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Old 18 November 2022, 03:43 AM   #871
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This will not come off of the wrist for a long time.

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Old 20 November 2022, 02:23 AM   #872
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Old 20 November 2022, 03:40 AM   #873
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Old 20 November 2022, 07:51 PM   #874
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Old 21 November 2022, 12:05 AM   #875
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Old 21 November 2022, 02:29 AM   #876
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Old 21 November 2022, 10:35 PM   #877
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Old 22 November 2022, 12:02 AM   #878
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NICE watch Wayne! This is such a killer diver. How long have you had this one?
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Old 22 November 2022, 01:44 PM   #879
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NICE watch Wayne! This is such a killer diver. How long have you had this one?
That's a SBGA461 I was trying on for size. I'm actually looking at the SBGA015 evolution 9 but also want the SBGA009. Kind of torn between the 2.

SBGA461 is a 44mm and looks big in the picture. But it actually fits pretty well in real life. But even though I have a passion for divers I'm still leaning towards the SBGA009 5 day.
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Old 22 November 2022, 11:03 PM   #880
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Love that strap! Is it a factory GS strap?
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Old 26 November 2022, 02:56 AM   #882
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What strap is that? Looks awesome! Pretty sure this 413 is going to be my first GS and since im slow at work i fugured I would cruise on over here! thanks for all of the ideas!
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Old 27 November 2022, 03:55 AM   #883
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Old 30 November 2022, 10:58 PM   #885
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That is a very handsome watch and it looks even better on your wrist.

Do you notice the thickness of the SBGE253 at all? I understand the life curve downward and hug the wrist?

Thinking of getting this exact model as my next GS.

My SBGA071 is starting to feel lonely.

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Old 17 December 2022, 12:27 AM   #899
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That is a very handsome watch and it looks even better on your wrist.

Do you notice the thickness of the SBGE253 at all? I understand the life curve downward and hug the wrist?

Thinking of getting this exact model as my next GS.

My SBGA071 is starting to feel lonely.

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Sorry I took so long to respond. As usual I never got a notification from Crapatalk.

I have no issue at all with the thickness. Grand Seiko has a curved almost pillow-like shape to the case sides which show off that beautiful Zaratsu polishing and so of hugs the wrist as you mentioned.

It's the same thickness as the Tudor GMT I believe but wears it a lot better as stated above. I traded my Tudor GMT towards this and have been very happy with my decision.

The GS pulls off dressier situations a lot better than the Tudor thanks to the beautifully polished look of the ceramic bezel, glossy dial, and various polished surfaces on the case and bracelet. But it totally works as a sports watch too.

The spring drive movement is flat out amazing. You can set this thing once every six months and be good to go. 72 hr power reserve too.

Lastly it fixes some of the deficiencies of previous Grand Seikos with the lumed hands and cardinal indices and the 4 position micro adjust on the clasp. I totally love this watch if you can't tell yet

Only negatives I can come up with is its a little top heavy so if you wear it loose it can travel a bit. Some folks might want all the indices to be lumed and might want on the fly micro adjustability but to me that's nit picking. No big deal.

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Sorry I took so long to respond. As usual I never got a notification from Crapatalk.

I have no issue at all with the thickness. Grand Seiko has a curved almost pillow-like shape to the case sides which show off that beautiful Zaratsu polishing and so of hugs the wrist as you mentioned.

It's the same thickness as the Tudor GMT I believe but wears it a lot better as stated above. I traded my Tudor GMT towards this and have been very happy with my decision.

The GS pulls off dressier situations a lot better than the Tudor thanks to the beautifully polished look of the ceramic bezel, glossy dial, and various polished surfaces on the case and bracelet. But it totally works as a sports watch too.

The spring drive movement is flat out amazing. You can set this thing once every six months and be good to go. 72 hr power reserve too.

Lastly it fixes some of the deficiencies of previous Grand Seikos with the lumed hands and cardinal indices and the 4 position micro adjust on the clasp. I totally love this watch if you can't tell yet

Only negatives I can come up with is its a little top heavy so if you wear it loose it can travel a bit. Some folks might want all the indices to be lumed and might want on the fly micro adjustability but to me that's nit picking. No big deal.

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No worries.

Your comments about this watch convinced me to buy it sight unseen.

I just ordered this exact model, a pre-owned set, from Japan.

Hope it arrives before the new year. Can't wait!
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