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Old Expat Beast · 31 August 2018, 10:07 AM

GS has finally released details on the rumoured 9F Quartz GMT

https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/ne...lease/20180830

Ichiran · 31 August 2018, 10:41 AM

I like all 3, but the blue one is truly special in my opinion!

toxicavenger · 31 August 2018, 12:22 PM

Freaking dope!

ashbaug2 · 31 August 2018, 12:41 PM

I really dig the blue dial with red GMT hand. Not a fan of the yellowed LE version, though... I wonder what the price will be...?

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Old Expat Beast · 31 August 2018, 12:44 PM

Prices are in the link, which I just fixed.

3,600 euros for the LE yellow, and 3,200 euros for the other two.

DHPSU · 31 August 2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

GS has finally released details on the rumoured 9F Quartz GMT

https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/ne...lease/20180830

What are your thoughts on these? Specifically the yellow LE?

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Old Expat Beast · 31 August 2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DHPSU

What are your thoughts on these? Specifically the yellow LE?

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Can't say I'm really blown away by the designs but I think a 9F GMT is an interesting move by GS. I'll need to see them in the metal.

pickettt · 31 August 2018, 01:29 PM

I dig 'em. Nice at 39mm. Bracelets are more sport too.

oldman2005 · 31 August 2018, 03:33 PM

Wow! This would be a killer if Seiko used the hi-beat GMT automatic and Pepsi ceramic bezel

Jacobkg · 31 August 2018, 03:48 PM

Finally a 9F movement with an independently adjustable hour hand. 5s per year doesn’t help if you have to stop the watch every six months they daylight savings.

Old Expat Beast · 31 August 2018, 05:28 PM

One thing making me pause is I want to see what else is made available on the JDM scene. They offer dozens more GS quartz models in Japan than in the rest of the world, and I expect there will be a few more quartz GMT models to choose from there sooner or later.

mtb · 31 August 2018, 06:05 PM

39.. drilled lugs... true GMT
i am in :)

Snow-Dweller · 31 August 2018, 06:08 PM

The bezel looks rather familiar!

redfoxer · 31 August 2018, 07:33 PM

Would love to see these in person. Am I the only one that likes the yellow??

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1William · 31 August 2018, 08:49 PM

Looks nice but I see the 5 digit Explorer II in the bezel and design.

DHPSU · 31 August 2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redfoxer

Would love to see these in person. Am I the only one that likes the yellow??

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It seems they are not as popular as I would have thought. But they need to only sell 800. Well, 799, I put my deposit in on the yellow. I have been debating between this and the north flag, I like the yellow accents for some reason. I like color on my watches.

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kbj · 1 September 2018, 02:58 AM

Hi everyone,

I have been close to buying Grand Seiko a couple of times, but there has always been something to hold me back.

Today I went to my AD to put my name down for the limited edition. I like the yellow accents and overall design of the watch. They said they are expecting the watch to arrive maybe November, so let’s see when the SPGN001G arrives and I get to see it and try it, if it’s the one Grand Seiko I’m going to buy.

I’m really excited about the watch and don’t mind it being a quartz even though I usually prefer mechanical movements.

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rolehex · 1 September 2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Looks nice but I see the 5 digit Explorer II in the bezel and design.

yep same bezel.

collarcity · 1 September 2018, 07:44 AM

39mm is a killer size. Loving these 9Fs.

DHPSU · 1 September 2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Can't say I'm really blown away by the designs but I think a 9F GMT is an interesting move by GS. I'll need to see them in the metal.

What’s everyone’s beef with the bezel font though. I bet if they used another font people would be saying they should have used one like the EXII

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Gharddog03 · 1 September 2018, 09:28 AM

Nice!

benlee · 1 September 2018, 11:28 AM

Doesn't sing to me. The design remind me too much of a Rolex Explorer2.

GradyPhilpott · 1 September 2018, 11:32 AM

I like the red and black.

Jacobkg · 1 September 2018, 01:08 PM

GMT has always seemed to me to be the perfect fit for quartz because you could primarily use it for your travel watch and it will always be ready to go because of its multi year power reserve and dead-on accuracy.

