Would live to try one of these, cracking piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie
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Would live to try one of these, cracking piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie
Kinell it's super shiny isn't it. Gonna be a right pita to not smack
Yep it is very 'Zaratsu-a-mundo' that's for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie
I suppose it would upset Seiko if I brushed the sides :unconscious:
Ryan, did they say the first two battery changes were included? Or is that an assumption? Might be a boutique look the other way perk, but others ads or GS going to honour that, where is it written?Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
My money is on it has a 5 year warranty on defects, battery depletion not being one
Not sure about GS but battery is a consumable part and never usually covered by warranty if dying from normal use.
I’d agree, this sounds odd. Ryan please clarify
It was the female rep who I believe you deal with there (name begins with A) and she said 5 year warranty which includes battery changesQuote:
Originally Posted by Kash
This is way beyond my budget but that dial is just lovelyQuote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Thanks, mine arrives today and I’ll chat to her about this.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Cool. You can reference me specifically as she knew that I knew you so she'll remember.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kash
Interestingly the warranty says it doesn't cover the batteryhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...dede602551.jpg
Boutiques can offer ‘little extras’ instead of a discount. Free battery changes may be one of them. They gave me a free metal bracelet for my Skyflake….
No-date GS quartz? They’re available.Quote:
Originally Posted by M1011
https://timeandtidewatches.com/intro...artz-movement/
I bought the SBGX343 last year. Sometimes regret moving it on.
Thanks for the photos Ryan, enjoy it! AMJ have mine and are posting it when I'm back at home next week. Can't wait! I've been close to buying the SBGA413 a few times in the past but I think this dial looks even better to my eye.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Courier just brought me mine, resizing a little fiddly but I love it! So very pleased to have been able to have secured one of these.
This is my first GS, everything positive said about GS is true.
Wears beautifully, and wears bigger than a 40mm generally I feel due to that fabulous 44GS Case design, which is a positive for me.
What a stunning watch. https://i.imgur.com/X1KrbyJ.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/3nhFr3I.jpg
A case back display so you can ogle and fawn over, erm, the batteryQuote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
It is strangely therapeutic as whilst it is of course a static viewpoint with no moving parts- the parts themselves are so well finished and I'd rather gaze at this and uncover small details than yet another 7750 caseback. The silver battery is somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the vista however.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...366796b0a3.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by noTAGlove
For those who have bought how does it wear size wise? Say to a 5 digit sub or a 6 digit sub for reference.
Like a Speedy Pro. It's flatter than a Sub but wears a bit wider IMHOQuote:
Originally Posted by wileeeeeey
Thank you. Tempted to try hunt one down now but might be quicker to wait for one or two of the usual suspects to list on SC.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
I'll be in Chiswick later if you fancy saving yourself the effort of a SC post and RMSD.
Hahaha yep very true probably lol!Quote:
Originally Posted by wileeeeeey
Will be interested to see what price the scalpers list these at as they were very oversubscribed.
Bigger than it’s dimensions I’d say more like 42mm!Quote:
Originally Posted by wileeeeeey
Six digit territory. Very comfy but as already stated fiddly to adjust the BCT, screws are tiny.
Waiting for a leather strap to land to mix it up.
I think that is a very accurate description of how it wears.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
I've picked it up. Bracelet is an experience to adjust. Not sure if I still need to mess with it but very pleased. Andrew at Deacons is a superb asset to them and the first time I've ever been therehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...80f080791d.jpg
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Made a fair few calls today. Everyone sold out or fully reserved.
WoS couldn't tell if they'd had an allocation or sold through their allocation. Might be some there later on potentially.
Congrats!
Top tip - to be truly appreciative of the 'cloud' effect and see the dial become almost 3d wear it outside in the dying light of the day. When the fading light casts shadows and the polished indices really gleam in the minimal light the effect is breathtaking.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie
I really like this watch and was disappointed it was 40mm (but it was always going to be). If it wears like 42mm I may need to try one sometime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snoodles
Does it have a smooth clutched second hand, and does it move once or twice per second?
