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Old 3 January 2020, 06:11 AM   #1
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A trip out to Nottingham to Berry's to look at a Grand Seiko ended with me picking this 9f up after a bit of deliberation. Looked at the Snowflake and might get one later on funds permitting.

The local Rolex AD is across the road so I popped into wish them a Happy New year which proved to be a mistake or really good luck I'm not sure which.

Anyway waffling over my new SBGN009 limited edition of 2019 to celibate 50 years of the movement
I am amazed at the level of finishing on everything.

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Old 3 January 2020, 07:54 AM   #2
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Congrats !! Tried the 009 on last week before I bought my 003 (in the end, wanted to go w a more sporty 9F).. gorgeous dial and wel-balanced case design - enjoy !!


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Old 3 January 2020, 07:58 AM   #3
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Congrats !! Tried the 009 on last week before I bought my 003 (in the end, wanted to go w a more sporty 9F).. gorgeous dial and wel-balanced case design - enjoy !!


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Old 3 January 2020, 08:29 AM   #4
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Nice pick up mate I was in there myself at the weekend nice to see berry’s now stocking GS. What did you get from goldies
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Old 3 January 2020, 09:17 AM   #5
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Nice pick up mate I was in there myself at the weekend nice to see berry’s now stocking GS. What did you get from goldies
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Old 3 January 2020, 09:53 AM   #6
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Anyway waffling over my new SBGN009 limited edition of 2019 to celibate 50 years of the movement
50 years of being celibate! Holy cow! You deserve more than just a watch!

Just kidding, I know it was a typo on your part. Congrats!
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Old 3 January 2020, 10:04 AM   #7
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50 years of being celibate! Holy cow! You deserve more than just a watch!



Just kidding, I know it was a typo on your part. Congrats!
Bloody auto correct.

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Old 3 January 2020, 10:38 AM   #8
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Very nice, congratulations. It's interesting to see the old Seiko Quartz logo all over the dial like that.
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Old 3 January 2020, 10:46 AM   #9
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Very nice, congratulations. It's interesting to see the old Seiko Quartz logo all over the dial like that.
Thanks Adam the Dial is beautiful appearing black at times and then startling blue with the logo appearing on it when the light hits it. Looking forward to seeing it in proper daylight.

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Old 3 January 2020, 01:00 PM   #10
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Wow, what a way to start the New Year. That dial is gorgeous! Congrats mate.
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Old 3 January 2020, 07:03 PM   #11
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Old 3 January 2020, 09:25 PM   #12
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Old 3 January 2020, 09:31 PM   #13
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Thanks all

A couple of better pictures now the sun's finally come out.




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Old 3 January 2020, 10:02 PM   #14
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Old 4 January 2020, 03:04 PM   #15
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Great GS with a special blue dial
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Old 4 January 2020, 04:21 PM   #16
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Thanks all

A couple of better pictures now the sun's finally come out.



Great watch! I had a chance to try on the SBGN009. It's absolutely gorgeous in person.



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Old 5 January 2020, 01:07 PM   #17
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That is one awesome watch I have been trying to get for a while now. Very nice


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Old 5 January 2020, 01:11 PM   #18
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Nice one! Congrats!
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Old 5 January 2020, 02:45 PM   #19
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That is one awesome watch I have been trying to get for a while now. Very nice


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Old 6 January 2020, 06:44 AM   #20
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