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Post by CHIP on Jan 26, 2015 16:27:38 GMT -6
What a beauty. I'm not sure if I personally could get over the Quartz movement. If it was an Auto, it'd be perfect for me. Anyway.. Congrats. You've been on a roll lately. They do make an automatic version. |
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Post by tsirmans on Jan 26, 2015 18:47:25 GMT -6
Man that's a beauty!!! Love it. You are on fire here lately.
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Post by rxpete on Jan 26, 2015 23:58:36 GMT -6
What a beauty. I'm not sure if I personally could get over the Quartz movement. If it was an Auto, it'd be perfect for me. Anyway.. Congrats. You've been on a roll lately. They do make an automatic version. That's bad news form my bank account. Lol. This is one of the nicest watches out there. Is the automatic identical to Carls? There are a lot to GS out there that are "off" for some reason or another, but this one's perfect. The funny thing is that it's the ticking seconds hand that I don't like, but I was just reading about a mechanical watch with a deadbeat seconds hand and I thought it was the coolest thing. |
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Post by CHIP on Jan 27, 2015 0:00:53 GMT -6
They do make an automatic version. That's bad news form my bank account. Lol. This is one of the nicest watches out there. Is the automatic identical to Carls? There are a lot to GS out there that are "off" for some reason or another, but this one's perfect. The funny thing is that it's the ticking seconds hand that I don't like, but I was just reading about a mechanical watch with a deadbeat seconds hand and I thought it was the coolest thing. Take a look at Dan's shop, www.timelessluxwatches.comHe actually has a pre owned hi beat auto for sale that's just drop dead gorgeous.  There are only three dealers in U.S., with one being the boutique in NY. |
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Post by carl on Jan 27, 2015 8:38:09 GMT -6
They do make an automatic version. That's bad news form my bank account. Lol. This is one of the nicest watches out there. Is the automatic identical to Carls? There are a lot to GS out there that are "off" for some reason or another, but this one's perfect. The funny thing is that it's the ticking seconds hand that I don't like, but I was just reading about a mechanical watch with a deadbeat seconds hand and I thought it was the coolest thing. Hi Pete, The SBGR51 and 053 Mechanical models are the automatics that are 37mm cases also. The main difference that I can see is that they have the more elaborate 5 link bracelet, instead of the simpler 3 link like on the quartz models. And the exhibition caseback. It's not the Hi-beat or Spring Drive, but a wonderful movement. If I was to get a black dial model, I think I would go for the mechanical. Here's the link to the webpage on Timeless Luxury's website: www.timelessluxwatches.com/brands/grand-seiko/mechanical/sbgr051I personally love the 37mm size, but they have many beautiful models a bit bigger as well. I know you're not into quartz, but take a look at their quartz diver! Wow. As simple diver with no date. Can't stop looking at these watches now. Cheers, Carl |
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Post by carl on Jan 27, 2015 8:45:22 GMT -6
That's bad news form my bank account. Lol. This is one of the nicest watches out there. Is the automatic identical to Carls? There are a lot to GS out there that are "off" for some reason or another, but this one's perfect. The funny thing is that it's the ticking seconds hand that I don't like, but I was just reading about a mechanical watch with a deadbeat seconds hand and I thought it was the coolest thing. Take a look at Dan's shop, www.timelessluxwatches.comHe actually has a pre owned hi beat auto for sale that's just drop dead gorgeous. There are only three dealers in U.S., with one being the boutique in NY. That Hi-beat is a beauty! Wow, I am suprised that there are only three dealers in the whole of the US! I guess with the much smaller population up here, we are lucky to have even one! I was probably very lucky to even find the model I was looking for, as they only get in about a dozen at a time. I got a nice, quick response back from Dan at timelsslux as well. They do ship to Canada, and there is no tax when they export or ship out-of-state. If it wasn't for the 25% exchange rate and taxes and Customs Duty, I would love to order from him. Mind you, I doubt this will be my last GS. Cheers, Carl |
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Post by rxpete on Jan 27, 2015 10:18:54 GMT -6
