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marlopez · 31 January 2021, 01:19 PM

Walked into the AD today just to look around and they had this in the case. I had only seen one in the flesh before. This is my first Grand Seiko. My father has many Seikos that he accumulated through the years. This is a nice homage to his collection.

I’m looking for a leather or alligator bracelet to put on it. Any suggestions are appreciated!

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JakeK · 31 January 2021, 03:19 PM

Congrats! I’ve been eyeing one ever since I tried one on back in 2019. They are incredible.

DCheeta · 31 January 2021, 05:05 PM

Congrats! It’s an awesome watch. I had one for a few years and have always regretted selling it. Don’t sell yours!

It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it - walking into a watch store and buying a watch.

SUPERDOC · 1 February 2021, 12:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS !!!

This is a Strap monster ! One of the most versatile pieces I have ever owned- the drilled lug-holes make it super easy.

I really like "Delug straps" - their easy change springbars allow for a strap change in seconds -

1William · 1 February 2021, 12:16 AM

Congratulations.

Abg22 · 1 February 2021, 12:18 AM

Congratulations enjoy it.

calatravato · 1 February 2021, 02:30 AM

Congrats! It’s a nice experience to walk into an AD and walk out with the watch you love!

mdtddd2007 · 1 February 2021, 02:37 AM

Very nice...congrats!

bremersm · 1 February 2021, 04:30 AM

What is the lug width? If by chance it is 19mm I can vouch for this strap. My JDM GS 9F came on an OEM black strap and as I rarely wear black leather I added this to the collection. The quality is amazing!

https://www.seiyajapan.com/collectio...-gs19strap_brw

Pattymac · 1 February 2021, 07:21 AM

Beautiful watch! Congrats!

42itus · 1 February 2021, 07:33 AM

Really beautiful and versatile watch. This would look great with a croc strap.

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Cru Jones · 1 February 2021, 08:30 AM

Very nice, congrats!

As for straps, ABP or Jean Rousseau would be two good places to start looking.

marlopez · 1 February 2021, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Really beautiful and versatile watch. This would look great with a croc strap.

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I’m actually going with a bespoke gator strap from https://www.vellealexander.com/

I traded a few emails with him today and he was very quick to respond. He says it will take a week. I like that he’s a small business in the US as well.

I liked these too: https://atelierdelsur.com/
However I want a croc/gator which they don’t offer. I’ll likely pick up a shell cordovan and suede in the near future. They were quick to reply on Instagram

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marlopez · 1 February 2021, 11:15 AM

Sunday night cap

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brandrea · 1 February 2021, 11:15 AM

Beauty, congratulations

I’ve yet to see one here in our parts.

42itus · 1 February 2021, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlopez

I’m actually going with a bespoke gator strap from https://www.vellealexander.com/

I traded a few emails with him today and he was very quick to respond. He says it will take a week. I like that he’s a small business in the US as well.

I liked these too: https://atelierdelsur.com/
However I want a croc/gator which they don’t offer. I’ll likely pick up a shell cordovan and suede in the near future. They were quick to reply on Instagram

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Good choices! Please be sure to show us pics when it’s done!

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vdm9 · 1 February 2021, 11:52 AM

Hello
Congratulations
I refer you to a similar thread

SBGA413 Incoming- Need Strap Advice

vdm

Hosum · 1 February 2021, 01:17 PM

Very nice! congrats!

Danny83 · 2 February 2021, 12:04 AM

Congrats

BNA/LION · 2 February 2021, 04:55 AM

Congratulations!

ap1 · 3 February 2021, 12:34 AM

Enjoy, great texture to that dial for sure

md2010 · 3 February 2021, 09:16 PM

Congratulations

Ichiran · 4 February 2021, 10:44 AM

Congrats! That dial is unbelievable!

Rrpdc · 4 February 2021, 12:22 PM

Congrats! I put mine on a keep piece blue calf strap with gs deployant. Gs ad sold me deployant for $100. Odd size with 16mm st the clasp. Keeps excellent time and light as a feather. Texture of dial is amazing.

Rollieo · 4 February 2021, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! It’s an awesome watch. I had one for a few years and have always regretted selling it. Don’t sell yours!

It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it - walking into a watch store and buying a watch.

Ditto on this! Any of us that are able to do this are incredibly fortunate. Last time I did this, I frankly felt a bit ridiculous just walking into a store and not planning on buying a watch, but walking out with one (BB58).

