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thegrandseirolexguy · 27 November 2023, 04:23 PM

Exploring the mangrove swamp with my new Shirakaba.

Bought it used for what I believe to be a fair price of US$5,185.00 including local sales tax. Full set with most of the warranty still remaining (January 2023).

Lovely watch, and the most comfortable one I’ve ever owned despite its lack of an on-the-fly bracelet micro adjust feature.

Externally, this watch is finished to a degree that would command a far higher retail price tag if it were a Swiss brand.

Internally, no real comment because I’m no expert. Seems like a functional and industrial finish with not much in the way of a decorative finish. But it’s mesmerising to see the escapement spin at such a high velocity.

Absolute joy to wear this next generation Grand Seiko wristwatch.

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minute_man · 27 November 2023, 05:48 PM

Verg beautiful watch. Congratulations and wear it in great health.

I will agree that just like Rolex, most GS movements' finish is nothing to write home about [compared to other high(er) tier brands] but at least being able to see one tick is always a welcome thing. Again, nothing wrong with the way they are finished, it seems price - appropriate and I'dtake engineering and durability over decoration any day.

1William · 27 November 2023, 09:58 PM

Congratulations.

Aviela.W · 28 November 2023, 01:06 PM

Congratulations!

BNA/LION · 28 November 2023, 01:36 PM

Congratulations!

thegrandseirolexguy · 29 November 2023, 03:51 AM

Thank you, everyone. Proud to be part of the GS owners club. The value proposition of preowned GS is superb.

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Yobrooks · 29 November 2023, 09:13 AM

Congratulations, great looking on your wrist.

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thegrandseirolexguy · 29 November 2023, 04:26 PM

As a bonus, the case # happens to match my birthday. A happy coincidence.

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Michael1968 · 29 November 2023, 09:25 PM

Congrats

RW16610 · 29 November 2023, 11:11 PM

Congratulations! As seemingly usual with Grand Seiko, they've created a stunning dial here.

thegrandseirolexguy · 1 December 2023, 12:23 PM

Thanks everyone!

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JTL31 · 2 December 2023, 03:44 AM

Congratulations, that’s a great reference!

Cru Jones · 2 December 2023, 03:49 AM

Many congrats! At that price, it’s a no-brainer.

bostonjetset · 3 January 2024, 02:26 PM

Such a gorgeous dial. Congrats!

Urosfan · 3 January 2024, 09:47 PM

Congrats

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Jack T · 10 January 2024, 04:03 AM

Such a great watch, terrific dial. I look at finishing of the movements as nice to have, but more importantly, you have a fantastic movement, well designed and made.

27 November 2023, 04:23 PM	#1
thegrandseirolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 463	Incoming: Grand Seiko SLGH005 white birch Exploring the mangrove swamp with my new Shirakaba. Bought it used for what I believe to be a fair price of US$5,185.00 including local sales tax. Full set with most of the warranty still remaining (January 2023). Lovely watch, and the most comfortable one I’ve ever owned despite its lack of an on-the-fly bracelet micro adjust feature. Externally, this watch is finished to a degree that would command a far higher retail price tag if it were a Swiss brand. Internally, no real comment because I’m no expert. Seems like a functional and industrial finish with not much in the way of a decorative finish. But it’s mesmerising to see the escapement spin at such a high velocity. Absolute joy to wear this next generation Grand Seiko wristwatch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 November 2023, 05:48 PM	#2
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Verg beautiful watch. Congratulations and wear it in great health. I will agree that just like Rolex, most GS movements' finish is nothing to write home about [compared to other high(er) tier brands] but at least being able to see one tick is always a welcome thing. Again, nothing wrong with the way they are finished, it seems price - appropriate and I'dtake engineering and durability over decoration any day. __________________ 2FA Enabled

28 November 2023, 01:36 PM	#5
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,647	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

10 January 2024, 04:03 AM	#16
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Such a great watch, terrific dial. I look at finishing of the movements as nice to have, but more importantly, you have a fantastic movement, well designed and made. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

27 November 2023, 09:58 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Congratulations.

28 November 2023, 01:06 PM	#4
Aviela.W "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Ashburn Posts: 74	Congratulations!

29 November 2023, 03:51 AM	#6
thegrandseirolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 463	Thank you, everyone. Proud to be part of the GS owners club. The value proposition of preowned GS is superb. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2023, 09:13 AM	#7
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 622	Congratulations, great looking on your wrist. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

29 November 2023, 04:26 PM	#8
thegrandseirolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 463	As a bonus, the case # happens to match my birthday. A happy coincidence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 November 2023, 09:25 PM	#9
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Congrats

29 November 2023, 11:11 PM	#10
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	Congratulations! As seemingly usual with Grand Seiko, they've created a stunning dial here.

1 December 2023, 12:23 PM	#11
thegrandseirolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Asia Posts: 463	Thanks everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 December 2023, 03:44 AM	#12
JTL31 Non-Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Janet Location: USA Posts: 3,148	Congratulations, that’s a great reference!

2 December 2023, 03:49 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Many congrats! At that price, it’s a no-brainer.

3 January 2024, 02:26 PM	#14
bostonjetset "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Massachusetts, US Watch: Rolex OP36 Green Posts: 55	Such a gorgeous dial. Congrats!

3 January 2024, 09:47 PM	#15
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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