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SBGE285 - that’s an incredible watch
Man this is a good looking watch. Nice clasp finally too, good job GS. Ticked 1/3 of my peeves.
If they got it down to 12mm and tapered the brackets more 20mm to 16mm or 22mm to 18mm, I’d be ready for another GS. https://youtu.be/qJZgpvK8LYw |
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Location: Midwest, USA
Watch: DJ 41; 1803; BB Ch
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Watchfinder just released a video about that same piece.
I’m typically not a fan of bare steel bezels (sorry ExpII) but the bezel on the GS looks thinner and quite nice. |
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Real Name: Joseph
Location: USA
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Beautiful watch!
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Ronnie
Location: Southeastern USA
Watch: Omega Seamaster PO
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Great looking GS.
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Location: USA
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One of the best looking Grand Seikos, IMO. I wish they could hit it with a slight shrink ray, but the Spring Drive movement is large in diameter, so likely couldn't be made any smaller.
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: The Netherlands
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Anyone has this watch? Looks so good!
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Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: Hong Kong
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I'm thinking of buying one of these.
My only concern is the lack of micro-adjustments, as I frequently go from cold room to hot and humid outdoors, so I like being able to slightly adjust the bracelet. Question for you guys - random Seiko stores can adjust the bracelet (similar to walking into a Rolex AD and asking for the bracelet to be resized) or they're a bit more strict on requiring you go to the place of purchase? Thanks |
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Location: Ohio
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beautiful but too thick for me. shrink that to 12mm and i'd be in.
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Real Name: Mike
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Watch: my money leaving!
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I was also disappointed with this one when I tried it on. It's a good looking watch but I didn't get any real wow factor when I put it on my wirst. I think it would have been better served with a different bracelet design. More taper and smaller center links would help. And yes the lack of micro adjustability is still very puzzling from Grand Seiko since it has become the standard with most brands. The Titanium is nice and light but gives the watch a cheaper feeling on the wrist. I like they they thinned the case a little. It's around 1mm thinner than my SBGE253, but it's also $2K more expensive. Honestly I still like the SBGE 253/255/257 series better.
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Yeah the bracelet was really off putting. It looks cheap and rushed.
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#12 |
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arizona
Watch: HULK
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I just bought one for a VERY good deal from a trusted seller. I had the same thoughts as you guys. Bracelet too wide, no micro....and then after tinkering with it....the fit is perfect, the bracelet is actually awesome and serves the purpose of keeping a perfect fit and the comfort level is insane. Yes, the bracelet doesn't look as good as on my Sub or GMT-II, but it is every bit as comfortable and it actually wears better.
This thing is an AWESOME watch. Goes with anything, dial is amazing, and it is a perfect GADA watch. This one took a few weeks to avoid the catch and release - and I haven't worn anything else for several weeks. Go figure. |
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Join Date: May 2019
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Beautiful watch
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#14 |
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Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
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Unfortunately The super wide bracelet is a serious miss for me.
Had previously ordered the white birch. when it arrived and I tried it on, I handed it right back and said never mind. Felt like I was wearing wonder woman’s bullet stopping bracelets. Agree that watch is good looking and also too thick. Great finishing on these watches.
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What is a good deal? I'd love one, but its to expensive for what it is. Would you mind posting more pics?
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