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Old 9 June 2020, 08:12 AM   #1
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Icon19 World’s largest GS boutique is now open...in Paris

Another step back from COVID-19. I’m looking forward to stopping by.







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Old 9 June 2020, 08:40 AM   #2
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no shortage of stock...
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Old 9 June 2020, 11:25 AM   #3
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Wow, looks amazing!
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Old 9 June 2020, 11:32 AM   #4
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Old 9 June 2020, 12:37 PM   #5
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Awesome - and cases with watches in them!
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Old 9 June 2020, 01:04 PM   #6
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Looks great. I'd want to take my shoes off.
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Old 9 June 2020, 08:19 PM   #7
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Next time I am in Paris I will check it out.
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Old 9 June 2020, 10:41 PM   #8
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World’s largest GS boutique is now open...in Paris

Two new Place Vendôme LEs (dials to evoke a Parisian street cobblestones):

38 000 € (SBGK011G) - platinum
28 000 € (SBGK013G) - pink gold

10 each.





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Old 10 June 2020, 12:27 AM   #9
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Very zen! I felt calm just looking at these pics. Wish I can visit Paris soon!
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Old 10 June 2020, 01:36 AM   #10
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Two new Place Vendôme LEs (dials to evoke a Parisian street cobblestones):

38 000 € (SBGK011G) - platinum
28 000 € (SBGK013G) - pink gold

10 each.





Those are stunning. Not sure about the green hand, or whether they're nicer than the regular models, but stunning nonetheless...
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Old 10 June 2020, 03:47 AM   #11
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Old 10 June 2020, 08:37 AM   #12
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Those are stunning. Not sure about the green hand, or whether they're nicer than the regular models, but stunning nonetheless...


The column is the inspiration for the second hand:

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Old 10 June 2020, 08:54 PM   #13
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The column is the inspiration for the second hand:

Ah.... that makes sense. Not loving it though, still...
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Old 10 June 2020, 08:56 PM   #14
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Thanks for this post my friend. Looks like an amazing boutique. I can’t wait to hear your first hand review
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Old 12 June 2020, 11:01 PM   #15
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Two new Place Vendôme LEs (dials to evoke a Parisian street cobblestones):

38 000 € (SBGK011G) - platinum
28 000 € (SBGK013G) - pink gold

10 each.





Very nice, although GS do themselves no justice with those rather flat images.
Does the star represent the boutique's location relative to the column?
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Old 16 June 2020, 09:56 AM   #16
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Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 4 August 2020, 08:14 AM   #17
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Worth a watch (and read):

“Visiting The Grand Seiko Boutique in Paris (Video)
And an interview with Frédéric Bondoux of GS Europe”

https://www.fratellowatches.com/visi...n-paris-video/
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Old 10 December 2020, 12:28 AM   #18
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Better late than never, I finally had the chance to visit the boutique. Great selection with some really beautiful pieces.

Yes, I tried some on.

No, I didn’t buy anything.

The SA enjoyed checking out my SBGE249. He hadn’t yet seen one.



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Old 10 December 2020, 07:18 AM   #19
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Nice experience! Good for you. Someday when we can travel again.......
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Old 11 December 2020, 02:59 AM   #20
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great news. not sure when, but hope to make it there soon
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Better late than never, I finally had the chance to visit the boutique. Great selection with some really beautiful pieces.

Yes, I tried some on.

No, I didn’t buy anything.

The SA enjoyed checking out my SBGE249. He hadn’t yet seen one.



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These pics made me feel I was there!
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Old 25 December 2020, 05:09 PM   #23
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Damn that is truly beautiful.
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Old 26 December 2020, 12:34 AM   #24
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Maybe we should have a GS After Dark " Giveaway " in 2021 ?
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Old 26 December 2020, 09:44 PM   #25
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Maybe we should have a GS After Dark " Giveaway " in 2021 ?
Count me in
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Old 26 December 2020, 10:00 PM   #27
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Better late than never, I finally had the chance to visit the boutique. Great selection with some really beautiful pieces.

Yes, I tried some on.

No, I didn’t buy anything.

The SA enjoyed checking out my SBGE249. He hadn’t yet seen one.



Entrance (construction to the left):




View with entrance to my back:
Very late to this post I bet it was just amazing in there
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Old 27 December 2020, 10:56 PM   #28
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When travelling is possible again I might stop by here! Thanks for sharing.
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Old 7 March 2021, 06:13 AM   #29
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Hi all. I was in the neighborhood and couldn’t resist stopping in to see if they had the White Birch.

It’s a really stunning piece. Refined and yet also robust. The dial is better in person (not “too” birch tree) and “80 HOURS” is barely visible. The movement is gorgeous.

I also tried on the quartz 60th anniversary and was really impressed. The colors are fantastic, the lugs and bracelet are great and the bezel is great.






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That boutique must have a high ceiling to fit the Vendôme Column inside...


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