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Old 15 May 2018, 03:52 AM   #1
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The Best Thing About Grand Seiko

The guy who sits next to me at work knows I have a few nice watches. He usually notices because my watches are always facing him. I've handed over my Rolex and Omega when he's asked about them.

He asked if I got a new watch and I simply replied "It's a Seiko"

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Old 15 May 2018, 03:57 AM   #2
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Old 15 May 2018, 04:01 AM   #3
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I respect GS quite a bit, but I honestly don't understand the love of having an expensive product confused with a cheap product. Very few people notice what I'm wearing regardless, so I think it's a moot point. Do like that watch quite a bit.
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Old 15 May 2018, 04:19 AM   #4
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I respect GS quite a bit, but I honestly don't understand the love of having an expensive product confused with a cheap product. Very few people notice what I'm wearing regardless, so I think it's a moot point. Do like that watch quite a bit.
It's confusing for those who don't know, which for me is a plus.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Omega and my Rolex, but the vast majority of people who wear those brands are wearing them because of the name and nothing more. When I look down at my wrist and see this Grand Seiko, I know exactly what I'm looking at. That's more than enough for me.

It's the same reason why I would rather spend money on shoes from Crockett and Jones rather than Ferragamo in the same price range.
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Old 15 May 2018, 07:43 AM   #5
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The guy who sits next to me at work knows I have a few nice watches. He usually notices because my watches are always facing him. I've handed over my Rolex and Omega when he's asked about them.

He asked if I got a new watch and I simply replied "It's a Seiko"

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So you're glad the guy thought you had a cheap, undesirable watch?? I'm not sure what kind of pleasure that would give anyone. I certainly understand people who want to wear understated luxury items, no issues there but the perception, among most, is that Seiko makes a cheap watch. Now, we here on TRF and other sites, know differently but we're just talking about general perception among the masses
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Old 15 May 2018, 07:48 AM   #6
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So you're glad the guy thought you had a cheap, undesirable watch??
The point was that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I'm not so fragile that someone thinking my watch is cheap or undesirable would deter me.

I'm wearing it for myself. The same reason I wear a Rolex or a $14 Casio.
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Old 15 May 2018, 10:55 PM   #7
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The point was that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I'm not so fragile that someone thinking my watch is cheap or undesirable would deter me.

I'm wearing it for myself. The same reason I wear a Rolex or a $14 Casio.
Well said. too many people are wearing the brand instead of wearing the watch. Ends up the watch wears them.
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Old 18 May 2018, 02:20 PM   #8
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The point was that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I'm not so fragile that someone thinking my watch is cheap or undesirable would deter me.

I'm wearing it for myself. The same reason I wear a Rolex or a $14 Casio.
Very well said... now lets see that Casio!
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Old 18 May 2018, 11:55 PM   #9
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Very well said... now lets see that Casio!
I wear this when I want to remember what it was like to be a kid.
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Old 19 May 2018, 04:05 AM   #10
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I wear this when I want to remember what it was like to be a kid.
Nice! You’ve got some classic watches, my man!
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Old 15 May 2018, 08:23 AM   #12
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Love that watch, nothing wrong with flying under the radar.
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Old 19 May 2018, 04:09 AM   #15
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the point was that it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I'm not so fragile that someone thinking my watch is cheap or undesirable would deter me.

I'm wearing it for myself. The same reason i wear a rolex or a $14 casio.

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Old 19 May 2018, 04:33 AM   #16
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The best thing about Grand Seiko is that I can wear it in my office without anyone asking for a raise.
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Old 26 July 2018, 06:00 AM   #17
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So you're glad the guy thought you had a cheap, undesirable watch?? I'm not sure what kind of pleasure that would give anyone. I certainly understand people who want to wear understated luxury items, no issues there but the perception, among most, is that Seiko makes a cheap watch. Now, we here on TRF and other sites, know differently but we're just talking about general perception among the masses

Maybe because the Grand Seiko has all the real physical features of haute horologerie- outstanding appearance, finish of parts, dial design- so that a true connoisseur should be able to appreciate it as a very fine watch. It’s only people that would downgrade it because “Seiko” is in the name that wouldn’t appreciate it (and we all know they didn’t know what to look for).

It’s like how the Bobby Jones knit shirts used to be- great design, great material, no logo- most appreciated by people that recognize a really nice shirt.
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Old 15 May 2018, 08:05 AM   #18
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Old 15 May 2018, 08:21 AM   #19
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I got the point without explanation. Some of us don't need to lie to ourselves about why we have what we have.
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Old 15 May 2018, 10:22 AM   #20
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Keeping the brand snobs at arm's length - Another good reason to get a Seiko (Grand or otherwise)
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Old 15 May 2018, 11:24 AM   #21
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All good!! Awesome piece!!!
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That dial is amazing.
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Old 15 May 2018, 12:48 PM   #24
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I've handed over my Rolex and Omega when he's asked about them.
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When you have shown your Rolex and Omega to this guy, why not say this is higher/luxury brand of Seiko known as Grand Seiko. Maybe he would get educated and know about the brand. What's the point to not mention Grand Seiko when you do about other luxury brands?
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Old 15 May 2018, 12:58 PM   #25
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Finally got mine from Japan last week. 5 days, not a second lost or gained. BTW, I think GS does a horrible job depicting their watches in catalogs and their website. The pictures sell these watches way short.
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Finally got mine from Japan last week. 5 days, not a second lost or gained. BTW, I think GS does a horrible job depicting their watches in catalogs and their website. The pictures sell these watches way short.
Love that parchment dial...
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When you have shown your Rolex and Omega to this guy, why not say this is higher/luxury brand of Seiko known as Grand Seiko. Maybe he would get educated and know about the brand. What's the point to not mention Grand Seiko when you do about other luxury brands?
Like most people, he's not really a watch guy. He just doesn't care. I've handed him my Rolex and Omega because those are names he knows as expensive watch brands. He can afford a nice watch, but they don't interest him.

Getting into the history of Grand Seiko with someone who doesn't care at all seems pointless.
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Old 15 May 2018, 02:38 PM   #28
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Gorgeous watch !

I mean, shame on you obviously, for buying a watch because of it's outstanding craftsmanship, truly superlative timekeeping and understated, yet wonderfully detailed and layered looks. What were you thinking ??
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Old 15 May 2018, 09:15 PM   #29
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One buys a GS to impress themselves, not others.
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