CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Jul 13, 2016 15:50:44 GMT -6
Went by Timeless today, and he had the chrono that was released at Basel. While I didn't care for it in photos, I must say it's quite stunning in real life and the execution is flawless. Ceramic case, GMT, Chronograph, and insane accuracy from the Super Spring Drive movement, damn near the only watch you ever need. Too pricey for me, but someone will get a well made watch with all the features one might need.    |
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Post by marinoc81 on Jul 13, 2016 19:00:19 GMT -6
Hmm I don't think I'm a fan of the combo going on, but it does look well executed.
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Post by Baco Noir on Jul 13, 2016 19:24:12 GMT -6
Yeah, marinoc81 I'm with you. This one leaves me cold. The aesthetics do not appeal to me at all. |
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 13, 2016 19:49:51 GMT -6
More brands seem to be going full ceramic for watch cases it seems.
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Post by shawndl5 on Jul 13, 2016 20:09:53 GMT -6
I really like it. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the brown leather strap
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Post by aquajoe on Jul 13, 2016 20:37:49 GMT -6
Strap change is no big deal. I'm not particularly fond of it either.
I can't get the arabics that Seiko puts on the bezels of their GMTs. Seems out of place.
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Post by marinoc81 on Jul 13, 2016 20:40:51 GMT -6
Yeah, the dial seems like its missing something? I don't really know what it is, just not my thing.
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Post by marinoc81 on Jul 13, 2016 21:51:07 GMT -6
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Jul 13, 2016 22:48:02 GMT -6
Dan is not a fan of the combo either.
Don't get me wrong, it's a very high quality strap, but it doesn't match the watch.
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Post by fourthirds on Jul 14, 2016 15:40:21 GMT -6
To me the dial looks way too busy for my taste, Sorry
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Post by carbon6 on Jul 14, 2016 17:44:21 GMT -6
I agree fourthirds. I have to stare at the dial to see the time. |
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Post by carbon6 on Jul 14, 2016 17:44:42 GMT -6
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Jul 14, 2016 20:22:27 GMT -6
That's certainly cleaner. |
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Post by rw16610 on Jul 15, 2016 18:44:00 GMT -6
Agreed. I'm also no fan of the full ceramic cases. I've seen images of too many broken ones that haubt me.
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Post by carl on Jul 15, 2016 23:08:48 GMT -6
Now that GS is really getting into the markets outside of Japan, this indicates to me that they are kind of losing their way. This one does not look at all like the Grand Seikos I know and love. The beautiful simplicity is gone. Now, I have to say that the craftsmanship is obviously still there from what I see in the photos. Beats the Hell out of me, though, why Grand Seiko of all companies would go to an all ceramic case. As others have said, very difficult to tell the time at just a glance. While the strap is obviously excellent quality, the combo does put me off, too.
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