Incoming! Just walked into the store

[marlopez]

Walked into the AD today just to look around and they had this in the case. I had only seen one in the flesh before. This is my first Grand Seiko. My father has many Seikos that he accumulated through the years. This is a nice homage to his collection.

I’m looking for a leather or alligator bracelet to put on it. Any suggestions are appreciated!





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[JakeK]

Congrats! I’ve been eyeing one ever since I tried one on back in 2019. They are incredible.

[DCheeta]

Congrats! It’s an awesome watch. I had one for a few years and have always regretted selling it. Don’t sell yours!

It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it - walking into a watch store and buying a watch.

[Rollieo]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! It’s an awesome watch. I had one for a few years and have always regretted selling it. Don’t sell yours!

It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it - walking into a watch store and buying a watch.

Ditto on this! Any of us that are able to do this are incredibly fortunate. Last time I did this, I frankly felt a bit ridiculous just walking into a store and not planning on buying a watch, but walking out with one (BB58).

[SUPERDOC]

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

This is a Strap monster ! One of the most versatile pieces I have ever owned- the drilled lug-holes make it super easy.

I really like "Delug straps" - their easy change springbars allow for a strap change in seconds -

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Abg22]

Congratulations enjoy it.

[calatravato]

Congrats! It’s a nice experience to walk into an AD and walk out with the watch you love!

[mdtddd2007]

Very nice...congrats!

[bremersm]

What is the lug width? If by chance it is 19mm I can vouch for this strap. My JDM GS 9F came on an OEM black strap and as I rarely wear black leather I added this to the collection. The quality is amazing!

https://www.seiyajapan.com/collectio...-gs19strap_brw

[Pattymac]

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

[42itus]

Really beautiful and versatile watch. This would look great with a croc strap.


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[marlopez]

Originally Posted by 42itus

Really beautiful and versatile watch. This would look great with a croc strap.


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I’m actually going with a bespoke gator strap from https://www.vellealexander.com/

I traded a few emails with him today and he was very quick to respond. He says it will take a week. I like that he’s a small business in the US as well.

I liked these too: https://atelierdelsur.com/
However I want a croc/gator which they don’t offer. I’ll likely pick up a shell cordovan and suede in the near future. They were quick to reply on Instagram


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[42itus]

Originally Posted by marlopez

I’m actually going with a bespoke gator strap from https://www.vellealexander.com/

I traded a few emails with him today and he was very quick to respond. He says it will take a week. I like that he’s a small business in the US as well.

I liked these too: https://atelierdelsur.com/
However I want a croc/gator which they don’t offer. I’ll likely pick up a shell cordovan and suede in the near future. They were quick to reply on Instagram


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Good choices! Please be sure to show us pics when it’s done!


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[Esnichols1]

Originally Posted by marlopez

I’m actually going with a bespoke gator strap from vellealexander

I traded a few emails with him today and he was very quick to respond. He says it will take a week. I like that he’s a small business in the US as well.


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I've ordered from Alex/vellealexander before and he's great. Super helpful and knowledgeable. In the process of getting another right now!

[Cru Jones]

Very nice, congrats!

As for straps, ABP or Jean Rousseau would be two good places to start looking.

[marlopez]

Sunday night cap




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[brandrea]

Beauty, congratulations

I’ve yet to see one here in our parts.

[vdm9]

Hello
Congratulations
I refer you to a similar thread

SBGA413 Incoming- Need Strap Advice

vdm

[Hosum]

Very nice! congrats!

[Danny83]

Congrats

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[ap1]

Enjoy, great texture to that dial for sure

[md2010]

Congratulations

[Ichiran]

Congrats! That dial is unbelievable!

[Rrpdc]

Congrats! I put mine on a keep piece blue calf strap with gs deployant. Gs ad sold me deployant for $100. Odd size with 16mm st the clasp. Keeps excellent time and light as a feather. Texture of dial is amazing.

[Rollieo]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Congrats! I put mine on a keep piece blue calf strap with gs deployant. Gs ad sold me deployant for $100. Odd size with 16mm st the clasp. Keeps excellent time and light as a feather. Texture of dial is amazing.

$100 for a GS deployant?! That’s a steal

[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by Rollieo

$100 for a GS deployant?! That’s a steal

Asked him to do it part of the deal because I told him wanted to out it on leather. Took a lot of looking around to find strap that was 20/16 or 18/26. Store. Can’t remember lug width but connection at deployant was 16mm.

[marlopez]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Asked him to do it part of the deal because I told him wanted to out it on leather. Took a lot of looking around to find strap that was 20/16 or 18/26. Store. Can’t remember lug width but connection at deployant was 16mm.

Very nice! Can you post a picture of the buckle closed?

I’m going with this exact strap with the chamfered end




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[Rrpdc]

Originally Posted by marlopez

Very nice! Can you post a picture of the buckle closed?

I’m going with this exact strap with the chamfered end




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Here are a few I just took.