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Old 20 August 2020, 09:57 PM   #1
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Incoming/Already here!!! NEW "SOKO" SBGA429 !

This is one of the new US market editions..

Not sure how they do it, but this dial is alive - the dial is textured, but it can go from dark charcoal, to silvery grey, to a brownish green... I'm not sure if it is psychologic colorplay against the green, or if different color elements are infused in the dial... but either way.. it is incredibly rich..

the Green hands add a bit of playfulness too.. but man I am in the honeymoon stage (again)

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Old 20 August 2020, 10:49 PM   #2
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Congrats! The size looks really nice on that one, and I’m glad they didn’t stamp the back
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Old 20 August 2020, 11:41 PM   #3
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Old 21 August 2020, 12:20 AM   #4
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Beauty. Congrats!
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Old 21 August 2020, 12:22 AM   #5
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Love the green accents.
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Old 21 August 2020, 12:22 AM   #6
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The GS dial, hands and markers just next level! That's a beauty.
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Old 21 August 2020, 03:35 AM   #7
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Old 21 August 2020, 03:50 AM   #8
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Very attractive and different.
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Old 21 August 2020, 06:52 AM   #9
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Old 21 August 2020, 08:07 AM   #10
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Love it, congratulations!
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Old 21 August 2020, 10:58 AM   #11
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Very nice, still pondering on the power reserve though. GS are just hitting it out of the park lately!
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Old 21 August 2020, 12:18 PM   #12
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Love this one and looks tremendous on you
Huge congratulations!
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Old 21 August 2020, 03:10 PM   #13
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Outstanding....congratulations.
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Old 21 August 2020, 04:00 PM   #14
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Very sharp watch! Seiko consistently has the best faces.
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Old 21 August 2020, 04:21 PM   #15
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Very nice , the colours are great & one of the nicest GS I’ve seen
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Old 21 August 2020, 04:36 PM   #16
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Love the dial and color, definitely unique. Congrats!
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Old 21 August 2020, 10:00 PM   #17
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Old 22 August 2020, 04:28 PM   #18
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Old 22 August 2020, 04:36 PM   #19
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Congratulations!

The watch is so amazing that I’m seriously talking to one of the US ADs about shipping it to me to Europe. Fantastic dial.

Can you tell what made you choose this one out of the two available options? I seem to prefer the 427 silvery option. But its of course the matter od taste. What puts me away from 429 is the shade of green applied in this model. Anyway, I understand those who prefer 429 over 427.

Would be great if you could post more pics! Congrats once again!!!
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Old 22 August 2020, 09:43 PM   #20
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Congratulations!

The watch is so amazing that I’m seriously talking to one of the US ADs about shipping it to me to Europe. Fantastic dial.

Can you tell what made you choose this one out of the two available options? I seem to prefer the 427 silvery option. But its of course the matter od taste. What puts me away from 429 is the shade of green applied in this model. Anyway, I understand those who prefer 429 over 427.

Would be great if you could post more pics! Congrats once again!!!
I think the light dial will be amazing, I went darker because I have the Snowflake, and the SBGY003... but it was a hard decision, because the photos on line didn't do a great job of illustrating the complexity of these dials..
I loved the leather strap with green stitch, and thought it was like nothing I have in my collection.

when I received the watch, I was blown away by how much more alive the dial is than I could have imagined!!

it changes colours quite dramatically in different lighting..

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Old 22 August 2020, 11:15 PM   #21
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Thank you for sharing your insight. The photos you posted greatly reveal the nuances of the dial. Have a good day in Canada!
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Old 22 August 2020, 11:42 PM   #22
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Old 23 August 2020, 12:03 AM   #23
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Old 23 August 2020, 07:51 AM   #24
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GS makes the best seconds hands...
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Old 23 August 2020, 01:36 PM   #25
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I am a huge fan of the Seiko Spring Drive, that is one beautiful watch I would love to have in my collection.
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Old 25 August 2020, 02:53 AM   #26
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Dial changing...

You're right, they do change colors in different light. My example-
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Old 27 August 2020, 12:20 PM   #27
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