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JR16 · 28 November 2018, 08:21 AM

My interested in mechanical watches is relatively recent.. I started collecting 7-8 years ago. During that time I accumulated many seiko divers (new) and several vintage pieces off the Bay to supplement my more expensive pieces (Rolex etc). While I love the seiko design and robustness of these inexpensive watches (skx0xx for example), I had never considered making the jump to GS, perhaps because of the wide price gap- why buy a mechanical seiko that costs $6k when I can get one for $200? Over the past year or two however, perhaps due in part to some of the more recent releases and SEIKO’s expansion into the US market, as well as the terrific posts by fellow TRFers, I became more attracted to GS, particularly after the dial change they eliminated “Seiko” (I know, silly). I visited the NY boutique this past spring and tried on the SBGH211 (snowflake) and SBG267, but passed at this time - still couldn’t commit and the case thickness and lack of clasp micro adjustments bothered me a tad. I was about to start consolidating my colllecrion a little. I ended up getting an FPJ CB (which I love). But both these pieces stuck in my mind. Fast forward to the beginning of this month... DavisSW had a pre-owned SBGH211 listed, and I completed a trade with him in a few days. My third deal with David, and again it was flawless.

I’ve been wearing the snowflake the better part of this month and bonded immediately with it. The finishing is amazing; the polishing on the hands and markers especially. The sweep of the seconds hand and rotation of the spring drive movement on the back are meamerizing. And the fit was perfect - probably one of my most comfortable watch.

Ready to part with another watch in my collection and drawn to GS even more now, I searched for a SBGH267. I kicked myself for missing out on one when available at a boutique as it was LE to 1500 and was told they were all distributed in the US. But then I found a BNIB one that Thanh aka Takayu posted. I’ve never dealt w Thanh but his reputation is stellar on TRF so I reached out to him
After getting some helpful feedback about him and the watch from TRF members (thanks). I contacted Thanh Friday, we agreed on a trade, he had my watch yesterday (monday) and I had the SBGH267 today (Tuesday). He was amazing, responsive on email and text, and sized the GS perfectly for me. I would not hesitate to buy from him again or recommend him to anyone else . He’s fantastic.

Wore the new one this afternoon and it is just stunning. The dial is so unique and the shade of blue is very cool. The different finishes on the hands, markers, and cases work so well together in all sorts of lighting. And it’s fit is great on my 6.75 inch wrist.

Some crummy iPhone pics .... thanks for reading! Very excited to own a pair of GS!

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Psmith · 28 November 2018, 09:30 AM

Very nice - congrats x2

Txkill · 28 November 2018, 10:12 AM

Nice pair!!!!...two great pieces!

rajcuatrista · 28 November 2018, 10:14 AM

my interest in GS brand is starting to peak too and would love to add a diver to my modest collection. Where your duo in the best of times

imperio · 28 November 2018, 10:53 AM

Wow!! Congratulations! 2 great pieces.

benlee · 28 November 2018, 10:59 AM

Fantastic!

Double Congrats!

Gharddog03 · 28 November 2018, 11:03 AM

Huge congrats!

incontrol · 28 November 2018, 11:11 AM

Awesome pair. GS is getting a lot of attention these days. Congrats, they are great watches!

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brandrea · 28 November 2018, 11:18 AM

Beautiful pair, congratulations

Old Expat Beast · 28 November 2018, 11:19 AM

Super pair

Art 1 · 28 November 2018, 11:41 AM

Congrats. Very nice. Have handled them both. My wife has a snowflake. Both those dials are amazing.

Ichiran · 28 November 2018, 12:04 PM

Double congrats for the twin beauties!

WillC · 28 November 2018, 01:34 PM

The watch face on the SBG267 is a real beauty. I tried on one at the GS Boutique in BH and really was tempted but decided not to buy one.. Maybe some day if/when I get tired of my GS SD.

HL65 · 28 November 2018, 08:02 PM

Great duo and big congrats - Thanh is the best!

mailman · 28 November 2018, 09:09 PM

Great pair

Pongster · 28 November 2018, 09:22 PM

Winning pair

1William · 28 November 2018, 09:43 PM

Congratulations.

JR16 · 28 November 2018, 10:05 PM

Thanks to all for their comments/congrats, really happy to be part of the GS club!

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karmatp · 28 November 2018, 10:49 PM

Wow, they are stunning.

subtona · 28 November 2018, 10:55 PM

Congrats. Just picked up that high beat as well

Soarer · 29 November 2018, 12:47 AM

Congrats! I heard GS quality and finishing is second to none. I have been wanting to get one for years now. One day!

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Heu · 29 November 2018, 12:54 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

kbj · 29 November 2018, 02:48 AM

Both are very nice and now you have the hi-beat and Spring Drive. Congrats!

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gin47 · 29 November 2018, 08:54 AM

Huge congrats, amazing pair.

ian.thomas · 29 November 2018, 09:36 AM

Very Nice!!!

Congrats!

venom79 · 24 January 2019, 08:52 PM

Congratulations,

Went the same route, just bought my first 2 GS during my japan trip.

Increíble watches

1William · 24 January 2019, 09:55 PM

Very nice.

ajas · 24 January 2019, 10:17 PM

Double congratulations

JeremyS · 24 January 2019, 11:03 PM

Phew—the case on the SBGH267 is gorgeous. I love the lugs, and the larger crown. When you jumped into Grand Seiko, you really took a plunge! I don’t have a high beat yet, but a SBGA003, SBGR251 and SBGR301. I’m actually thinking my next piece may actually be a 9F. Regardless, congratulations on your GS. These are lovely.

JR16 · 25 January 2019, 12:59 AM

Thx, have definitely been enjoying my grand seikos!

