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Old 16 June 2024, 11:14 PM   #1
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Snowflake vs White Birch

I always thought I might want a Snowflake, but am really glad I waited. First Spring Drive, first Grand Seiko.

Ordered direct from Japan, with a much shorter wait than originally anticipated, and a huge discount over retail.



These seem to have lost their launch popularity, but it’s a great, easy wearing watch that pairs well with everything.
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Old 17 June 2024, 12:31 AM   #2
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I know theses are getting more and more popular, still underrated
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Old 17 June 2024, 06:12 PM   #3
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Congrats, wear it in health.

Having owned both, I agree White Birch > Snowflake.
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Old 17 June 2024, 09:00 PM   #4
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Great watch, so solid. Many congrats.
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Old 17 June 2024, 09:14 PM   #5
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Old 20 June 2024, 04:07 AM   #6
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I think these are great, congrats!

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to own one second-hand, considering they depreciate nearly 60%. I saw the Spring Driver version of the white birch for almost 4k the other day.
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Old 20 June 2024, 06:59 AM   #7
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Fantastic!
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You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.
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Old 20 June 2024, 07:41 AM   #8
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Nice watch, Bob! Congratulations!
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Old 14 July 2024, 11:56 PM   #9
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Great watch, Congratulations
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Old 16 July 2024, 06:10 AM   #10
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Thanks, all!
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Old 16 July 2024, 08:59 PM   #11
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I think these are great, congrats!

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to own one second-hand, considering they depreciate nearly 60%. I saw the Spring Driver version of the white birch for almost 4k the other day.
lol wow that’s some terrible value. I bought the white birch in Tokyo and I think I got it for about 30% off versus us retail price due to VAT and strong dollar…I should have waited
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Old 17 July 2024, 12:38 AM   #12
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As long as you keep it, it shouldn't matter! It's a beautiful watch nonetheless, and keeps scarily accurate time.

Now the Hi beat... from what I've seen on the forums would scare me if I had to send it back!
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Old 17 July 2024, 12:40 AM   #13
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Very nice Bob, congratulations
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Old 19 July 2024, 03:44 AM   #14
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Old 19 July 2024, 03:46 AM   #15
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As long as you keep it, it shouldn't matter! It's a beautiful watch nonetheless, and keeps scarily accurate time.

Now the Hi beat... from what I've seen on the forums would scare me if I had to send it back!

Exactly. Great watches, low prices, innovative movements. A few thousand dollars isn’t the make or break part of the ownership decision.
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Old 23 July 2024, 10:36 PM   #16
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Beautiful watch and to me the SD is a must

Good choice
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