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BT1985 · 11 October 2019, 01:12 PM

I have historically not been interested in GS. I have actually been pretty harsh on the brand. Honestly it was probably just a misinformed bias because I was linking it to Seiko (which I like but not something I would spend more than a few hundred on due to poor QC). Saw the SBGE249 in person and then proceeded to pine over it constantly for a month. Completely changed my stance on GS. This watch is fantastic. Great design, useful complication and a collaboration with a great shop (Timeless Luxury Watches) that employs good people. I feel really fortunate to have been able to get this one.

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Chewbacca · 11 October 2019, 01:58 PM

Beautiful choice Blake.

Wear it well.

RolexBHR · 11 October 2019, 02:16 PM

gorgeous watch, I placed an order for a 249 last month and it will be my first GS as well. Should receive it in Nov/Dec.

Whats your wrist size?

BT1985 · 11 October 2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexBHR

gorgeous watch, I placed an order for a 249 last month and it will be my first GS as well. Should receive it in Nov/Dec.

Whats your wrist size?

Thanks! Wrist is 6.75in.

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Beautiful choice Blake.

Wear it well.

I appreciate it. Cheers!

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AJM914 · 11 October 2019, 02:48 PM

Congrats looks great!

Txkill · 11 October 2019, 03:21 PM

Man, I love this piece. It’s just a great piece . I love mine and just looks killer with anything

Old Expat Beast · 11 October 2019, 04:48 PM

Great choice, lovely piece

Rolex Essex · 11 October 2019, 05:34 PM

Congratulations!
That GS is so crisp and sharp.

1William · 11 October 2019, 08:31 PM

Congratulations. A beautiful watch. My AD is a PP dealer and has an in store Boutique and is also a GS/Seiko dealer. I look at both watch brands quite a bit and the GS is an alternative in certain models. Taking into account the cost I could make the point that I think GS is better.

BT1985 · 11 October 2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. A beautiful watch. My AD is a PP dealer and has an in store Boutique and is also a GS/Seiko dealer. I look at both watch brands quite a bit and the GS is an alternative in certain models. Taking into account the cost I could make the point that I think GS is better.

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Originally Posted by Txkill

Man, I love this piece. It’s just a great piece . I love mine and just looks killer with anything

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Originally Posted by AJM914

Congrats looks great!

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great choice, lovely piece

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Originally Posted by Rolex Essex

Congratulations!
That GS is so crisp and sharp.

Thanks guys!

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daveathall · 11 October 2019, 10:16 PM

It is a fabulous watch, your photography is also top notch, but I find that no photography can capture the magic and sparkle of a GS, I have 2 and had many a go.

Enjoy and wear your wonderful watch in the very best of health.

Romeojk · 11 October 2019, 10:19 PM

Great watch Blake, looks good! Enjoy!

Talbel · 12 October 2019, 12:07 AM

Congratulations Blake. It's beauty. I went through that same process a couple of years ago. Then I actually looked at them and was hooked. Just picked up an SBGA229 diver from Dan at the Zodiac event the other day (along with a Zodiac) and it is as well built and nicely finished as any diver I have ever owned. (including my BP and JC)

Wear it in good health.

BT1985 · 12 October 2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Talbel

Congratulations Blake. It's beauty. I went through that same process a couple of years ago. Then I actually looked at them and was hooked. Just picked up an SBGA229 diver from Dan at the Zodiac event the other day (along with a Zodiac) and it is as well built and nicely finished as any diver I have ever owned. (including my BP and JC)

Wear it in good health.

We may have been there at the same time...

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Talbel · 12 October 2019, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

We may have been there at the same time...

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Yeah... I think my wife and I spoke with you for a minute at the Zenith counter.

BT1985 · 12 October 2019, 01:29 AM

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Yeah... I think my wife and I spoke with you for a minute at the Zenith counter.

Ahh that’s right. Yea we run into each other a lot it seems. Share the same addiction...

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Baco Noir · 12 October 2019, 05:58 AM

Congrats Blake - that dial is amazing. Good call going with Timeless in TX too - great people.

BT1985 · 12 October 2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Congrats Blake - that dial is amazing. Good call going with Timeless in TX too - great people.

Thanks! Yea they are local to me which is bad for my sickness... This dial is bananas.

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Cru Jones · 12 October 2019, 06:46 AM

Such a great watch, congratulations!

pinosport · 12 October 2019, 06:51 AM

I've seen a bunch of pics of this watch (congrats btw. She's a beauty), but never noticed the way the numbers are flipped on the bottom half of the GMT dial. It's the attention to detail that I love about GS. Not only did they move the dial to make it look clean, but thought about legibility of time from the owner's perspective. Now I really want one.

JR16 · 12 October 2019, 08:14 AM

Congrats, nice first! If I didn’t have a snowflake, would have snatched up this one in heartbeat!

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cop414 · 12 October 2019, 08:39 AM

Congratulations, it looks amazing!

BT1985 · 12 October 2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Such a great watch, congratulations!