Star Ferry · 1 September 2018, 11:32 PM

yes the bezel is derivative but I am in favor of any sportier 9F. when i grabbed a sbgx291 it seemed like the sportiest 9F available at the time. the black and red reminds me of my old TOG

brandrea · 1 September 2018, 11:35 PM

Thanks for sharing Adam. It’s an interesting looking reference. I’m not sure about the inner rehaut treatment ... I’d love to see one in the metal

Txkill · 2 September 2018, 03:24 PM

I actually really like this watch. I want to see it in the flesh though. 39mm? Awesome.

Vaxe · 2 September 2018, 03:48 PM

Wow that kind of looks like a Exp II

superlativechrono · 2 September 2018, 04:01 PM

it's a quartz Exp II

31 August 2018, 12:44 PM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,676	Prices are in the link, which I just fixed. 3,600 euros for the LE yellow, and 3,200 euros for the other two. __________________ _______________________

31 August 2018, 05:28 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,676	One thing making me pause is I want to see what else is made available on the JDM scene. They offer dozens more GS quartz models in Japan than in the rest of the world, and I expect there will be a few more quartz GMT models to choose from there sooner or later. __________________ _______________________

31 August 2018, 06:08 PM	#13
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,282	The bezel looks rather familiar! __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

1 September 2018, 02:58 AM	#17
kbj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 67	Grand Seiko 9F GMT Announced Hi everyone, I have been close to buying Grand Seiko a couple of times, but there has always been something to hold me back. Today I went to my AD to put my name down for the limited edition. I like the yellow accents and overall design of the watch. They said they are expecting the watch to arrive maybe November, so let’s see when the SPGN001G arrives and I get to see it and try it, if it’s the one Grand Seiko I’m going to buy. I’m really excited about the watch and don’t mind it being a quartz even though I usually prefer mechanical movements. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 September 2018, 11:28 AM	#22
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Doesn't sing to me. The design remind me too much of a Rolex Explorer2. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

31 August 2018, 10:41 AM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,929	I like all 3, but the blue one is truly special in my opinion!

31 August 2018, 12:22 PM	#3
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Freaking dope!

31 August 2018, 12:41 PM	#4
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	I really dig the blue dial with red GMT hand. Not a fan of the yellowed LE version, though... I wonder what the price will be...? Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

31 August 2018, 01:29 PM	#8
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,434	I dig 'em. Nice at 39mm. Bracelets are more sport too.

31 August 2018, 03:33 PM	#9
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Wow! This would be a killer if Seiko used the hi-beat GMT automatic and Pepsi ceramic bezel

31 August 2018, 03:48 PM	#10
Jacobkg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 91	Finally a 9F movement with an independently adjustable hour hand. 5s per year doesn’t help if you have to stop the watch every six months they daylight savings.

31 August 2018, 06:05 PM	#12
mtb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Singapore Watch: Sky/Sea/Land Posts: 681	39.. drilled lugs... true GMT i am in :)

31 August 2018, 07:33 PM	#14
redfoxer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: London Posts: 405	Would love to see these in person. Am I the only one that likes the yellow?? Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

31 August 2018, 08:49 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,985	Looks nice but I see the 5 digit Explorer II in the bezel and design.

1 September 2018, 07:44 AM	#19
collarcity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: New York Watch: 16570, 14060M Posts: 377	39mm is a killer size. Loving these 9Fs.

1 September 2018, 09:28 AM	#21
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Nice!

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1 September 2018, 01:08 PM	#24
Jacobkg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 91	GMT has always seemed to me to be the perfect fit for quartz because you could primarily use it for your travel watch and it will always be ready to go because of its multi year power reserve and dead-on accuracy.

1 September 2018, 11:32 PM	#25
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	yes the bezel is derivative but I am in favor of any sportier 9F. when i grabbed a sbgx291 it seemed like the sportiest 9F available at the time. the black and red reminds me of my old TOG

1 September 2018, 11:35 PM	#26
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,847	Thanks for sharing Adam. It’s an interesting looking reference. I’m not sure about the inner rehaut treatment ... I’d love to see one in the metal

2 September 2018, 03:24 PM	#27
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	I actually really like this watch. I want to see it in the flesh though. 39mm? Awesome.

2 September 2018, 03:48 PM	#28
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Wow that kind of looks like a Exp II

2 September 2018, 04:01 PM	#29
superlativechrono "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: Australia Posts: 104	it's a quartz Exp II

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