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Takonwong · 2 March 2018, 03:53 AM

I got the Peacock today, it's absolutely beautiful in all aspects but...

The only downside for me it is so THICK!! Not as thick as Omega POs but still for a 40mm watch it's thick (14.4mm)

I was hoping it would be able to replace the Rolex GMT but wearing them one after the other I don't think it can. The Rolex wears more comfortably for me and slips under my shirt sleeves better.

What do I do...

scarlet knight · 2 March 2018, 04:18 AM

No pix, didn’t happen! But congrats and enjoy!

mask1196 · 2 March 2018, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takonwong

I got the Peacock today, it's absolutely beautiful in all aspects but...

The only downside for me it is so THICK!! Not as thick as Omega POs but still for a 40mm watch it's thick (14.4mm)

I was hoping it would be able to replace the Rolex GMT but wearing them one after the other I don't think it can. The Rolex wears more comfortably for me and slips under my shirt sleeves better.

What do I do...

Congratulations! I just picked up a Peacock myself. Loved it so much that I picked up another Grand Seiko GMT. Just too good. Enjoy yours

El-Duderino · 2 March 2018, 08:09 AM

It’s just the GS style. No idea why they love that thick case look so much. But honestly, after wearing it a couple of days, you don’t really notice the height.

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Gharddog03 · 2 March 2018, 08:11 AM

Congrats!!

the_natural · 2 March 2018, 08:20 AM

Congrats! That thing is gorgeous.

Takonwong · 3 March 2018, 10:23 AM

Sorry, I've sent it back in exchange for the snowflake.

scarlet knight · 3 March 2018, 10:29 AM

The seller is ok with that?

yessir69 · 3 March 2018, 12:15 PM

That’s a great watch. It’s on my list.

spndx · 3 March 2018, 12:50 PM

Congratulations

madgraf · 3 March 2018, 01:37 PM

Weird - I haven't found mine thick at all, but I'm wear mostly sporty watches e.g. SubC, Pelagos, Speedmaster, etc. Sorry it didn't work out for you, but I'm sure you'll love the snowflake as well.

Takonwong · 3 March 2018, 05:24 PM

The seller is ok with that. In the UK if you buy through post you have 14 days to change your mind as long as the item is unused. I looked at it for a couple of days and tried to get used to the thickness but decided against it in the end.
With reference to madgraf I wear sports watches mostly too but still found the peacock sat too high. Which speed master do you have? I returned the dsotm for the same reason. I have the Tudor 79220n and even though it looks thick it wears flat on me.

madgraf · 4 March 2018, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takonwong

The seller is ok with that. In the UK if you buy through post you have 14 days to change your mind as long as the item is unused. I looked at it for a couple of days and tried to get used to the thickness but decided against it in the end.
With reference to madgraf I wear sports watches mostly too but still found the peacock sat too high. Which speed master do you have? I returned the dsotm for the same reason. I have the Tudor 79220n and even though it looks thick it wears flat on me.

I have the newest hesalite reference speedy.

scarlet knight · 3 March 2018, 10:23 PM

Glad you can do that. Others can chime in, but I don’t think that you can take the stickers off, wear it and return it to the AD in the USA and trade it in, unless you previously bought a boatload of Pateks. Unless you just looked at it and didn’t wear it. But still not sure a US AD would be excited to swap out. Great that UK has better consumer policies.

1William · 3 March 2018, 10:24 PM

Congratulations

Urosfan · 6 March 2018, 03:02 AM

Congrats

Takonwong · 6 March 2018, 10:02 PM

Got the Snowflake today. I love it! There's so much to look at in detail but I'm at work so no chance to admire it fully. It wears so light which for some members its a negative but I really like it, it's almost you don't know its there! The dial is so impressive in reality, I won't take photos as another member on another thread has done such an impressive job of it but in reality its even better! The bracelet is absolutely fine! I don't understand the talk of it being cheap other than because it is light but then it's titanium! And pins but that's because of the nature of the metal.
It's my first foray into GS but it won't be my last. I have to say though that this is the only model that has given me any feeling? The others that I have seen in the store are a bit cold and while very well finished a bit clinical.

tyler1980 · 6 March 2018, 10:29 PM

congrats

brandrea · 6 March 2018, 10:30 PM

Congratulations

Takonwong · 9 March 2018, 08:26 AM

Just trying another member's advice using Tapatalk to upload photos via the phone. It works!!

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joli160 · 9 March 2018, 08:28 AM

Beautiful, huge congrats

elysium73 · 11 March 2018, 02:48 AM

Congrats. I'm debating between the snowflake and peacock... or just saving to splurge on a BLNR.

Isn't the peacock 14.4mm thick whereas the speedy is 14.3mm? Seems like a negligible difference.

Takonwong · 11 March 2018, 05:23 AM

Yes, I don't like the Speedmaster either (Shock horror!!!)
For me it feels dated, I personally don't like manual movements and it's too thick.
I would really like the Peacock if it wasn't for the thickness however I love the Snowflake, I find myself looking at the seconds hand a lot...

barihunk · 11 March 2018, 07:59 AM

Congrats! Looks so sharp

Rippin · 11 March 2018, 07:09 PM

I recently picked up a GS Peacock as well. On my 6.5ish" wrist it wears fine, but if my wrists were any smaller then the height of the watch would become a factor. With that said it would be great if the case was 2mm thinner. Before picking up the Peacock I did try on the Snowflake, but it didn't speak to me as did the Peacock's case design.

yannis · 11 March 2018, 08:28 PM

Congrats!

