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Ichiran · 13 October 2018, 09:44 AM

https://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch...m_medium=email

3 new limited edition Grand Seiko watches at upcoming WatchTime New York, which kicks off on October 26 at Gotham Hall in New York City.

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The blue dial is so nice!

Old Expat Beast · 13 October 2018, 10:23 AM

Very nice, I'd probably go for the white dial.

Beckster · 13 October 2018, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice, I'd probably go for the white dial.

I concur!

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Lol-x · 13 October 2018, 11:00 AM

I like the first one.
However, I would prefer to see some High-Beats...

GB-man · 13 October 2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I like the first one.
However, I would prefer to see some High-Beats...

Same here but I’m sure there are some coming in a few months. Just have to be patient

subtona · 13 October 2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

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However, I would prefer to see some High-Beats...

Likewise

Kohola · 13 October 2018, 11:04 AM

I would prefer the middle one on a bracelet. All are very nice tho.

scarlet knight · 13 October 2018, 11:47 AM

Nice. Is the middle one bluish or am losing it ( maybe both)?

benlee · 13 October 2018, 11:52 AM

they are all very nice. look fwd to see them irl

GB-man · 13 October 2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

they are all very nice. look fwd to see them irl

Any luck tracking down the sbgj231 Ben? I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled and none seem to have popped up for resale.

GB-man · 13 October 2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Very nice, I'd probably go for the white dial.

That’s platinum and $53k I just found out.

Ichiran · 13 October 2018, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

That’s platinum and $53k I just found out.

I'm not that tuned in to the GS market in the US. Do you think there is a pool of US buyers for this 53k GS?

tom2517 · 13 October 2018, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

That’s platinum and $53k I just found out.

53k, that's pretty much on par with the watches coming out of the Micro Artist Studio, wow. Must be some special painting on the dial......

SearChart · 14 October 2018, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

That’s platinum and $53k I just found out.

Oh boy, that's pretty pricey!

Tsfc · 13 October 2018, 12:47 PM

All three of these are fire! Love this brand.

Bearxj86 · 13 October 2018, 02:36 PM

I was able to put a deposit on the first one. Hope to get it soon : )

Onequik135i · 13 October 2018, 07:30 PM

My next next GS purchase will be the first one listed above or the newly released SBGA375, but heard that the light blue dial SS model is like another 2k higher in price if not more. Plus you get 2 different Croc straps included in the box also which I would never use. Beautiful watches.

YMII · 13 October 2018, 08:00 PM

I guess the blue version will be sold out very quickly despite the much higher price compared to the standard model.
A stunning dial, which is guaranteed to be even more fascinating in real life than in the photos.

Ichiran · 13 October 2018, 08:42 PM

A closer look at the beautiful dials (source: Hodinkee)

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1William · 13 October 2018, 08:52 PM

I like them. Not sure which one though.

Locust · 13 October 2018, 09:52 PM

Love the platinum and rose gold but really torn on the steel one. Think I need to see irl. Weird these got reannounced. They were Announced back in the spring and than all of a sudden this week all the watch media announced them again like it was a brand new thing.

mailman · 13 October 2018, 11:38 PM

The PR on the dials kill it for me.

Valenciawatchrepair · 14 October 2018, 12:04 AM

Beautiful pieces. Such impeccable detail. They almost look like computer renders and not actual photos. I'll take all 3 please. lol

pickettt · 14 October 2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Valenciawatchrepair

They almost look like computer renders and not actual photos.

GS pics are always like that. I think they do their watches a great disservice with the pics. Grand Seiko always look best in the flesh.....or metal.

GB-man · 14 October 2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I'm not that tuned in to the GS market in the US. Do you think there is a pool of US buyers for this 53k GS?

Well they are only making 20 of them so yeah I think they will find 20 buyers...Or not we will see. Wise not to make many as the market is definitely thin at this price point.

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Originally Posted by tom2517

53k, that's pretty much on par with the watches coming out of the Micro Artist Studio, wow. Must be some special painting on the dial......

Yeah unless I am missing something why not sping for the 8 Day or Eichi II at that price.

PJ S · 14 October 2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Well they are only making 20 of them so yeah I think they will find 20 buyers...Or not we will see. Wise not to make many as the market is definitely thin at this price point.

Yeah unless I am missing something why not sping for the 8 Day or Eichi II at that price.

These aren’t the first precious metal GSes – Seiko have done it before, prior to recent branding change.
Those were similarly limited in number, but the US maybe saw only 3-4 (of each metal variant) officially imported for AD orders fulfilment.

