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Old 9 September 2020, 11:37 AM   #1
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Incoming! first GS
I have always been a big Seiko fan, have had everything from SKX to SLA but the GS bug hasn’t bit ..... until now

This one jumped out at me, love the gold accents on the blue dial

Was very close to getting a blue DJ but another Rolex wasn’t exciting me as much, looking forward to getting this one in rotation!

I will post more pics on arrival in a few days

Oh and shout out to Thanh Do (Takuya) for making it happen, he always comes through and makes things so easy, just a few texts and it’s on its way

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Old 9 September 2020, 11:39 AM   #2
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I would totally rock that. Congrats
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Old 9 September 2020, 11:41 AM   #3
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Nice watch. Congratulations!
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Old 9 September 2020, 11:55 AM   #4
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That's a beauty. Looking forward to seeing it.
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Old 9 September 2020, 12:08 PM   #5
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Old 9 September 2020, 12:15 PM   #6
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Congratulations. I like that 62GS inspired case. Very nice
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Old 9 September 2020, 12:41 PM   #7
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Congrats! Looks very nice. Looking forward to live pix.
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Old 9 September 2020, 01:27 PM   #8
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Congrats, can't wait to see live pics of this one!
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Old 9 September 2020, 01:51 PM   #9
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Old 9 September 2020, 02:10 PM   #10
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Congratulations! Great choice
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Old 9 September 2020, 02:59 PM   #11
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Congrats, excellent choice!
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Old 9 September 2020, 03:39 PM   #12
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Beautiful choice.
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Old 9 September 2020, 08:16 PM   #13
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Old 9 September 2020, 08:31 PM   #14
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Great choice, congrats! Looking forward to the pics. :-)
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Old 9 September 2020, 10:47 PM   #15
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Great pick, I have 2 of the seasons. It’s my favorite watch case they make by far.
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Old 9 September 2020, 10:54 PM   #16
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Watch case is totally unique. Not sure how they can build that watch with a bezeless glass over the dial.


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Old 10 September 2020, 10:30 AM   #17
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The case was designed back in the mid 1960s by Taro Tanaka and was originally for a Seikomatic chronometer. Then in 1966/67 it became the first automatic Grand Seiko, the 62GS, with date (6245-9000) and day-date (6246-9000) options.
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Old 10 September 2020, 12:06 PM   #18
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The case was designed back in the mid 1960s by Taro Tanaka and was originally for a Seikomatic chronometer. Then in 1966/67 it became the first automatic Grand Seiko, the 62GS, with date (6245-9000) and day-date (6246-9000) options.
Absolutely superb! The grammar of design story, and the resulting watches are so crisp and simple. I'd love one of those. Great pick up!
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Old 9 September 2020, 11:56 PM   #19
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Congrats! That blue is mesmerising!
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Old 11 September 2020, 05:09 AM   #21
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That is a gorgeous, gorgeous piece. Big congrats and looking forward to your pics!
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Old 11 September 2020, 05:46 AM   #22
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Congrats ! It will get a lot of wrist time for sure
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Old 12 September 2020, 12:49 PM   #23
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Arrived today!

Loving it so far, perfect size, weight.... and that dial

The blue shines in the sun and is like ink in low light, every part of this thing exudes luxury





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Old 12 September 2020, 01:53 PM   #24
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Arrived today!

Loving it so far, perfect size, weight.... and that dial

The blue shines in the sun and is like ink in low light, every part of this thing exudes luxury
Other than value retention, the GS beats the OP
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Old 12 September 2020, 05:18 PM   #25
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Other than value retention, the GS beats the OP

I have to agree.

But with a very limited production, 35.000 units a year and growing international interest, value retention might change in the next decade.

They produce 40x less than Rolex and are now getting unprecedented attention in social media’s, from watch bloggers, watch enthusiasts, etc.
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Old 13 September 2020, 12:16 AM   #26
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Other than value retention, the GS beats the OP
Wasn't meant to be a head to head was just what I was wearing when I picked it up they wear similarly size wise, the GS is a tad dressier

Both are awesome
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Old 12 September 2020, 09:59 PM   #28
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Probably the best looking GS available imo.

Could we get a comparison of the bracelet to the OP please?
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Old 13 September 2020, 12:13 AM   #29
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Probably the best looking GS available imo.

Could we get a comparison of the bracelet to the OP please?
Here you go

Was able to get a perfect fit by removing 1 full + 1 half link, just no easy-link like my OP but I'll manage



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