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[klockodile]

This photo makes me wish for an actual grey dialled version, it looks great like that. I'd also love to see this piece re-released as a skinny hand wound that's even closer to the original dimensions.

For me 38mm is perfect, but I understand it's a personal matter. Manual wind and grey dial should be a great addition.

[Itsguy]

For me 38mm is perfect, but I understand it's a personal matter. Manual wind and grey dial should be a great addition.

38mm is a great size for me too, though the 36ish original wore surprisingly large due to the lugs and thin bezel, so worked for this model. The other big difference was the thickness. Usually GS quartz are relatively thin compared to their other models, but the hand wound original was considerably thinner, giving it a very elegant look. Since GS have recently started making thinner hand wounds again, this model would be a perfect choice. Not that there’s anything wrong with the 9F version of course. But they’ve reworked their other early models in several different ways, and the self-dater is easily one of the best and has only had the one modern version, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see another take on it. Hopefully not a painfully expensive version like their recent gold and platinum re-issues.

[S.L]

[ryanb741]

Love these. I know an AD who has an unused BNIB one even though they were discontinued some years ago. I'm mulling it over

[Gyp]

Love these. I know an AD who has an unused BNIB one even though they were discontinued some years ago. I'm mulling it over

I don't know why, but I've always preferred the similar quartz version.

[tertius]

I don't know why, but I've always preferred the similar quartz version.

That is quartz - SBGX115 unless I am very much mistaken, also available with a black dial - SBGX117 - on my wrist as I type.

[Gyp]

That is quartz - SBGX115 unless I am very much mistaken, also available with a black dial - SBGX117 - on my wrist as I type.

You are of course right... the hi beat declared itself hi beat and had a date window.

So yes that's the SBGX115.

I'm so hoping Ryan doesn't come back and say the dealer with a NOS one is willing to let it go at a sizeable discount...

[ryanb741]

You are of course right... the hi beat declared itself hi beat and had a date window.

So yes that's the SBGX115.

I'm so hoping Ryan doesn't come back and say the dealer with a NOS one is willing to let it go at a sizeable discount...

Translated into £GBP price is around £3200. Not sure if that's fair or not

[S.L]

Translated into £GBP price is around £3200. Not sure if that's fair or not

I’d say that is very fair as I have had recent offers for mine not too far away from that figure.

[S.L]

Translated into £GBP price is around £3200. Not sure if that's fair or not

But these have gained in popularity in recent times, they were a fair bit cheaper on the 2nd hand market not so very long ago.

[crazyp]

Translated into £GBP price is around £3200. Not sure if that's fair or not

They've crept up in price then, not long ago around £2500 if they came up and white especially is hard....So if you do buy and don't bond, keep me in mind - if the time is right, I've been hunting for ages and S.L is not selling....

[Gyp]

Translated into £GBP price is around £3200. Not sure if that's fair or not

Ooh

[tertius]

Translated into £GBP price is around £3200. Not sure if that's fair or not

Nearly double what I paid for my black dial (used on here) a few years ago.

I was briefly wondering about getting a white dial to match but at that price I’ll be giving it a miss, sadly.

(Reminds me of when I failed to buy a yellow dial Zenith Rainbow for about £750 and they are now bonkers money!)

[Qatar-wol]

This today.

[S.L]

SBGH257

[Strchr03]

This today.

What reference is that? It’s gorgeous!


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[zcahhi6]

Picked up this SBGV243 in Japan last year

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[Qatar-wol]

What reference is that? It’s gorgeous!


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It's an SBGE001, which I think was the first of the Spring Drive watches. It's recently been replaced by the SBGE201, which replaces the Seiko branding at the top of the dial with the newer Grand Seiko branding.

It really is about the perfect watch for me - the lume is wonderful, I'll try to get a picture of it later!

[50kopek]

Picked up this SBGV243 in Japan last year

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Very nice. I’ve been looking a the 245 version for a while now. How does it wear? I have pretty small wrists so I’m worried it might just be a little too big for me.

[zcahhi6]

Very nice. I’ve been looking a the 245 version for a while now. How does it wear? I have pretty small wrists so I’m worried it might just be a little too big for me.

I have a 7'' wrist and it's the most comfortable watch in my collection. Lug to lug is about 47mm and because it has a flat caseback and curved lugs, it naturally wraps around your wrist. The OEM strap is good quality but doesn't wear comfortable, super stiff in the beginning, so I recommend swapping.

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[Qatar-wol]

It really is about the perfect watch for me - the lume is wonderful, I'll try to get a picture of it later!

Here you go - on my sweaty socks.

[gcleminson]

Pic from yesterday

[reggie747]

Pic from yesterday

Lovely pic of a lovely watch

[ozzyb123]

Pic from yesterday

Still love that seasons collection! Especially this and the Spring colour


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[Skyman]

Pic from yesterday

Now that pic deserves several repeats. Great work. Note to self - must be more creative with my pics.

[sish101]

That is the only GS I would really splash the cash for, but I doubt anyone who owns one would ever part with it for a mutually agreeable sum.

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[gcleminson]

Thanks for the kind words. I noticed they’ve released two more US-only ‘Seasons’ models last week. Apparently each season has several distinct ‘sekki’ in Japan - seasons within seasons.

