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Old 5 March 2019, 01:10 AM   #1
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Trying to source a SBGW253

Any ideas on where to find one, but not at an absurd markup?
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Old 5 March 2019, 07:06 AM   #2
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...hlight=Sbgw253

Maybe sold. Beautiful piece.
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Old 5 March 2019, 07:22 AM   #3
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Yes, I believe it sold unfortunately.
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Old 5 March 2019, 07:48 AM   #4
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Try Timeless Luxury Watches in Frisco. I tried one on last Friday (in their store) that looked suspiciously like that.

It's in my third picture from my visit:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658537
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Old 5 March 2019, 07:49 AM   #5
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Keep an eye out from the usual trusted sellers here. Not too long ago 2 came up almost simulteanously....one from Thanh (takuya) and another from Chase (Nashville Watches/Au_911tt). I picked up one and kinda hinted to this subforum that Chase had one still and it hung around for a couple days. Just gotta keep your eyes open.
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Old 5 March 2019, 08:59 AM   #6
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That’s a great looking watch. Good luck!
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Old 5 March 2019, 10:11 AM   #7
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Keep an eye out from the usual trusted sellers here. Not too long ago 2 came up almost simulteanously....one from Thanh (takuya) and another from Chase (Nashville Watches/Au_911tt). I picked up one and kinda hinted to this subforum that Chase had one still and it hung around for a couple days. Just gotta keep your eyes open.
Yeah, I noticed that myself on WatchRecon...I totally missed the boat on this! I really wasn't interested in Grand Seiko until about a week ago and have done pretty intensive research since then. Lo and behold, I was a week or so too late with Chase and Takuya selling the model very recently.

Congrats on your pick up though, and let me know if you're ever willing to sell!
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Old 5 March 2019, 10:13 AM   #8
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Try Timeless Luxury Watches in Frisco. I tried one on last Friday (in their store) that looked suspiciously like that.

It's in my third picture from my visit:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658537
That specific watch that you're alluding to is the SBGW231, another watch that seemed to be in play for me. However, the fact that the SBGW253 is a limited release kind of puts it over the edge for me. Also, I just love the old school 'Grand Seiko' on the 253 without the GS logo.
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You could always go for the original: https://thegrandseikoguy.com/movement/3180/
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Old 5 March 2019, 11:58 PM   #10
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You could always go for the original: https://thegrandseikoguy.com/movement/3180/
Appreciate that, but these are even further out of the price range for me. I also like the size of the re-edition.
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