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  1. 22nd October 2014, 19:03 #51
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    I'm not overly concerned. I'll worry about it if I need to. Afterall we are talking about something that may never be needed.
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  2. 22nd October 2014, 19:05 #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    I'm not overly concerned. I'll worry about it if I need to. Afterall we are talking about something that may never be needed.
    A very good point, you know I've never heard of a GS going back for a warranty repair?!
    I suppose it must happen, just never heard of one.
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  3. 22nd October 2014, 19:07 #53
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    Although I've probably just jinxed this one! :)
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  4. 23rd October 2014, 18:26 #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon View Post
    Have you bought a GS from Creation and was this the case?

    (There is of course no way for Creation to source GSs if it's not from an AD, whether or not the warranty card is stamped.)
    I have bought other SEIKO watches from them and Creation has always stamped the warranty card themselves. Try googling them and you will find some very worrying threads about how they handle warranty issues. Grand SEIKO writes explicitly in the warranty papers that the warranty is only valid if the warranty card is stamped by an AD.
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  5. 3rd November 2014, 10:05 #55
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    Well after a small wait it looks like this is being delivered today. This morning, I will be mostly refreshing the DHL tracking page!
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  6. 3rd November 2014, 10:08 #56
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    And as a bonus I think one of the new style Tag Aquaracer 300M in blue is arriving today as well. I think it's going to be a good day :)

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  7. 3rd November 2014, 10:15 #57
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    Date Time Location Service Area Checkpoint Details

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    November 01, 2014 18:56 Singapore - Singapore Shipment picked up
    November 02, 2014 01:24 Singapore - Singapore Processed at Singapore - Singapore
    November 02, 2014 05:58 Singapore - Singapore Processed at Singapore - Singapore
    November 02, 2014 07:45 Singapore - Singapore Departed from DHL facility in Singapore - Singapore
    November 02, 2014 19:21 Leipzig - Germany Processed at Leipzig - Germany
    November 03, 2014 00:02 Leipzig - Germany Departed from DHL facility in Leipzig - Germany
    November 02, 2014 23:32 London-Heathrow - UK Clearance processing complete at London-Heathrow
    November 03, 2014 01:26 London-Heathrow - UK Transferred through London-Heathrow - UK
    November 03, 2014 02:02 London-Heathrow - UK Departed from DHL facility in London-Heathrow - UK
    November 03, 2014 02:49 London-Heathrow - UK Arrived at DHL facility in London-Heathrow - UK
    November 03, 2014 03:26 London-Heathrow - UK Processed at London-Heathrow - UK
    November 03, 2014 05:33 London-Heathrow - UK Departed from DHL facility in London-Heathrow - UK
    November 03, 2014 06:25 London-Heathrow - UK Arrived at DHL facility
    November 03, 2014 06:55 London-Heathrow - UK Departed from DHL facility in London-Heathrow - UK
    November 03, 2014 08:00 London-Heathrow - UK With delivery courier
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  8. 3rd November 2014, 10:28 #58
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    Quote Originally Posted by GrandS View Post

    Auto:

    Pros: Romantic old technology, made with TLC and the movement looks nice through a loupe.

    Cons: Price.
    Needs expensive service from time to time.
    The case is usually a bit on the thick side.
    If you only use your watch at the office it will stop during weekends and require re adjusting.
    Weekends shouldn't be a problem. SBGR051 has 72 hrs power reserve.
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  9. 3rd November 2014, 11:59 #59
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    How much is the SBGR051?

    £1,800 + duty & VAT?
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  10. 3rd November 2014, 12:19 #60
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tinker View Post
    How much is the SBGR051?

    £1,800 + duty & VAT?
    Depends where you get it from. I paid £2060 from Creation Watches plus whatever duty and VAT i get caught for. If you buy it from Jura (authorised dealer in the UK) they have it listed for £3,300!
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  11. 3rd November 2014, 12:26 #61
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    grand seiko

    hi

    Been thinking of hetting one myself looks really nice
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  12. 3rd November 2014, 15:27 #62
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    Love it!

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  13. 3rd November 2014, 16:32 #63
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    Stunning! Congrats! Wear it in good health!
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    Absolutely beautiful!!
    Enjoy.
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    THE under the radar high-end mechanical if there ever was one.........

    And even better looking when worn on the correct wrist .

    Daddel.
    Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
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  16. 3rd November 2014, 16:51 #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by Daddelvirks View Post
    THE under the radar high-end mechanical if there ever was one.........

    And even better looking when worn on the correct wrist .

    Daddel.
    Ha! Yep, I'm a lefty :)
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  17. 3rd November 2014, 22:06 #67
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    Ah It's arrived! Very Nice, Gratz Binsull!
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  18. 3rd November 2014, 22:14 #68
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thorien View Post
    Ah It's arrived! Very Nice, Gratz Binsull!
    Thanks!
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  19. 3rd November 2014, 23:05 #69
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    Love it!

    That's lovely, congrats on your choice. Grand Seikos are finished superbly, it'll be a while before you tire of looking at it.
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  20. 4th November 2014, 06:34 #70
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    Love it!

    Looks awesome and it has a great pop to the dial, along with the beautifully finished steel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    Love it!

    Superb. Great choice... congratulations! One of my favour watches of all time. Its just so perfect in any situation. The quality and subtlety of design for GS, regardless of which model, simply can't be communicated via a photograph.
    -flugzeit
    Last edited by flugzeit; 4th November 2014 at 08:03.
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  22. 4th November 2014, 10:01 #72
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    It really is a beautiful watch. If anybody is thinking about getting one of these I can highly recommend it!

    I just checked and it is running +2 seconds for the last 24 hours.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    It really is a beautiful watch. If anybody is thinking about getting one of these I can highly recommend it!

    I just checked and it is running +2 seconds for the last 24 hours.
    It's a really versatile watch Binsull - a private, quiet pleasure which will never feel out of place, however many decades you own it.
    Don't be surprised if it becomes the centre of gravity of your collection and the watch against which you compare all others. Never sell it - unless you have to.
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  24. 4th November 2014, 11:21 #74
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    Quote Originally Posted by forpetesake View Post
    Never sell it - unless you have to.
    Funny you should say that but this is probably the first watch I have received that I cant see myself selling. Definitely one to keep.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    Funny you should say that but this is probably the first watch I have received that I cant see myself selling. Definitely one to keep.
    Two weeks?

    M.
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  26. 4th November 2014, 11:50 #76
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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    Two weeks?

    M.
    Ha!
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    Anyone else want to quote Binsull's photo?
    I don't think we've seen enough replications of it yet, FFS!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PJ S View Post
    Anyone else want to quote Binsull's photo?
    I don't think we've seen enough replications of it yet, FFS!


    Daddel.
    Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
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  29. 4th November 2014, 15:48 #79
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    Quote Originally Posted by Binsull View Post
    Love it!

    Just for PJS, seeing as he's on the blob today!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by stix View Post
    Just for PJS, seeing as he's on the blob today!!!
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