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23 July 2019, 02:43 AM | #1 |
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GMT SBGE249 LE in collaboration with Timeless Luxury Jewelers, Texas
Newly released LE in stainless steel with "blizzard" dial.
Looks pretty nice, IMHO! Click here for source of photos. Caliber: 9R66 Spring Drive GMT Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, GMT Power Reserve: 72 hours Winding: Automatic Jewels: 30 Chronometer Certified: Rated by Grand Seiko to +/- 1 second per day (+/- 15 seconds per month) Pricing & Availability Price: $5,900 Availability: August/September 2019 Limited Edition: 250 pieces |
23 July 2019, 03:34 AM | #2 |
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That’s a beauty.
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23 July 2019, 03:35 AM | #3 |
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The texture on blizzard dials are amazing. I'm not sure how I feel about the mirror finish look on the chapter ring of this watch though. Also not a fan of the opaque printing on the caseback... Why have a see through caseback if you're going to print over it?
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I tried it on over the weekend and it is a beauty. I am glad that Dan went with stainless steel versus the titanium. It gives it a nice weight. All in all it is a great looking watch. Pictures don't do it justice.
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23 July 2019, 04:14 AM | #5 |
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That's a lovely looking one. Definitely need more pics of it in different lighting and situations
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23 July 2019, 06:06 PM | #6 |
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This one is looking amazing.
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23 July 2019, 09:16 PM | #7 |
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Looks sick
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23 July 2019, 09:22 PM | #8 |
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A good looking watch.
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24 July 2019, 09:51 PM | #9 |
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Home run! really like this!
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29 July 2019, 06:26 AM | #10 |
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I photographed the prototype about 8 months ago, but I was sworn to secrecy until last weekend, when it was announced.
Timeless wanted to have some photos ready to go, and GS agreed to let me have it for one day. I think it was last September. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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29 July 2019, 06:47 AM | #11 |
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Wow!
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29 July 2019, 06:49 AM | #12 |
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There's a lot to like about this watch. The closer you get in pictures, the better it looks.
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29 July 2019, 06:58 AM | #13 |
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29 July 2019, 07:58 AM | #14 |
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Amazing photos, Chip!
Btw, FYI, I tried sending you a PM, but your inbox is full. |
29 July 2019, 08:37 AM | #15 | |
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GMT SBGE249 LE in collaboration with Timeless Luxury Jewelers, Texas
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Probably because I haven’t checked my inbox in about two years. I don’t post much those days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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29 July 2019, 01:53 PM | #16 | |
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What I was wondering is how did you like the watch itself? I know you have handled a few GS, so I value your opinion on this one. |
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29 July 2019, 02:13 PM | #17 | |
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I like the watch, quite a bit. My only gripe with it is the distance between the sapphire crystal and the dial. This is just me, I like a crystal that is close to the dial plate itself, and all spring drive GMTs have a deep dish dial. If that’s not an issue for you, the watch is spectacular, and I really like the hollow GMT pointer. The blizzard dial is very reminiscent of a YM 116622, but rougher. And not in a bad way. The execution is spot on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Many thanks for the hands-on comments. For the crystal/dial distance, I thought it was a design choice in order to incorporate the GMT chapter ring? I think I prefer this solution to having the numbers on the bezel or on the dial itself (but then needing to reduce the size of the hands). Anyway, from what you’re saying, looks like I would be happy with this one. |
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29 July 2019, 03:44 PM | #19 |
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This is really impressive, nice watch.
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11 August 2019, 08:35 PM | #20 |
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Still thinking about this one..... here’s a recent IG pic posted of it. Apparently, only a few of the 250 left.
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Pictures don’t do it justice. I tried it on at the Timeless GS event and it’s a stunner. I love that they used stainless steel for both the weight and the special shine that GS is able to pull off with their polishing. It also looked incredible on the tan/brown leather strap that Timeless is carrying for the GS line. I wouldn’t hesitate to grab one.
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They are made by Mugatoo specifically for Grand Seiko watches. Timeless will be carrying them, but I can’t remember if Dan told me if it was an exclusive partnership or not.
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12 August 2019, 12:49 PM | #25 |
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Those are really nice straps. Any idea how much they cost?
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Cru, you need to just get it. I have one coming and I’m really excited about it. It’s the last watch that I’ll get for awhile...and I’m without a GMT at the moment, so I’m pumped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Nice, congrats! You make some good arguments....I’m also without a GMT at the moment, and I’ve wanted a Spring Drive GS for a long, long time. ;-) |
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12 August 2019, 12:21 AM | #28 |
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That’s a great looking GS! If I didn’t already have a 211, I’d go for it!
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This came a year too late for me. I was on the fence for 2 years about the 211 because of the weight and the slight grey tone of titanium. Finally pulled the trigger last year just about this time. I don’t know how many times I made the comment to the SA that if this was in stainless steel it would have been a no brainer for me. This one even has a GMT complication which I like. Only if they kept the snowflake dial, a slimmer case and do away that silly logo print over the sapphire case back it would be absolutely perfect.
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