Eichi is limited to less than 25 per annum, and the Pt and RG 8-day are 20 each.
Size of the latter models will preclude them from consideration, and these are limited in totality, with the Pt variant being the only PM GS with a bracelet – typically they’re offered only on leather.

GB-man · 14 October 2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

These aren’t the first precious metal GSes – Seiko have done it before, prior to recent branding change.
Those were similarly limited in number, but the US maybe saw only 3-4 (of each metal variant) officially imported for AD orders fulfilment.

Eichi is limited to less than 25 per annum, and the Pt and RG 8-day are 20 each.
Size of the latter models will preclude them from consideration, and these are limited in totality, with the Pt variant being the only PM GS with a bracelet – typically they’re offered only on leather.

Size would not preclude the 8 days from my consideration but I understand. Also the SS comes on bracelet here not the platinum unless I’m misunderstanding you.

tom2517 · 14 October 2018, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Well they are only making 20 of them so yeah I think they will find 20 buyers...Or not we will see. Wise not to make many as the market is definitely thin at this price point.

Yeah unless I am missing something why not sping for the 8 Day or Eichi II at that price.

I think GS is also pushing the market to see how far people are willing to pay. The platinum VFA sold out quickly(though it's a global model) so perhaps it gave Seiko confidence to offer another platinum GS.

Rizone · 14 October 2018, 08:11 AM

Is the first one just a variation of the snowfkake but with a bluish dial and a couple of straps thrown in?

Ichiran · 14 October 2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizone

Is the first one just a variation of the snowfkake but with a bluish dial and a couple of straps thrown in?

From the pictures, they appear to have different texture on the dials. The US edition seems more smooth whereas the Snowflake has a "creased-paper" effect.

Other differences: The SF is 41mm and has a titanium case/bracelet. SF is also not limited. US edition is 40mm, offered in SS and PM, and they are all limited.

I like the US edition in SS a lot. Will be speaking to my local Seiko contact if they can help me source it

13 October 2018, 09:44 AM	#1
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	Grand Seiko U.S. Exclusive Limited Editions! https://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch...m_medium=email 3 new limited edition Grand Seiko watches at upcoming WatchTime New York, which kicks off on October 26 at Gotham Hall in New York City. The blue dial is so nice!

13 October 2018, 10:23 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Very nice, I'd probably go for the white dial. __________________ _______________________

13 October 2018, 11:00 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	I like the first one. However, I would prefer to see some High-Beats... __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 October 2018, 11:52 AM	#9
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	they are all very nice. look fwd to see them irl __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

13 October 2018, 07:30 PM	#17
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	My next next GS purchase will be the first one listed above or the newly released SBGA375, but heard that the light blue dial SS model is like another 2k higher in price if not more. Plus you get 2 different Croc straps included in the box also which I would never use. Beautiful watches. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

13 October 2018, 11:04 AM	#7
Kohola "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pacific NW Watch: 6105 Posts: 186	I would prefer the middle one on a bracelet. All are very nice tho.

13 October 2018, 11:47 AM	#8
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Nice. Is the middle one bluish or am losing it ( maybe both)?

13 October 2018, 12:47 PM	#15
Tsfc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 62	All three of these are fire! Love this brand.

13 October 2018, 02:36 PM	#16
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	I was able to put a deposit on the first one. Hope to get it soon : )

13 October 2018, 08:00 PM	#18
YMII "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 48	Stunning dial I guess the blue version will be sold out very quickly despite the much higher price compared to the standard model. A stunning dial, which is guaranteed to be even more fascinating in real life than in the photos.

13 October 2018, 08:42 PM	#19
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	A closer look at the beautiful dials (source: Hodinkee)

13 October 2018, 08:52 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I like them. Not sure which one though.

13 October 2018, 09:52 PM	#21
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	Love the platinum and rose gold but really torn on the steel one. Think I need to see irl. Weird these got reannounced. They were Announced back in the spring and than all of a sudden this week all the watch media announced them again like it was a brand new thing.

13 October 2018, 11:38 PM	#22
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	The PR on the dials kill it for me. __________________ JJ

14 October 2018, 12:04 AM	#23
Valenciawatchrepair Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ellijay, GA Posts: 1,504	Beautiful pieces. Such impeccable detail. They almost look like computer renders and not actual photos. I'll take all 3 please. lol

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Rizone "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: northeast Posts: 51	Is the first one just a variation of the snowfkake but with a bluish dial and a couple of straps thrown in?

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