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28 November 2018, 08:21 AM	#1
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Double incoming ... my first grand seikos My interested in mechanical watches is relatively recent.. I started collecting 7-8 years ago. During that time I accumulated many seiko divers (new) and several vintage pieces off the Bay to supplement my more expensive pieces (Rolex etc). While I love the seiko design and robustness of these inexpensive watches (skx0xx for example), I had never considered making the jump to GS, perhaps because of the wide price gap- why buy a mechanical seiko that costs $6k when I can get one for $200? Over the past year or two however, perhaps due in part to some of the more recent releases and SEIKO’s expansion into the US market, as well as the terrific posts by fellow TRFers, I became more attracted to GS, particularly after the dial change they eliminated “Seiko” (I know, silly). I visited the NY boutique this past spring and tried on the SBGH211 (snowflake) and SBG267, but passed at this time - still couldn’t commit and the case thickness and lack of clasp micro adjustments bothered me a tad. I was about to start consolidating my colllecrion a little. I ended up getting an FPJ CB (which I love). But both these pieces stuck in my mind. Fast forward to the beginning of this month... DavisSW had a pre-owned SBGH211 listed, and I completed a trade with him in a few days. My third deal with David, and again it was flawless. I’ve been wearing the snowflake the better part of this month and bonded immediately with it. The finishing is amazing; the polishing on the hands and markers especially. The sweep of the seconds hand and rotation of the spring drive movement on the back are meamerizing. And the fit was perfect - probably one of my most comfortable watch. Ready to part with another watch in my collection and drawn to GS even more now, I searched for a SBGH267. I kicked myself for missing out on one when available at a boutique as it was LE to 1500 and was told they were all distributed in the US. But then I found a BNIB one that Thanh aka Takayu posted. I’ve never dealt w Thanh but his reputation is stellar on TRF so I reached out to him After getting some helpful feedback about him and the watch from TRF members (thanks). I contacted Thanh Friday, we agreed on a trade, he had my watch yesterday (monday) and I had the SBGH267 today (Tuesday). He was amazing, responsive on email and text, and sized the GS perfectly for me. I would not hesitate to buy from him again or recommend him to anyone else . He’s fantastic. Wore the new one this afternoon and it is just stunning. The dial is so unique and the shade of blue is very cool. The different finishes on the hands, markers, and cases work so well together in all sorts of lighting. And it’s fit is great on my 6.75 inch wrist. Some crummy iPhone pics .... thanks for reading! Very excited to own a pair of GS! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 November 2018, 09:30 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Very nice - congrats x2 __________________

28 November 2018, 10:53 AM	#5
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	Wow!! Congratulations! 2 great pieces. __________________

28 November 2018, 10:59 AM	#6
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Fantastic! Double Congrats! __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

28 November 2018, 11:11 AM	#8
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Awesome pair. GS is getting a lot of attention these days. Congrats, they are great watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

28 November 2018, 10:12 AM	#3
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Nice pair!!!!...two great pieces!

28 November 2018, 10:14 AM	#4
rajcuatrista "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: So.Fla Posts: 97	my interest in GS brand is starting to peak too and would love to add a diver to my modest collection. Where your duo in the best of times

28 November 2018, 11:03 AM	#7
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Huge congrats!

28 November 2018, 11:18 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,891	Beautiful pair, congratulations

28 November 2018, 11:19 AM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,798	Super pair __________________ _______________________

28 November 2018, 11:41 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats. Very nice. Have handled them both. My wife has a snowflake. Both those dials are amazing.

28 November 2018, 12:04 PM	#12
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,158	Double congrats for the twin beauties!

28 November 2018, 01:34 PM	#13
WillC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Will Location: California & Asia Watch: Batgirl/Moser/GS Posts: 29	The watch face on the SBG267 is a real beauty. I tried on one at the GS Boutique in BH and really was tempted but decided not to buy one.. Maybe some day if/when I get tired of my GS SD.

28 November 2018, 08:02 PM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Great duo and big congrats - Thanh is the best! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 November 2018, 09:09 PM	#15
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	Great pair __________________ JJ

28 November 2018, 09:22 PM	#16
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Winning pair

28 November 2018, 09:43 PM	#17
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,649	Congratulations.

28 November 2018, 10:05 PM	#18
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Thanks to all for their comments/congrats, really happy to be part of the GS club! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 November 2018, 10:49 PM	#19
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Wow, they are stunning. __________________ My grails:

28 November 2018, 10:55 PM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,567	Congrats. Just picked up that high beat as well __________________

29 November 2018, 12:47 AM	#21
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Congrats! I heard GS quality and finishing is second to none. I have been wanting to get one for years now. One day! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

29 November 2018, 12:54 AM	#22
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	Very nice! Congrats!

29 November 2018, 02:48 AM	#23
kbj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 67	Both are very nice and now you have the hi-beat and Spring Drive. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2018, 08:54 AM	#24
gin47 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: usa Posts: 159	Huge congrats, amazing pair.

29 November 2018, 09:36 AM	#25
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,361	Very Nice!!! Congrats! __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

24 January 2019, 09:55 PM	#27
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,649	Very nice.

24 January 2019, 10:17 PM	#28
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Double congratulations

24 January 2019, 11:03 PM	#29
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	Phew—the case on the SBGH267 is gorgeous. I love the lugs, and the larger crown. When you jumped into Grand Seiko, you really took a plunge! I don’t have a high beat yet, but a SBGA003, SBGR251 and SBGR301. I’m actually thinking my next piece may actually be a 9F. Regardless, congratulations on your GS. These are lovely.

25 January 2019, 12:59 AM	#30
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Thx, have definitely been enjoying my grand seikos! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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