced by what name is on
the dial.

Thanks mate.

I just think there are so many other brands out there offering as good or better watches than the 'all mighty' Rolex.

You watch... Seiko will take on the 'western' market with mechanical watches and give the Swiss a good shake-up, like they did with the quartz invasion.

dman · 2 November 2005, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Thanks mate.

I just think there are so many other brands out there offering as good or better watches than the 'all mighty' Rolex.

You watch... Seiko will take on the 'western' market with mechanical watches and give the Swiss a good shake-up, like they did with the quartz invasion.

They are certainly making a run at it with a quality product.

RogerF · 2 November 2005, 05:48 AM

A friend of mine from TZ L Joel has been eyeing that baby for a while. He is waiting for one of the few ppl on TZ with one to give it up to him LOL

2 November 2005, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

A friend of mine from TZ L Joel has been eyeing that baby for a while. He is waiting for one of the few ppl on TZ with one to give it up to him LOL

Why not just buy one straight from a dealer? Like I said, US$2500 from a reasonably well known dealer in Japan.

2 November 2005, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Thanks mate.

I just think there are so many other brands out there offering as good or better watches than the 'all mighty' Rolex.

Blasphemy!!

Mind you, I agree completely.........

dman · 2 November 2005, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avalon

Blasphemy!!

Mind you, I agree completely.........

Atl · 2 November 2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Don't know JJ, my guess is Seiko doesn't send their watches for COSC rating. But I'd also guess their GS movements can probably keep up with, if not beat Rolex movements in terms of both quality and accuracy.

Beat Rolex in quality?? Are you high??

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atl

Beat Rolex in quality?? Are you high??

At 6 foot 6 inches, you bet your sweet ass he's high!!

dman · 2 November 2005, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atl

Beat Rolex in quality?? Are you high??

Nah, he's just honest.

2 November 2005, 11:44 PM

Thanks Daren.

I'm high on life, my friend. But once you've been around watches long enough, you'll realize Rolex is the most recognized brand and the do make a tough mofo watch.... but there's plenty others that produce as good or better watches for a whole lot less (and a whooooole lot more, too).

3 November 2005, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Thanks Daren.

I'm high on life, my friend. But once you've been around watches long enough, you'll realize Rolex is the most recognized brand and the do make a tough mofo watch.... but there's plenty others that produce as good or better watches for a whole lot less (and a whooooole lot more, too).

Hey boys, "denile" ain't just a river that runs through Egypt........

mailman · 3 November 2005, 11:46 AM

I think it's a beautiful watch and would consider it if I was in the market for a GMT.

dman · 3 November 2005, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Thanks Daren.

I'm high on life, my friend. But once you've been around watches long enough, you'll realize Rolex is the most recognized brand and the do make a tough mofo watch.... but there's plenty others that produce as good or better watches for a whole lot less (and a whooooole lot more, too).

I know, I love my YM, but it is not the greatest or the worst of anything. I just like it because I do, nuff said.

Gedanken · 3 November 2005, 05:42 PM

Hey, uh, JJ, ever noticed how your Rolex looks like a Seiko?

JJ Irani · 3 November 2005, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Hey, uh, JJ, ever noticed how your Rolex looks like a Seiko?

Vice versa, tosser, vice versa!!!

padi56 · 3 November 2005, 07:20 PM

At last we have members who see with there eyes and not whats
written on the dial.Rolex make very fine watches,and they are my
favourite brand,but I have now broadened my taste now, to most
brands whether Swiss,English, Italian, German, or Japanese.

Earl · 4 November 2005, 12:54 AM

dang that is a sweet looking watch (GS)

2 November 2005, 02:49 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Gorgeous Grand Seiko... Does it look familiar or somewhat inspired by something else? BTW, you can order this from a gray dealer in Japan for about US$2500.

2 November 2005, 02:52 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW!! In all fairness, that does look very beautiful and so similar to something I've seen recently.... ...something that looks like this!! But is it worth the price?? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 November 2005, 02:56 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I guess I have to agree....that is one cracker of a watch....but is it a chronometer? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

2 November 2005, 02:56 AM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,976	Nice watch with excellent movement,but myself prefer just the plain ordinary grand seiko __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 November 2005, 03:04 AM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	That is frickin beautiful!! Love it!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 November 2005, 02:53 AM	#3
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Well JJ, for US$2000 less than what an ExpII costs... I'd say 100% YES!

2 November 2005, 04:55 AM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,976	I salute you John a man thats not just influenced by what name is on the dial. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 November 2005, 05:48 AM	#16
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	A friend of mine from TZ L Joel has been eyeing that baby for a while. He is waiting for one of the few ppl on TZ with one to give it up to him LOL

2 November 2005, 11:44 PM	#23
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Daren. I'm high on life, my friend. But once you've been around watches long enough, you'll realize Rolex is the most recognized brand and the do make a tough mofo watch.... but there's plenty others that produce as good or better watches for a whole lot less (and a whooooole lot more, too).

3 November 2005, 11:46 AM	#25
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,495	I think it's a beautiful watch and would consider it if I was in the market for a GMT. __________________ JJ

3 November 2005, 05:42 PM	#27
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hey, uh, JJ, ever noticed how your Rolex looks like a Seiko? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

3 November 2005, 07:20 PM	#29
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,976	At last we have members who see with there eyes and not whats written on the dial.Rolex make very fine watches,and they are my favourite brand,but I have now broadened my taste now, to most brands whether Swiss,English, Italian, German, or Japanese. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 November 2005, 12:54 AM	#30
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	dang that is a sweet looking watch (GS)

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