That's bad news form my bank account. Lol. This is one of the nicest watches out there. Is the automatic identical to Carls? There are a lot to GS out there that are "off" for some reason or another, but this one's perfect. The funny thing is that it's the ticking seconds hand that I don't like, but I was just reading about a mechanical watch with a deadbeat seconds hand and I thought it was the coolest thing. Hi Pete, The SBGR51 and 053 Mechanical models are the automatics that are 37mm cases also. The main difference that I can see is that they have the more elaborate 5 link bracelet, instead of the simpler 3 link like on the quartz models. And the exhibition caseback. It's not the Hi-beat or Spring Drive, but a wonderful movement. If I was to get a black dial model, I think I would go for the mechanical. Here's the link to the webpage on Timeless Luxury's website: www.timelessluxwatches.com/brands/grand-seiko/mechanical/sbgr051I personally love the 37mm size, but they have many beautiful models a bit bigger as well. I know you're not into quartz, but take a look at their quartz diver! Wow. As simple diver with no date. Can't stop looking at these watches now. Cheers, Carl The white dial and 3 link bracelet on yours are much nicer. The 5 link bracelet reminds me of a speedy bracelet too much. Anyway.. This one is pretty cool too: www.timelessluxwatches.com/brands/grand-seiko/mechanical/sbgr055 |
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Post by rxpete on Jan 27, 2015 10:30:36 GMT -6
Hi Pete, The SBGR51 and 053 Mechanical models are the automatics that are 37mm cases also. The main difference that I can see is that they have the more elaborate 5 link bracelet, instead of the simpler 3 link like on the quartz models. And the exhibition caseback. It's not the Hi-beat or Spring Drive, but a wonderful movement. If I was to get a black dial model, I think I would go for the mechanical. Here's the link to the webpage on Timeless Luxury's website: www.timelessluxwatches.com/brands/grand-seiko/mechanical/sbgr051I personally love the 37mm size, but they have many beautiful models a bit bigger as well. I know you're not into quartz, but take a look at their quartz diver! Wow. As simple diver with no date. Can't stop looking at these watches now. Cheers, Carl The white dial and 3 link bracelet on yours are much nicer. The 5 link bracelet reminds me of a speedy bracelet too much. Anyway.. This one is pretty cool too: www.timelessluxwatches.com/brands/grand-seiko/mechanical/sbgr055I just went on the Grand seiko website. www.grand-seiko.com/store/north_america/USA.html There are 14 stores listed. There's one about 30 minutes away from me in NJ, but they're closed on my day off.  |
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Post by rxpete on Jan 27, 2015 10:38:05 GMT -6
That's bad news form my bank account. Lol. This is one of the nicest watches out there. Is the automatic identical to Carls? There are a lot to GS out there that are "off" for some reason or another, but this one's perfect. The funny thing is that it's the ticking seconds hand that I don't like, but I was just reading about a mechanical watch with a deadbeat seconds hand and I thought it was the coolest thing. Take a look at Dan's shop, www.timelessluxwatches.comHe actually has a pre owned hi beat auto for sale that's just drop dead gorgeous. There are only three dealers in U.S., with one being the boutique in NY. It's not listed in the preowned section. Maybe it sold already. |
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Post by CHIP on Jan 27, 2015 10:38:44 GMT -6
Dang.... I thought there were just 3! It's been about a year since I last looked, and at the time it was timeless, AZ fine time and the boutique.
They are busy adding ADs seems like. Good for them.
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Post by CHIP on Jan 27, 2015 10:45:38 GMT -6
Email him about that hi beat. Their pre owned section is not always up to date.
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Post by rxpete on Jan 27, 2015 13:46:40 GMT -6
Email him about that hi beat. Their pre owned section is not always up to date. I just looked at your picture again. What a nice watch. The best thing about it about it is that you could fly under the radar while wearing an awesome watch. Edit: Just saw the MSRP.. $6300.00 is a hard pill to swallow. |
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Post by Baco Noir on Jan 27, 2015 13:55:55 GMT -6
Email him about that hi beat. Their pre owned section is not always up to date. I just looked at your picture again. What a nice watch. The best thing about it about it is that you could fly under the radar while wearing an awesome watch. Edit: Just saw the MSRP.. $6300.00 is a hard pill to swallow. MSRP is, but it's pre-owned so at a significant discount! |
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Post by CHIP on Jan 27, 2015 14:00:50 GMT -6
I believe he was asking about half of that for it.
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Post by rxpete on Jan 27, 2015 14:08:54 GMT -6
I believe he was asking about half of that for it. That seems like a great deal. Just saw this one-- a quartz, but their top of the line 9F82. It's also an LE of 900. Comes on a strap, but Seiko included their 5 link bracelet too. Comes in a white dial too. www.grand-seiko.com/collection/9f-quartz/SBGV011.htmlI NEED to check these out irl. |
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