Grand Seiko Mechanical: Incoming & Unboxing
Feb 22, 2015 8:45:38 GMT -6
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Post by carl on Feb 22, 2015 8:45:38 GMT -6
Since getting my first GS, a quartz model, a few weeks ago, I have been able to think of little else other than Grand Seiko in the realm of watches. The lovely Cartier Tank I bought recently just didn't work for me, but I was lucky enough to be able to sell it very quickly to a good friend. A flippin' good time once again 
. After plenty of research and looking at photos of various models, I found the one. I was lucky enough to be able to get this model at my local AD. According to the serial no. it was produced in 2010, so that shows what little demand there is locally for the GS.
The presentation and packaging of Grand Seiko is so beautifully done, that I had to have the protective cardboard cover:
Even the outer box has that touch of class:
On opening the box, the first thing we see is a leather bound certificate folder:
The leather certificate folder is removed, and a beautiful white type of parchment paper is surrounding the inner box:
The inner box is actually encased in a fine velour:
The Documentation, starting with the contents of the leather folder:
A few shots of the watch, including the most beautiful brown leather/croco strap and the lovely
9S65 mechanical movement. Among other things, a power reserve of 72 hours, pretty amazing since it has only one barrel. Accuracy -3/+5secs/day. Case size 39.5mm 13mm thick.
Amazing detail and finishing. From the all polished case to the beautiful, sharp hands and markers. Even the date window is a work of art. With it's metal frame, even the date background is brushed silver to match the markers and hands (I thought from a lot of photos that it is actually white):
The beautiful raised crystal achieves a vintage look. Coated inside:
Note: Adjustable to 6 positions. I won't pretend to be an expert, but I understand that this level on a mechanical movement is unusual, and only achieved by the likes of Nomos and Patek:
A high level of finishing evident here, the lovely guilloche effect:
Exquisite leather/croco strap among the finest I have seen. I did wonder what the extra metal keeper is for, as it protrudes quite a bit from the surface of the strap. I finally decided that it is for practicality, to protect the strap and beautiful clasp from scratches:
The polishing on the case is gorgeous. The case is actually fairly thick, but it gives the watch a proportion which I rather like:
I can't imagine ever wearing the watch on anything but this beautiful strap. It is the perfect colour for the watch, and will also look great with any clothing:
By now you must be getting a good idea of the beauty of this watch. And, believe me, I could say a lot more about it! Anyway, thank you for looking and allowing me to share my enthusiasm.
Cheers,
Carl
. After plenty of research and looking at photos of various models, I found the one. I was lucky enough to be able to get this model at my local AD. According to the serial no. it was produced in 2010, so that shows what little demand there is locally for the GS.The presentation and packaging of Grand Seiko is so beautifully done, that I had to have the protective cardboard cover:
Even the outer box has that touch of class:
On opening the box, the first thing we see is a leather bound certificate folder:
The leather certificate folder is removed, and a beautiful white type of parchment paper is surrounding the inner box:
The inner box is actually encased in a fine velour:
The Documentation, starting with the contents of the leather folder:
A few shots of the watch, including the most beautiful brown leather/croco strap and the lovely
9S65 mechanical movement. Among other things, a power reserve of 72 hours, pretty amazing since it has only one barrel. Accuracy -3/+5secs/day. Case size 39.5mm 13mm thick.
Amazing detail and finishing. From the all polished case to the beautiful, sharp hands and markers. Even the date window is a work of art. With it's metal frame, even the date background is brushed silver to match the markers and hands (I thought from a lot of photos that it is actually white):
The beautiful raised crystal achieves a vintage look. Coated inside:
Note: Adjustable to 6 positions. I won't pretend to be an expert, but I understand that this level on a mechanical movement is unusual, and only achieved by the likes of Nomos and Patek:
A high level of finishing evident here, the lovely guilloche effect:
Exquisite leather/croco strap among the finest I have seen. I did wonder what the extra metal keeper is for, as it protrudes quite a bit from the surface of the strap. I finally decided that it is for practicality, to protect the strap and beautiful clasp from scratches:
The polishing on the case is gorgeous. The case is actually fairly thick, but it gives the watch a proportion which I rather like:
I can't imagine ever wearing the watch on anything but this beautiful strap. It is the perfect colour for the watch, and will also look great with any clothing:
By now you must be getting a good idea of the beauty of this watch. And, believe me, I could say a lot more about it! Anyway, thank you for looking and allowing me to share my enthusiasm.
Cheers,
Carl