[Corporalsparrow]

Mucky photo of an exquisite watch:

[hughtrimble]

Mucky photo of an exquisite watch:

Never seen that before - it does look rather delicious. I can't find much out about that variant, more on the gold.

Is that a black ceramic case nestled into an under chassis of titanium or something?

[cirotti]

Mucky photo of an exquisite watch:

Oh Lord....is that yours?..they are quite rare

[Corporalsparrow]

Yes, mine. Although embarrasingly little worn. It came out for the 40th anniversary of the original Astron.

And yes, it's a ceramic/titanium case with a 9F quartz movement. It comes with a beautiful glossy black leather strap that I imagine would look better, and would definately attract leass dust, but I've never had the guts to put it on for fear of ruining it.

[cirotti]

Yes, mine. Although embarrasingly little worn. It came out for the 40th anniversary of the original Astron.

And yes, it's a ceramic/titanium case with a 9F quartz movement. It comes with a beautiful glossy black leather strap that I imagine would look better, and would definately attract leass dust, but I've never had the guts to put it on for fear of ruining it.

Lovely watch indeed and in very limited pieces....jealous!!

[mindforge]

Yes, mine. Although embarrasingly little worn. It came out for the 40th anniversary of the original Astron.

And yes, it's a ceramic/titanium case with a 9F quartz movement. It comes with a beautiful glossy black leather strap that I imagine would look better, and would definately attract leass dust, but I've never had the guts to put it on for fear of ruining it.

Amazing. I almost bought one for £1600 but it seemed too much at the time, kind of wish I had done now. Looks like yours has aged really well!

[Corporalsparrow]

Amazing. I almost bought one for £1600 but it seemed too much at the time, kind of wish I had done now. Looks like yours has aged really well!

I think mine cost about that. But then it was some time ago.

[cirotti]

Amazing. I almost bought one for £1600 but it seemed too much at the time, kind of wish I had done now. Looks like yours has aged really well!

Wow only 1600???Bargain

[MartinMW]

Arrived with me yesterday



Simply stunning.

Cheers
Martin

[Glen Goyne]

I remember seeing a macro of GS hands somewhere, where someone photograpped the underside of a hand via the mirror reflection on the hand below. Was that from someone here? Can't seem to find it anymore.

[Senninha]

The famed 'Horology House' (he of the fake Daytona) on Youtube had some great macro videos of GS

[Glen Goyne]

The famed 'Horology House' (he of the fake Daytona) on Youtube had some great macro videos of GS

Thanks, will check those out!


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[cirotti]

Arrived with me yesterday



Simply stunning.

Cheers
Martin

Well done..beautiful watch...and 9F25GS at the 25 marker is a nice touch!!!

[MartinMW]

Well done..beautiful watch...and 9F25GS at the 25 marker is a nice touch!!!

Blooming heck........just worked than one out and it’s a very nice touch indeed!!!

I would have noticed that if you hadn’t mentioned it.

Cheers
Martin

[Gyp]

Blooming heck........just worked than one out and it’s a very nice touch indeed!!!

I would have noticed that if you hadn’t mentioned it.

Cheers
Martin

I've not - care to share?

[robt]

I've not - care to share?

I worked it out, but wouldn't have from that photo as it's impossible to make out. It's easier to see on this photo of a black dial GMT someone posted on WUS. The whole dial says "GS9F" over and over, except over the 5 o'clock marker (25 mins), where it says "25". The next "GS" is shifted along 2 places. So the sequence changes to 9F25GS, just at that point. It's particularly hard to notice because the "5" is exactly the same as an "S" and the "2" is the same thing flipped. You'd really only know it was a 25 if you were looking for it.

[Gyp]

I worked it out, but wouldn't have from that photo as it's impossible to make out. It's easier to see on this photo of a black dial GMT someone posted on WUS. The whole dial says "GS9F" over and over, except over the 5 o'clock marker (25 mins), where it says "25". The next "GS" is shifted along 2 places. So the sequence changes to 9F25GS, just at that point. It's particularly hard to notice because the "5" is exactly the same as an "S" and the "2" is the same thing flipped. You'd really only know it was a 25 if you were looking for it.

Thanks. I was guessing it was something like that.

I'll have a closer look on a bigger screen tomorrow

[Rocket Man]

Blooming heck........just worked than one out and it’s a very nice touch indeed!!!

I would have noticed that if you hadn’t mentioned it.

Cheers
Martin

Another detail I admire is that capped seconds hand.

So much to appreciate with a GS.

[MartinMW]

As mentioned, you won’t see it in my poor photo. Have a search for a image on the web and the easiest way to locate it is by locating the S which finishes just above the top of the star when looking at the dial straight on. The rest of the letters/numbers then work there way right from the S

Cheers
Martin

Thanks. I was guessing it was something like that.

I'll have a closer look on a bigger screen tomorrow

[PawG]

Here’s mine.


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[MartinMW]

Again something else I’ve not noticed! No hole, nice touch.

Cheers
Martin

Another detail I admire is that capped seconds hand.

So much to appreciate with a GS.

[Rocket Man]

Again something else I’ve not noticed! No hole, nice touch.

Cheers
Martin

Looks so much neater, a small detail but I really appreciate it. I wonder why they aren't all capped?

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[frp422]

Loving this recent arrival, SBGN009. A bit of a chameleon, never appearing the same shade of blue twice :-)




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