Grand Seiko Unboxing. Albeit a bit late!

[carl]

Just got back my GS this morning. Loaned it to Ian for a week. And we both concur that it's one of the nicest watches we have ever had on our wrists.

Realized that I never did an "unboxing" thread. As I really didn't wear the watch a lot since I got it, today was almost as good as the day I got it.

I always like to keep the protective outer shell, even though the AD is supposed to not give it to the customer:



Beautiful deep blue outer box:



The inner box is wrapped in a beautiful, thick kind of parchment paper. Knowing how well and tasteful everything is done by Seiko, I think they designed this so that if you hold each end of the wrapping, it is really easy to lift the inside box out. Well done!



The inner box is beautifully constructed as well:























Every single detail about the GS including the packaging and documentation is so beautifully and tastefully done. Not even the smallest detail overlooked. Evidently, regardless of the model level - from lowest price to highest - the presentation and quality is exceptional. I simply thought that this presentation deserved it's own thread. Thanks for looking.

Carl

[CHIP]

Excellent.

I really like GS and I'd like to have one at some point.

[Baco Noir]

Great unboxing post! The watch looks so 'at home' on the blue velvet inside the box. The finishes are extremely well done. Congrats again.

[ianmedium]

Wonderful Carl. What a treat it was to wear it thanks to your kindness. I really love the understated and classy way Grand a Seiko go about all the details on their watches and the box and papers are no exception.
Nothing flash or superfluous but everything beautifully done. I love the blue leather covered wooden box, one of the nicest I have seen and delivery very much like Rolex. Over the week I came to realize that the ethos of both companies are very very similar.

[carl]

Feb 7, 2015 18:20:26 GMT -6 ianmedium said:

Wonderful Carl. What a treat it was to wear it thanks to your kindness. I really love the understated and classy way Grand a Seiko go about all the details on their watches and the box and papers are no exception.
Nothing flash or superfluous but everything beautifully done. I love the blue leather covered wooden box, one of the nicest I have seen and delivery very much like Rolex. Over the week I came to realize that the ethos of both companies are very very similar.

It was a pleasure that we both are getting a bit of fun out of this beauty!

I must say, it is difficult to keep even my Speedy on my wrist after getting the GS back. That beautiful white dial! Anyway, the GS is going to be on my wrist all day tomorrow. And, as I said, I am going to show it to my Japanese friend.

Have downloaded the "Watchville" app, and checked the time, and the GS is spot on to the second. I know it will stay that way, but it is reassuring to check once in a while anyway.

[BRIAN]

Beautiful watch
Stunning watch

I love your GS watch

[carl]

Feb 8, 2015 18:08:35 GMT -6 BRIAN said:

Beautiful watch
Stunning watch

I love your GS watch

Are you absolutely sure you like it, Brian?! 

[CHIP]

Feb 8, 2015 19:58:21 GMT -6 carl said:

Feb 8, 2015 18:08:35 GMT -6 BRIAN said:

Beautiful watch
Stunning watch

I love your GS watch

Are you absolutely sure you like it, Brian?! 

I don't think he made it clear enough.

[rw16610]

Loving the attention to detail! Those macro shots of the dial are out of this world!

[BRIAN]

Feb 8, 2015 19:58:21 GMT -6 carl said:

Feb 8, 2015 18:08:35 GMT -6 BRIAN said:

Beautiful watch
Stunning watch

I love your GS watch

Are you absolutely sure you like it, Brian?! 

Of course!! I love it!!!