New Grand Seiko Model - Any Info?

[mac_135]

Came across this today and I am intrigued, looks like a perfect summer casual watch. Does anyone have any experience with this model?

https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgv243j

[Old Expat Beast]

I saw one at an AD in Kyoto last December. Priced at 300,000 yen which is about US$2,750. Discounted to 240,000 yen, or US$2,200.

[Tbonewalk]

I was just about to post about the 245, I just discovered it. Are these new models? I am presuming JDM? These GSs from Japan will drive you crazy!!!

[Tbonewalk]

it looks great! I love my GSs and am sure you can't go wrong with that ultra hip looking watch... the 245 caught my eye today... though I am considering the 269 w gold hands...

[Tbonewalk]

lume too!!!

[dchang81]

Dang I want one at $2200. Are all those fabric straps calf lined?

[easterbunny]

These are perfect! It might be the watch to finally replace my eco drive on outdoor adventures! Anyone find and buy one in the US? I wonder what the going post discount price will be...

[Old Expat Beast]

You can buy direct from Japan on Rakuten Global Market for about $2,375 and earn a couple of hundred bucks worth of points to put to an extra strap or whatever. https://global.rakuten.com/en

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You can buy direct from Japan on Rakuten Global Market for about $2,375 and earn a couple of hundred bucks worth of points to put to an extra strap or whatever. https://global.rakuten.com/en

Hmm Ebates often has 10-15% back on rakuten global too.......

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by Tbonewalk

I was just about to post about the 245, I just discovered it. Are these new models? I am presuming JDM? These GSs from Japan will drive you crazy!!!

They are not JDM https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/st...8750001&zoom=5

[mac_135]

Quick update, I called an AD in the Toronto area today. I was told these are for the Japanese market and are not available to the Canadian market. I really hope they are wrong, hopefully someone can help clear this up. I did notice they are on the Grand Seiko US website, listed as being available for April 2019.

[Coop13]

Difficult for me to spend that amount on quartz.

[knm]

It really looks good.

[yran]

Difficult to tell from the photos what they are really like.

[yran]

I wounldn't mind spending that for the watch, it is really a nice watch.

[pkincy]

There has been a 245 languishing in the For Sale section of one of the fora for a couple of weeks.

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by mac_135

Quick update, I called an AD in the Toronto area today. I was told these are for the Japanese market and are not available to the Canadian market. I really hope they are wrong, hopefully someone can help clear this up. I did notice they are on the Grand Seiko US website, listed as being available for April 2019.

I posted above this post showing the states they are available in the US. They are not JDM only.

[toxicavenger]

Originally Posted by Coop13

Difficult for me to spend that amount on quartz.

Why? It is a 50 years service free movement. You pay this much on a watch that needs a service in 5-10 years.

[mac_135]

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

I posted above this post showing the states they are available in the US. They are not JDM only.

Thank you. Might have to plan a road trip soon haha.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Why? It is a 50 years service free movement. You pay this much on a watch that needs a service in 5-10 years.

The thing that confuses me about that is when I got my diver, Seiko themselves stated that it's a super sealed cabin for the movement so won't require service for 50 years. Now they are disavowing ever saying that, and the manuals say service 3-4 years