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26 November 2022, 06:32 AM
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Bought my first Seiko on my Tokyo vacation
I just got back from an incredibly enjoyable vacation in Tokyo. This was my very first overseas vacation since the start of COVID, and I was eager to return to one of my favorite cities in the world.
One of the special moments of the trip was a visit to Wako Ginza. I spent a good deal of time in the Grand Seiko boutique trying on various GS models. I got very close to buying a SBGA211, but the want was just slightly too weak. As I was walking out, I saw there was a display case of Prospex watches. My gaze was immediately drawn to the SBEX009 (SLA037 in markets outside of Japan). I had assumed that this 1,100 piece limited edition run was long sold out, but here was a brand new watch staring back at me. I wasn’t leaving without this watch. Keiko, the Grand Seiko sales person who had been helping me earlier, completed the sale with great service. It felt very special to buy a new Seiko watch from the original shop where it all started for Kintaro Hattori. Unboxing as soon as I got back to the hotel: |
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26 November 2022, 07:54 AM
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Awesome piece, congratulations!
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26 November 2022, 10:25 AM
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Great piece and an awesome trip to go with it. Wear in good health!!
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26 November 2022, 10:29 AM
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Fantastic choice.
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26 November 2022, 11:41 AM
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Real Name: Wayne
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That is a super choice! Love the looks of it, classic. Congratulations!
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26 November 2022, 12:53 PM
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Location: SoCal
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Loving the vintage 62MAS looks and high-level finishing.
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26 November 2022, 12:55 PM
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Real Name: Wayne
Location: Canada
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Great choice! mine will never leave my collection
 Mine is also an SBEX009, one of very few imported to North America 
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26 November 2022, 02:21 PM
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Real Name: Knackers
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A lovely watch. Congrats. love buying watches on vacation
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26 November 2022, 06:48 PM
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Real Name: Paul
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Great choice , congratulations.
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26 November 2022, 11:34 PM
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Real Name: Rommel
Location: Toronto Canada
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What an experience that must have been! Congrats on your first Seiko, it's a nice one. Enjoy in good health.
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27 November 2022, 01:21 AM
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Real Name: Aaron
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So nice. Congrats! I bought one when they first came out and stupidly sold it. Might try to get another one. Great reference.
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27 November 2022, 01:25 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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BIG congratulations
 I love this reference.  I wish Wayne would stop posting his pictures  
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27 November 2022, 01:43 AM
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Quote:
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27 November 2022, 02:28 AM
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Big congrats! Great watch.
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5 January 2023, 12:09 PM
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I just read this after purchasing mine a few days ago at the Tokyo boutique. I did the exact same thing! Loving this piece.
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5 January 2023, 12:11 PM
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With pic!
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5 January 2023, 10:10 PM
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Congratulations.
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6 January 2023, 08:07 PM
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It’s a beautiful piece. Congratulations
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7 January 2023, 04:16 AM
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Lovely piece congrats!
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7 January 2023, 04:24 AM
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Congrats - and from Wako too!
Enjoy in good health. |
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8 January 2023, 04:33 AM
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Real Name: Janet
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I love that model. Congratulations!
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8 January 2023, 05:15 AM
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Nice
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10 January 2023, 05:25 AM
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That's a really sharp looking piece. I like the strap too. Congrats on the pick up!
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16 January 2023, 12:30 AM
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Congrats
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24 January 2023, 01:25 PM
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Great choice, it looks really good. Congrats!
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24 January 2023, 03:42 PM
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24 January 2023, 05:53 PM
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Sweet
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25 January 2023, 02:45 AM
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Beautiful. Congratulations
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25 January 2023, 03:24 PM
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That’s a beauty Congratulations
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28 January 2023, 12:39 PM
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Mine is now on a vintage Tropic!!
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