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Old 26 June 2020, 03:24 AM   #1
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Pulled the trigger on the SBGA211 snowflake

Absolutely love this watch. After trying on the SBGA 415 (413 wasn’t in stock) I much preferred the case and integration of the 62GS on the snowflake compared with the seasons collection.
I would have considered the SBGA387 as well but:
1. Wanted a titanium piece and
2. Loved the snowflake dial.

I normally don’t like white dial watches and even find the white dial on my Daytona 116500 to be rather ‘meh’. Not the case at all with snowflake. The hand finishing of the dial, hands, and case are just incredible.






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Old 26 June 2020, 03:45 AM   #2
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Sorry for the error above. I meant I prefer the modern case dimensions and integration of the snowflake to the 62gs of the seasons collection


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Old 26 June 2020, 03:48 AM   #3
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Congratulations buddy

Great choice love the snowflake
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Old 26 June 2020, 03:50 AM   #4
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That’s a great watch, enjoy.
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Old 26 June 2020, 04:34 AM   #5
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Pulled the trigger on the SBGA211 snowflake

Congrats, great choice. I also really like the sculpted and elegant lugs/case of this range.
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Old 26 June 2020, 06:38 AM   #6
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Gorgeous watch - congrats!
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Old 26 June 2020, 06:47 AM   #7
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Beautiful watch. Simple and classy.
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Old 26 June 2020, 07:25 AM   #8
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Congrats! Most beautiful dial made they say
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Old 26 June 2020, 08:43 AM   #9
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Old 26 June 2020, 09:16 AM   #10
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Congratulations! Great looking watch.
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Old 26 June 2020, 12:28 PM   #11
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Old 26 June 2020, 12:55 PM   #12
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Congrats! 211 was my first GS. Enjoy!


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Old 26 June 2020, 08:35 PM   #13
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Old 26 June 2020, 08:53 PM   #14
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Nothing Meh about that white dial for sure Sal .... LOVE it Congratulations
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Old 26 June 2020, 10:13 PM   #15
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Old 27 June 2020, 02:10 AM   #16
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Thank you guys. I’ve become a total believer/convert, after being an owner of 3 royal oaks, 2 nautilus models, and several SS Rolexes......
the SBGA211 provides the quality/finishing of a watch that is 4-5 times its price point with the technology of a movement that is unmatched.
My only complaint— why has seiko not made a bracelet that has a micro adjustment?
It’s otherwise fantastic.


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Old 6 July 2020, 12:58 PM   #17
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I have always wanted this watch. Very beautiful.


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Old 6 July 2020, 02:13 PM   #18
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Congrats! Enjoy it! Great watch
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Old 9 July 2020, 10:24 AM   #19
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Congrats! Such an sophisticated timepiece in my opinion. This is my grail watch. Can't wait till i have enough saved up to get one.
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Old 9 July 2020, 11:46 AM   #20
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Stunning, enjoy it in good health!
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Old 31 August 2020, 04:27 AM   #21
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Congrats ! Just got mine as well They are awesome timepieces.

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Old 1 September 2020, 05:24 PM   #22
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Congrats sir. Totally one of my grail watch.
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Old 1 September 2020, 08:15 PM   #23
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Awesome watch!! And I agree, I own some higher end models and GS is on par or above with the level of finishing. Enjoy it!
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Old 2 September 2020, 01:58 AM   #24
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Thank you guys. I’ve become a total believer/convert, after being an owner of 3 royal oaks, 2 nautilus models, and several SS Rolexes......
the SBGA211 provides the quality/finishing of a watch that is 4-5 times its price point with the technology of a movement that is unmatched.
My only complaint— why has seiko not made a bracelet that has a micro adjustment?
It’s otherwise fantastic.


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I totally agree.

The level of quality is far beyond the price you pay for it + it is stealth.



If you look at it closely hands and indexes are sharper than on a Patek Caltrava

I also agree on the bracelet. But knowing they are capable of doing much better I believe at some point there was a 99gr maximum weight target during design that led to that choice.
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Old 2 September 2020, 10:40 AM   #25
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Love mine. I'm almost too scared to wear it, don't want to damage it, it's just so beautiful and spectacular.

Been thinking about designing and 3D printing my own microadjustment implementation to add to the bracelet.
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Old 18 September 2020, 04:52 AM   #26
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Nothing Meh about that white dial for sure Sal .... LOVE it Congratulations

Lol thanks !


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Old 18 September 2020, 04:54 AM   #27
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Love mine. I'm almost too scared to wear it, don't want to damage it, it's just so beautiful and spectacular.

Been thinking about designing and 3D printing my own microadjustment implementation to add to the bracelet.

Lol — I was worried about the same ..... about not wanting Mark it. But I must say— it’s holding up really well to being worn almost daily.
I just love the way it wears and if it starts to get some marks, oh well.


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Old 18 September 2020, 04:55 AM   #28
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Congrats! Such an sophisticated timepiece in my opinion. This is my grail watch. Can't wait till i have enough saved up to get one.

You’re going to love the watch when that day comes— I have no doubt. Wishing you much success in getting there as soon as feasible.


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Old 18 September 2020, 06:53 AM   #29
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Congrats - I'm still trying to decide between this or the skyflake but am leaning this direction. Love the shirt in the third pic, too!
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Old 23 September 2020, 02:20 PM   #30
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This is a great watch and I hope you enjoy it for a very long time. I find myself more and more intrigued by GS, might have to add one soon.
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