Takonwong · 18 March 2018, 09:02 AM

11 days in and the Snowflake has gained 2 seconds.

benlee · 18 March 2018, 10:28 AM

I recently saw the Blue Peacock ( a Japan Wako exclusive ) and fell in love with it. Unfortunately, it's not available for purchase immediately and have to waitlist.

2 March 2018, 03:53 AM	#1
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Picked up the GS Peacock... I got the Peacock today, it's absolutely beautiful in all aspects but... The only downside for me it is so THICK!! Not as thick as Omega POs but still for a 40mm watch it's thick (14.4mm) I was hoping it would be able to replace the Rolex GMT but wearing them one after the other I don't think it can. The Rolex wears more comfortably for me and slips under my shirt sleeves better. What do I do...

9 March 2018, 08:28 AM	#21
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Beautiful, huge congrats __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

11 March 2018, 08:28 PM	#26
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

18 March 2018, 10:28 AM	#28
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	I recently saw the Blue Peacock ( a Japan Wako exclusive ) and fell in love with it. Unfortunately, it's not available for purchase immediately and have to waitlist. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

2 March 2018, 04:18 AM	#2
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	No pix, didn’t happen! But congrats and enjoy!

2 March 2018, 08:09 AM	#4
El-Duderino "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 610	It’s just the GS style. No idea why they love that thick case look so much. But honestly, after wearing it a couple of days, you don’t really notice the height. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 March 2018, 08:11 AM	#5
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats!!

2 March 2018, 08:20 AM	#6
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 858	Congrats! That thing is gorgeous.

3 March 2018, 10:23 AM	#7
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Sorry, I've sent it back in exchange for the snowflake.

3 March 2018, 10:29 AM	#8
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	The seller is ok with that?

3 March 2018, 12:15 PM	#9
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	That’s a great watch. It’s on my list.

3 March 2018, 12:50 PM	#10
spndx Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: United States Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 108	Congratulations

3 March 2018, 01:37 PM	#11
madgraf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Minnesota Watch: 114060 Posts: 25	Weird - I haven't found mine thick at all, but I'm wear mostly sporty watches e.g. SubC, Pelagos, Speedmaster, etc. Sorry it didn't work out for you, but I'm sure you'll love the snowflake as well.

3 March 2018, 05:24 PM	#12
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	The seller is ok with that. In the UK if you buy through post you have 14 days to change your mind as long as the item is unused. I looked at it for a couple of days and tried to get used to the thickness but decided against it in the end. With reference to madgraf I wear sports watches mostly too but still found the peacock sat too high. Which speed master do you have? I returned the dsotm for the same reason. I have the Tudor 79220n and even though it looks thick it wears flat on me.

3 March 2018, 10:23 PM	#14
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Glad you can do that. Others can chime in, but I don’t think that you can take the stickers off, wear it and return it to the AD in the USA and trade it in, unless you previously bought a boatload of Pateks. Unless you just looked at it and didn’t wear it. But still not sure a US AD would be excited to swap out. Great that UK has better consumer policies.

3 March 2018, 10:24 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Congratulations

6 March 2018, 03:02 AM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

6 March 2018, 10:02 PM	#17
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Got the Snowflake today. I love it! There's so much to look at in detail but I'm at work so no chance to admire it fully. It wears so light which for some members its a negative but I really like it, it's almost you don't know its there! The dial is so impressive in reality, I won't take photos as another member on another thread has done such an impressive job of it but in reality its even better! The bracelet is absolutely fine! I don't understand the talk of it being cheap other than because it is light but then it's titanium! And pins but that's because of the nature of the metal. It's my first foray into GS but it won't be my last. I have to say though that this is the only model that has given me any feeling? The others that I have seen in the store are a bit cold and while very well finished a bit clinical.

6 March 2018, 10:29 PM	#18
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats

6 March 2018, 10:30 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Congratulations

9 March 2018, 08:26 AM	#20
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Just trying another member's advice using Tapatalk to upload photos via the phone. It works!! Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

11 March 2018, 02:48 AM	#22
elysium73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 152	Congrats. I'm debating between the snowflake and peacock... or just saving to splurge on a BLNR. Isn't the peacock 14.4mm thick whereas the speedy is 14.3mm? Seems like a negligible difference.

11 March 2018, 05:23 AM	#23
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Yes, I don't like the Speedmaster either (Shock horror!!!) For me it feels dated, I personally don't like manual movements and it's too thick. I would really like the Peacock if it wasn't for the thickness however I love the Snowflake, I find myself looking at the seconds hand a lot...

11 March 2018, 07:59 AM	#24
barihunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NC Posts: 8	Congrats! Looks so sharp

11 March 2018, 07:09 PM	#25
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	I recently picked up a GS Peacock as well. On my 6.5ish" wrist it wears fine, but if my wrists were any smaller then the height of the watch would become a factor. With that said it would be great if the case was 2mm thinner. Before picking up the Peacock I did try on the Snowflake, but it didn't speak to me as did the Peacock's case design.

18 March 2018, 09:02 AM	#27
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	11 days in and the Snowflake has gained 2 seconds.

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