Movement is exactly the same as the SBGP015 you had. Quickset hour, and the hands do move twice per second but that is imperceptible to the human eye and looks just like a precise tick.Quote:
Originally Posted by mondie
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Originally Posted by mondie
I dont think it wears that big as its quite thin as well
Japanese sellers have them at £3300 on C24. Add in VAT/Shipping and that will be £4k landed which is £800 above UK RRP but I suspect a good grand or so less than what the resale price on these will beQuote:
Originally Posted by wileeeeeey
Second hand is smacking right on the money as well.
Deacons did scoff at the battery replacement but he did give me a GS 2 watch display case which was nice as I never asked for it.
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Did have a look earlier but it would be my first GS and I don't think I want to go in too heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Knowing GS there will be another limited edition in about 5 days anyway, just a question of if there's any hype behind it. The blue dial one you had before wasn't for me but this looks interesting enough
Cheers Ryan, this is one watch I will keep an eye on.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
If looking at Japan sources, note it is released there on July 8th, list price is £2450 (ex Sales Tax) at today’s rate
Japan has 800 of the 2000 global allocation but my understanding is all allocated however some of the greys are listing them for around £3300-£3400. Add VAT/Shipping etc and there's the £4k.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tokyo Tokei
At RRP £2,450 plus 10% Japanese Sales Tax is a fair bit cheaper than UK at around £2,750 or so but of course unlikely anyone outside Japan is getting one at that price
Hmmmm, I happen to be in Tokyo later this month...
Prob not the best comparison https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3c3432f719.jpg
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Anyone know how I would go about sourcing one?Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner
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Times are a changing. Trinkets prices once supported by the everything bubble is no longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Try searching Rakuten for the model, and any Tokyo stores that are advertising it would be one way. Might take a day or three after release there. Might be also worth trying Wako and the nearby GS boutique, but think those are most likely of all to be sold out. Yahoo auctions would be another place to look, people selling on.Quote:
Originally Posted by gunner
Edit: Not sure the Nakano stores would have this, but they’re always worth a look anyway!
Contact one of the stores advertising on C24 and say you'd do a pick up and what would the price beQuote:
Originally Posted by gunner
It’s less that a movement twice per second wouldn’t be perceptible, but more the nature of the 9F twin pulse movement, the first pulse not bringing the hand to complete rest before the second pulse gives it a further boot, which means it’s not really pausing on the half beat and is why it doesn’t register. Very clever way to add torque for bigger handsets.Quote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Shame they’ve omitted the capped second hand that they do so well in other models.
And if they’re going to continue with display backs, surely a gold tone battery, with GS branding, is essential.
Yes, it's a detail that once appreciated is hard to overlook. An old one of mine:Quote:
Originally Posted by JGJG
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d3946820_b.jpg
I believe Seiko would have to license Maxell's patents (JP 50 1975 12533 A and JP 59 1984 -166359 U) on the gold layer used for the negative electrode can. Or an owner could fit the equivalent Maxell cell if they wanted the gold look.Quote:
Originally Posted by JGJG
Personally I think the contrast of the silver battery is fine. Seiko are (rightly, in my view) unapologetic about their superb watches that just happen to be powered by a battery. Show the cell proudly :rugby:
Oh, show the cell by all means! I just think the pride in their superb quartz watches would be further reinforced if they went all-in with the visual integration. And, a “Seiko” branded cell is surely anachronistic now that GS don’t carry the Seiko branding elsewhere on the watch….Quote:
Originally Posted by Tokyo Tokei
Good ideaQuote:
Originally Posted by ryanb741
Personally I hope they continue to bring out more models with fancy dials and the quartz movement. Their quartz movements are something to be proud of, are in no way inferior to the mechanical movements and are a nice differentiator- aside from Citizen and FP Journe is any other manufacturer investing in furthering quartz movement development?
Couldn’t resist..https://i.imgur.com/ogavXHG.jpg
That looks lovely, great photo.