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Old 18 October 2019, 03:17 AM   #1
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1400 km away from destination SBGA403 Lion dial

This is going to be a looooong wait. Just made the payment.



Picture courtesy of GS dealer in Spain. SBGA403
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Old 18 October 2019, 03:29 AM   #2
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Congrats. I love me some lion.
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Old 18 October 2019, 09:00 PM   #3
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Congratulations. I really like mine. Looking forward to the Godzilla and I will have two if I can get one.
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Old 19 October 2019, 11:55 AM   #4
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This is going to be a looooong wait. Just made the payment.







Picture courtesy of GS dealer in Spain. SBGA403


That’s just incredible and will be worth the wait, however long. I greatly prefer the GS watches with a contrasting numeral bezel. They have a sportier look than the dressier GS pieces which, lovely as they are, often feel somewhat austere. Great choice!
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Old 22 October 2019, 04:14 AM   #5
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Sorry for this useless post but I need to vent my excitement. Haven't bought a watch for several years and had lost all interest.
Family and heartache took priority.
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Old 22 October 2019, 10:02 AM   #6
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Congrats! Lovely watch!
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Old 22 October 2019, 12:00 PM   #7
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Looks amazing! Post some wrist shots when you get it... congrats!


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Old 23 October 2019, 09:24 AM   #8
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Congratulations.. I tried this one on the other day. It’s a beautiful watch.
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Old 24 October 2019, 08:17 PM   #9
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So I got the watch 2 days ago and have to say I am totally in love with it.
The angular case makes it stand out and unique. It is a love or hate design, I am sure. But I fall completely in the 'love' camp :)

And the spring drive, it is my first but for sure won't be my last. The sweeping hand is intoxicating to look at.

What is more amazing to me, is it similarly to our own heart that also relies on a small electrical current to make it beat. The mechanical part is 'wired' to an electrical part just like our own heart.

Here are some wrist shots as requested. They are not the best , I am sorry, my camera developed a defect and error message recently and haven't got around to buying a new one. Anyway, I hope it gives you the feeling how it looks on a 16.8 cm wrist.
The size is just perfect for this type of watch, I would not want it to be smaller at all. The short lugs make it wear like a 41/42 and love the big bezel/dial on top. It is just a dream to wear and of course being titanium not heavy at all.




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Old 24 October 2019, 08:22 PM   #10
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Looks great.
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Old 24 October 2019, 08:28 PM   #11
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Thanks ! Did I understand you correct that you ordered 2 Godzilla's?
Or do you mean you'll have 2 same style watches with a different dial?

Have to say, can't understand why the Godzilla is so much more expensive on a leather strap though. You woud think it would be cheaper.
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Old 24 October 2019, 08:29 PM   #12
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Looks lovely, what is the dial made from. Its very striking.
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Old 24 October 2019, 08:49 PM   #13
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Just saw this in the Sydney store and WOW! its an absolute classic.
Looks amazing in the flesh, oozes charm, the dials looks superb as does the case.
Maybe the nicest offering ive ever seen from GS.
Congrats to you, great choice.
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Old 24 October 2019, 11:23 PM   #14
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Huge congrats, love the case
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So I got the watch 2 days ago and have to say I am totally in love with it. The angular case makes it stand out and unique. It is a love or hate design, I am sure. But I fall completely in the 'love' camp...
Congrats! I meant to try it out at the Boutique when I was in Amsterdam a few weeks back but they were closing and I didn't manage to get back. Looks awesome though - enjoy

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Old 25 October 2019, 10:38 AM   #16
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Old 26 October 2019, 03:04 AM   #17
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Thank's everyone, much appreciated. I have owned over a dozen Rolexes but not one of them gave me the 'honeymoon' joy this watch is given me. I really am having a hard time to take it of before turning in. LOL

I had longed for a good looking, innovative sport watch since a long time. Happy Grand Seiko did the unbelievable and made a complete new case design. Nothing copied, nothing hommage, nothing 'inspired by' but 100% Grand Seiko. Love it!

Today, waiting in the car for my significant other :

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Old 26 October 2019, 09:10 AM   #18
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Simply amazing, Congrats.
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Old 31 October 2019, 07:04 AM   #19
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Thank's everyone, much appreciated. I have owned over a dozen Rolexes but not one of them gave me the 'honeymoon' joy this watch is given me. I really am having a hard time to take it of before turning in. LOL

I had longed for a good looking, innovative sport watch since a long time. Happy Grand Seiko did the unbelievable and made a complete new case design. Nothing copied, nothing hommage, nothing 'inspired by' but 100% Grand Seiko. Love it!
Congratulations, I was able to see one of these in Japan. What a gorgeous watch.

I’m on the same page as you with regards to the joy from acquiring a Grand Seiko watch. I’ve only owned three Rolex watches but the emotional satisfaction from my recent Grand Seiko purchase is different, better.

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Old 31 October 2019, 11:15 AM   #20
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Thanks ! Did I understand you correct that you ordered 2 Godzilla's?
Or do you mean you'll have 2 same style watches with a different dial?

Have to say, can't understand why the Godzilla is so much more expensive on a leather strap though. You would think it would be cheaper.
Godzilla commands a higher price because the studio with the rights to Godzilla needs to get paid...
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Old 31 October 2019, 10:40 PM   #21
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Sweet, I have the chrono version and it is awesome.
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Old 1 November 2019, 04:45 AM   #22
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Lovely watch, congrats.
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