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29 November 2016, 07:01 AM
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Real Name: Ken
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Impulse Buy - Grand Seiko
I had heard a lot about the Grand Seikos, that they exhibited amazing finishing and attention to detail. The 36,000 bph Hi Beat caught my attention as a technology geek, but I had not seen one in person. Over Thanksgiving I made it to my favorite watch purveyor in the north east and got to see some in the metal. The variety in complications and finishing is a bit overwhelming, but the watches are all terrific. Deciding which to take home took a while, but the Snowflake dial, and the amazing polish on the titanium won out. Quick shot on the flight home:
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29 November 2016, 07:16 AM
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Real Name: Tony
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Looks great - congrats!
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29 November 2016, 07:22 AM
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Gorgeous - congrats
 Love that dial 
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29 November 2016, 09:29 AM
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You should act on your impulses more often. Great choice!
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29 November 2016, 09:36 AM
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Great watch
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29 November 2016, 09:51 AM
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Something beautiful to stair at when you're bored ��
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29 November 2016, 11:36 AM
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Congrats!
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29 November 2016, 12:03 PM
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Real Name: Galen
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Great choice. Congrats!
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29 November 2016, 12:05 PM
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Unfortunately like so many others I struggle to drop that coin on a seiko despite their obvious craftsmanship. I'm not ignorant to their quality or history, it is there no doubt. I don't consider myself a brand snob either and I just cant put my finger on it. Yours looks great I have to say maybe its time to revisit.
Stunning watch - well done! |
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29 November 2016, 12:21 PM
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Very nice!
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29 November 2016, 12:24 PM
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Sharp!
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29 November 2016, 01:00 PM
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Looks great!
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29 November 2016, 01:25 PM
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I understand completely. Was not sold until I saw, scrutinized and tried on several. Once you do, it is obvious the quality is there at a reasonable price point for the craftsmanship.
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29 November 2016, 02:43 PM
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I've always been a fan
 Congrats
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29 November 2016, 05:10 PM
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Congratulations! The texture of the dial is to die for
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29 November 2016, 05:40 PM
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So nice, congrats
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29 November 2016, 07:16 PM
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Dial is super cool!
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29 November 2016, 07:46 PM
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Fantastic buy.
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29 November 2016, 10:09 PM
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Looks great.
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29 November 2016, 10:15 PM
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Congratulations, it's a beauty
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30 November 2016, 04:26 AM
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Real Name: Ken
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Thanks everyone, really enjoying this!
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30 November 2016, 07:56 AM
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Great taste, beautiful
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30 November 2016, 08:27 AM
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Congratulations
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30 November 2016, 02:03 PM
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Congrats!
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1 December 2016, 12:59 PM
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Fantastic watch, I really love Grand Seikos. My only concern, is the service network for Seiko is nowhere near what Rolex or other high end brands have.
I would definitely want more info on the post-sale service side of things before dropping that kind of coin on a GS. Congrats though! |
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4 December 2016, 01:26 PM
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Real Name: Larry
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Very nice! Congrats
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4 December 2016, 01:45 PM
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Congrats... more than pictures.. a video with the 'best second hand sweep ever' is a treat to watch!!
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4 December 2016, 02:29 PM
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Stunning to look at for sure, that would be my pic!
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4 December 2016, 04:40 PM
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Beautiful!
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5 December 2016, 03:09 AM
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Perfection. Great choice.
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