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Originally Posted by JR16

Congrats, nice first! If I didn’t have a snowflake, would have snatched up this one in heartbeat!

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Originally Posted by cop414

Congratulations, it looks amazing!

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Originally Posted by pinosport

I've seen a bunch of pics of this watch (congrats btw. She's a beauty), but never noticed the way the numbers are flipped on the bottom half of the GMT dial. It's the attention to detail that I love about GS. Not only did they move the dial to make it look clean, but thought about legibility of time from the owner's perspective. Now I really want one.

Thanks guys!

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RolexBHR · 12 October 2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

Thanks! Wrist is 6.75in.

Well thats good to know, I am around the same size as well.

Any plans on the Mugatoo (sp?) strap?

BT1985 · 12 October 2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexBHR

Well thats good to know, I am around the same size as well.

Any plans on the Mugatoo (sp?) strap?

Yea I’ll probably get the black and brown

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Baco Noir · 12 October 2019, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

Thanks! Yea they are local to me which is bad for my sickness... This dial is bananas.

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I’m in Denver, but know Dan well. He’s a true watch guy and I’m lucky to live out of town. I’ve bought two from him so far and if I was local, it could be more dangerous! Congrats again.

joli160 · 12 October 2019, 08:32 PM

Huge congrats, Grand Seiko is truly amazing

RolexBHR · 13 October 2019, 01:08 PM

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Yea I’ll probably get the black and brown

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Do you have any idea what colors will be available? I've seen the brown and purple on insta. Timeless wouldn't share any details though or the price.

BlueEagle · 14 October 2019, 12:03 AM

Congratulations

Pattymac · 14 October 2019, 02:58 AM

Beautiful watch!

11 October 2019, 01:12 PM	#1
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	First GS - SBGE249 I have historically not been interested in GS. I have actually been pretty harsh on the brand. Honestly it was probably just a misinformed bias because I was linking it to Seiko (which I like but not something I would spend more than a few hundred on due to poor QC). Saw the SBGE249 in person and then proceeded to pine over it constantly for a month. Completely changed my stance on GS. This watch is fantastic. Great design, useful complication and a collaboration with a great shop (Timeless Luxury Watches) that employs good people. I feel really fortunate to have been able to get this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 October 2019, 02:48 PM	#5
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! __________________

11 October 2019, 04:48 PM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Great choice, lovely piece __________________ _______________________

11 October 2019, 10:16 PM	#11
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	It is a fabulous watch, your photography is also top notch, but I find that no photography can capture the magic and sparkle of a GS, I have 2 and had many a go. Enjoy and wear your wonderful watch in the very best of health. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

12 October 2019, 05:58 AM	#17
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,973	Congrats Blake - that dial is amazing. Good call going with Timeless in TX too - great people. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

11 October 2019, 01:58 PM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Beautiful choice Blake. Wear it well.

11 October 2019, 02:16 PM	#3
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 353	gorgeous watch, I placed an order for a 249 last month and it will be my first GS as well. Should receive it in Nov/Dec. Whats your wrist size?

11 October 2019, 03:21 PM	#6
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	Man, I love this piece. It’s just a great piece . I love mine and just looks killer with anything

11 October 2019, 05:34 PM	#8
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Congratulations! That GS is so crisp and sharp.

11 October 2019, 08:31 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Congratulations. A beautiful watch. My AD is a PP dealer and has an in store Boutique and is also a GS/Seiko dealer. I look at both watch brands quite a bit and the GS is an alternative in certain models. Taking into account the cost I could make the point that I think GS is better.

11 October 2019, 10:19 PM	#12
Romeojk 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Cape Cod Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 1,973	Great watch Blake, looks good! Enjoy!

12 October 2019, 12:07 AM	#13
Talbel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Arizona Posts: 401	Congratulations Blake. It's beauty. I went through that same process a couple of years ago. Then I actually looked at them and was hooked. Just picked up an SBGA229 diver from Dan at the Zodiac event the other day (along with a Zodiac) and it is as well built and nicely finished as any diver I have ever owned. (including my BP and JC) Wear it in good health.

12 October 2019, 06:46 AM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Such a great watch, congratulations!

12 October 2019, 06:51 AM	#20
pinosport "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Florida Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 34	I've seen a bunch of pics of this watch (congrats btw. She's a beauty), but never noticed the way the numbers are flipped on the bottom half of the GMT dial. It's the attention to detail that I love about GS. Not only did they move the dial to make it look clean, but thought about legibility of time from the owner's perspective. Now I really want one.

12 October 2019, 08:14 AM	#21
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Congrats, nice first! If I didn’t have a snowflake, would have snatched up this one in heartbeat! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

12 October 2019, 08:39 AM	#22
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,254	Congratulations, it looks amazing! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

12 October 2019, 08:32 PM	#27
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Huge congrats, Grand Seiko is truly amazing __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

14 October 2019, 12:03 AM	#29
BlueEagle Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	Congratulations

14 October 2019, 02:58 AM	#30
Pattymac Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 126	Beautiful watch!

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