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19 May 2016, 01:29 AM
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Incoming Grand Seiko High-Beat GMT!
This is one I've had my eye on for a long time.
Over the years, as my collection evolved and changed, I formed a great deal of respect and admiration for Grand Seiko. As Hodinkee's Ben Clymer says, it truly is a hidden gem of high horology. That said, I'm ecstatic for finally adding a GS to the collection. After selling my BLNR, a gmt seemed like the perfect addition to fill that position in my line-up, and the elegant way in which GS executed the complication on this watch made it all the more special. The case construction, hand polishing and dial work are something else. A watch to be admired with a loupe.  Anyway, here is the first wrist shot of my new SBGJ001. To those who don't quite get GS yet, my advice is: handle the watch. Hold it in natural lighting, turn it against the light, look at the multiple facets of the case and their mirror hand polish. Check the dial texture. Watch as the elements of the dial play in the light... and then form your opinion. I've sure formed mine.     
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19 May 2016, 01:36 AM
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That is a great piece and one of my favorite GS models. Congrats.
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19 May 2016, 01:48 AM
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Big congratulations!!! What a fantastic watch, bravo
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19 May 2016, 01:54 AM
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 Big congrats! The more I see, the more I want a GS. So many things to admire. 
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19 May 2016, 02:37 AM
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Huge congrats...glad to see some GS love here
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19 May 2016, 03:18 AM
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welcome to the club
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19 May 2016, 03:34 AM
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congrats
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19 May 2016, 03:37 AM
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Beautiful, congratulation!
Two questions: 1. How is the GMT operated? As in a modern GMT? Can you quickset the date independently? 2. Is this considered snowflake dial? |
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19 May 2016, 03:40 AM
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19 May 2016, 03:42 AM
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 ). This is not the "snowflake" texture that became famous in the spring drive GS model, but a different and quite amazing different texture. |
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19 May 2016, 04:02 AM
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That is a wonderful piece. Congratulations!
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19 May 2016, 04:15 AM
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Wow! That's nice!! I really like GS esp. the hi beat pieces.
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19 May 2016, 04:44 AM
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Congratulations! Great looking watch!
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19 May 2016, 04:59 AM
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From a vintage GS owner - that's bl**dy lovely!
It's the modern GS that most takes my fancy. |
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19 May 2016, 05:14 AM
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Parabéns Kaue!! Depois eu quero ver ao vivo! Bela peça!
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19 May 2016, 06:22 AM
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It looks amazing, many, many congratulations. I also think that your description about Grand Seiko is spot on. I hope you don't mind me saying, but your photography is stunning, it makes that watch look stunning, but, even with such wonderful photography, one has got to see a GS in the flesh to see how fabulous they are.
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19 May 2016, 06:51 AM
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19 May 2016, 07:40 AM
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Nice, what size case?
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19 May 2016, 07:46 AM
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19 May 2016, 07:53 AM
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19 May 2016, 07:58 AM
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19 May 2016, 09:16 AM
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Hope you’ll not regret waiting until later this year, when the new Ltd Editions make their appearance…
 
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19 May 2016, 09:20 AM
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19 May 2016, 09:23 AM
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Beautiful watch. Congrats🎉.
Sooner or later I will get a GS.
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19 May 2016, 09:30 AM
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19 May 2016, 09:42 AM
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Awesome! Congrats!
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19 May 2016, 09:56 AM
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Nice, congrats!
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19 May 2016, 11:31 AM
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Very nice! Congrats
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19 May 2016, 11:39 AM
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The textured dial is beautiful.
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19 May 2016, 01:18 PM
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Congrats, that dial looks amazing. And the watch looks fantastic on your wrist. Great choice.
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