Rollieo · 4 February 2021, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Congrats! I put mine on a keep piece blue calf strap with gs deployant. Gs ad sold me deployant for $100. Odd size with 16mm st the clasp. Keeps excellent time and light as a feather. Texture of dial is amazing.

$100 for a GS deployant?! That’s a steal

Rrpdc · 5 February 2021, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollieo

$100 for a GS deployant?! That’s a steal

Asked him to do it part of the deal because I told him wanted to out it on leather. Took a lot of looking around to find strap that was 20/16 or 18/26. Store. Can’t remember lug width but connection at deployant was 16mm.

marlopez · 5 February 2021, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rrpdc

Asked him to do it part of the deal because I told him wanted to out it on leather. Took a lot of looking around to find strap that was 20/16 or 18/26. Store. Can’t remember lug width but connection at deployant was 16mm.

Very nice! Can you post a picture of the buckle closed?

I’m going with this exact strap with the chamfered end

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Rrpdc · 5 February 2021, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlopez

Very nice! Can you post a picture of the buckle closed?

I’m going with this exact strap with the chamfered end

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Here are a few I just took.

marlopez · 5 February 2021, 08:59 AM

Just got an emails from Velle Alexander that my strap is done. It’s getting dropped in the mail tomorrow.

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31 January 2021, 01:19 PM	#1
marlopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	Incoming! Just walked into the store Walked into the AD today just to look around and they had this in the case. I had only seen one in the flesh before. This is my first Grand Seiko. My father has many Seikos that he accumulated through the years. This is a nice homage to his collection. I’m looking for a leather or alligator bracelet to put on it. Any suggestions are appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2021, 12:00 AM	#4
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	CONGRATULATIONS !!! This is a Strap monster ! One of the most versatile pieces I have ever owned- the drilled lug-holes make it super easy. I really like "Delug straps" - their easy change springbars allow for a strap change in seconds - __________________ @RJKAMA on Instagram

1 February 2021, 02:30 AM	#7
calatravato "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: New York Watch: PP 5711/1a-011 Posts: 478	Congrats! It’s a nice experience to walk into an AD and walk out with the watch you love! __________________ Instagram: @thewatchdawg

2 February 2021, 04:55 AM	#20
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,627	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.

31 January 2021, 03:19 PM	#2
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Congrats! I’ve been eyeing one ever since I tried one on back in 2019. They are incredible.

31 January 2021, 05:05 PM	#3
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Congrats! It’s an awesome watch. I had one for a few years and have always regretted selling it. Don’t sell yours! It’s an amazing thing, isn’t it - walking into a watch store and buying a watch.

1 February 2021, 12:16 AM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Congratulations.

1 February 2021, 12:18 AM	#6
Abg22 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 14	Congratulations enjoy it.

1 February 2021, 02:37 AM	#8
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Very nice...congrats!

1 February 2021, 04:30 AM	#9
bremersm Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Charlotte Posts: 647	What is the lug width? If by chance it is 19mm I can vouch for this strap. My JDM GS 9F came on an OEM black strap and as I rarely wear black leather I added this to the collection. The quality is amazing! https://www.seiyajapan.com/collectio...-gs19strap_brw

1 February 2021, 07:21 AM	#10
Pattymac Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 126	Beautiful watch! Congrats!

1 February 2021, 07:33 AM	#11
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Really beautiful and versatile watch. This would look great with a croc strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2021, 08:30 AM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,273	Very nice, congrats! As for straps, ABP or Jean Rousseau would be two good places to start looking.

1 February 2021, 11:15 AM	#14
marlopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	Sunday night cap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2021, 11:15 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,934	Beauty, congratulations I’ve yet to see one here in our parts.

1 February 2021, 11:52 AM	#17
vdm9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: vasilios Location: New York Watch: datejust 41 Posts: 108	Hello Congratulations I refer you to a similar thread SBGA413 Incoming- Need Strap Advice vdm

1 February 2021, 01:17 PM	#18
Hosum "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: GS SBGA387 Posts: 136	Very nice! congrats!

2 February 2021, 12:04 AM	#19
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,307	Congrats

3 February 2021, 12:34 AM	#21
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,528	Enjoy, great texture to that dial for sure

4 February 2021, 10:44 AM	#23
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,158	Congrats! That dial is unbelievable!

5 February 2021, 08:59 AM	#30
marlopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 100	Just got an emails from Velle Alexander that my strap is done. It’s getting dropped in the mail tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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