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I'm the 4th owner within TZ-UK of this beauty. The SBGR257G. I traded up from my 9F quartz which is a VERY similar looking watch on 1st look.. but there are some great upgrades here (asides from the obvious change from 9F quartz -> 9S65 auto).
- This is 39.4mm - perfect size for me.
- The bezel is NOT polished, its circular brushed.
- There's a crown guard and screw down crown.
- The indicies LOOK rectangular, but are in fact VERY intricate - scalloped is how I'd describe them, and they are filled with what looks to be a white enamel stripe.
The bracelet was a challenge to adjust!.. but with its small links (just over 1/2 each) you can get a perfect fit. Delighted overall...
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Note the VERY subtle and hard to spot etched GS logo in the centre of the display back!
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Here's the size of those bracelet screws! 0.5mm screwdriver needed and a LOT of patience!!
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Might as well feature the 241 in this Grand Seiko thread. 18k gold bezel and hands, the rest is steel. Copy of a 1960s classic design, but with a slightly bigger case (39.5mm). Rare in having an open back on a 9F quartz design. Only the second model to feature this.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...03e9a49e13.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8bf0ab20da.jpg
I think GS felt that their work on the 9F isn’t fully appreciated. They wanted people to see it. High up, around two-o-clock, you can see a wheeled regulator to adjust to even greater precision.
It comes with a bracelet, but as usual with these ‘60s’ designs, it seems to really need a leather strap.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d85b6f9b93.jpg
As you probably know, Seiko grow their own crystals, and this model has a selected Crystal with gives plus or minus five seconds a year. Which is adequate. Denoted by the little gold star.
I bought this, on SC, sight unseen, and am not usually a fan of two-tone. However, on a strap, this looks really ‘classic’ on the wrist. Seriously elegant while still 10atm.
To me, the quartz and spring-drive models are the gems in the GS range. In this, they surely lead the field?
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This SBGA041 has been sitting in its box for severalmonths now, and I thought it was due some wrist time.
I've missed that seconds hand sweep and delightful dial finishing; I think it'll kick my Sub off the wrist for a while.
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The beautiful SBGX009, with the dial doing its thing...
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Grand Seiko SBGC013 Limited Edition:
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The pushers are one of the defining features of GS Chronos and help to balance the watch and give it some heft. They don't protrude into your hand and are a delight to operate. You have to see one in person to really appreciate them as they appear too large in photos.
Lovely watch Jim, I own an SBGC003, its one of my all time favourite watches :eagerness:
AFAIK they were only made between 2014-2016 and mainly because:
* being quartz (the SD powered flagships of the GS diver line SBGA029/031 were not that much more expensive)
* having no date
and
* the somewhat eclectic bezel font
there are not so many around these days, don’t think they sold well at all.
This one was no car boot bargain but I would not be shocked if it keeps or even increases its value in the time to come, bloody lovely watch.
I like that it's quartz. I've no problem with my other quartz GS
I like that it's no date. I'm too old to read date windows anyway.
Nothing wrong with that
I suspect you're right.
I lusted after a SBGX115 for ages, procrastinated when a couple came up at a reasonable price, then when they were discontinued they became (even more) like hens’ teeth on the used market, and prices started rising... I ended up buying mine from an eBay seller in the US, high price and a whack of tax to boot. One of my favourite watches.
I had the black faced version of the 115...the 117. Had to import it direct from Japan. They were never officially on sale in the UK.
The good thing is that a fellow TZer still has it. Lovely, tough, watch.
Regardless of how you feel about Hodinkee, don’t miss out this piece about a really great guy and fellow member/collector: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/co...e-stefan-molin
Ah, so that's what Molle is called. Cheers SL
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Great article, seems like one of the most genuine collectors they’ve featured.
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^ Stefan really wanted the lovely rich cream bun, but his arm was trapped beneath the unfeasibly tall case of the GS. Damn! If only he’d strapped on his svelt quartz that morning...
Had the chance to try both on at an event recently and loved the 8 day more. Didn't expect to! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b5705da0ed.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...60019ac870.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...48f890ea33.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cf4a04450c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...5ed4942eb3.jpg
Oh let me join...
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Always wanted a Grand Seiko after reading about them, seeing the quality and watching countless videos of how they are made.
Seeing as I will never be able to afford or acquire my grail watch (Rolex GMT) then why not make up for it with this little stunner...
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Seiko SBGH257 Hi-Beat Diver. Owned for less than a week.
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Love them. Tried one on at the Seiko boutique
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Lovely Watch, would live to try one. At 6k rather than 10 tho.
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New bracelet for my SBGR261
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This is making me smarten up my dress sense!
SBGV011
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SBGN001 https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d45ccdc45b.jpg
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SBGX117
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First service due in 47 years in 2066. If I'm around to see it I'll be 110!
SBGX209
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SBGX267
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