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Dougiebaby · 10 January 2023, 06:16 AM

Hey Fellow Rolex lovers!

This is crazy, but up until very recently (December 2022) I was pretty much a hater of Grand Seiko. For whatever reason, I just was not interested and I (primarily) only really enjoyed my Rolexes and Omegas. Rolex still is my first love but...

But I went to a local watch event with fellow watch geeks and had a chance to experience other members' GS watches. I was actually quite impressed. One in particular caught my attention and I ended up going on a YouTube search & watch binge to the point of obsession on that watch. Then I located one through my AD (it is a limited edition & sold out watch). I received it on Christmas Eve and I am smitten. I literally LOVE IT!

Besides the attention to detail and finishing, I really like how I "don't have to worry about wearing it" when out in public at night. I can look down at my wrist in delight but not have to worry about others looking down at my wrist with the thoughts of maybe taking it from me.

Furthermore, to my dismay, one aspect I love of the watch is it is a highly accurate quartz model with Rolex - GMT styled hour change mechanism. Meaning, I never have to hack this watch to change date or time (daylight savings) so the movement keeps on ticking. Why is that important? Because it is rated at +-5 seconds accuracy PER YEAR! I set it on New Years Day and I will track it each year (battery is rated for three years) without me ever hacking the movement. It should be a fun experiment.

Now I am thinking of picking up another GS for the same care free wearability -- plus, I am really getting into the brand.

Has anyone else fallen into the Grand Seiko rabbit hole? As I said above, I was a hater, now I am kinda hooked.

Here's a video my girlfriend and I made about it:

https://youtu.be/JUKNqesYeG8

And, here's a pic:

10 January 2023, 06:16 AM	#1
Dougiebaby "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Doug Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Daytona BLNR SubLV Posts: 2,266	Hated Grand Seiko, bought one, now I want another... Hey Fellow Rolex lovers! This is crazy, but up until very recently (December 2022) I was pretty much a hater of Grand Seiko. For whatever reason, I just was not interested and I (primarily) only really enjoyed my Rolexes and Omegas. Rolex still is my first love but... But I went to a local watch event with fellow watch geeks and had a chance to experience other members' GS watches. I was actually quite impressed. One in particular caught my attention and I ended up going on a YouTube search & watch binge to the point of obsession on that watch. Then I located one through my AD (it is a limited edition & sold out watch). I received it on Christmas Eve and I am smitten. I literally LOVE IT! Besides the attention to detail and finishing, I really like how I "don't have to worry about wearing it" when out in public at night. I can look down at my wrist in delight but not have to worry about others looking down at my wrist with the thoughts of maybe taking it from me. Furthermore, to my dismay, one aspect I love of the watch is it is a highly accurate quartz model with Rolex - GMT styled hour change mechanism. Meaning, I never have to hack this watch to change date or time (daylight savings) so the movement keeps on ticking. Why is that important? Because it is rated at +-5 seconds accuracy PER YEAR! I set it on New Years Day and I will track it each year (battery is rated for three years) without me ever hacking the movement. It should be a fun experiment. Now I am thinking of picking up another GS for the same care free wearability -- plus, I am really getting into the brand. Has anyone else fallen into the Grand Seiko rabbit hole? As I said above, I was a hater, now I am kinda hooked. Here's a video my girlfriend and I made about it: https://youtu.be/JUKNqesYeG8 And, here's a pic:

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