I wanted one of these since they were released earlier in the year
LOVE The Watch. Wanted one ever since they first appeared, and I'm usually fairly Seiko-proof.
DESPAIR at my inability to photograph it. It's better than this...
REHOMED from seabiscuit - thank-you sir!
The lume is every bit as remarkable as aficionados claim - I can see it glowing in all but the brightest daylight!
that is a great new arrival for you - i thought that was a good price and if i did not own an 037 i would have bought it..
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Thanks, it is. Such a beautifully well-balanced design, with just enough bling to make it feel special.
Must admit I'd love to see 037 and 043 side-by-side some day, though I'm biased in preferring the extra 'pop' of colour of the blue seconds hand of the 043.
Literally just arrived and first dabble into the world of Grand Seiko. First impressions are very good.
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Was that the one on eBay? I was tempted but just had an incoming myself which scuppered it.Literally just arrived and first dabble into the world of Grand Seiko. First impressions are very good.
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Beautiful, great incoming. I kept going back to look at it but I never seem to get on with domed sapphire so held off but it is lovely.
Thanks. Good point about the domed sapphire. I deplore anything that makes a watch taller than it needs to be, and this is a surprisingly tubby watch - but it would look like a fancy manhole cover with a flat crystal!
Fortunately the overall height is not excessive, the edge distortion doesn't affect legibility, the watch as a whole feels comfortable and fairly sleek to wear, plus the vintage-vibe thing of course. It works for me at least.
I really wish the "re-imagined" SPB versions had used the same indices as this, because in truth this is a really good ~£1K wristwatch - just one which happens to have been £4K new...
The price difference between a SPB and a SLA is mental. I don’t understand it at all. It's even more offensive than the oblong Cyclops.Thanks. Good point about the domed sapphire. I deplore anything that makes a watch taller than it needs to be, and this is a surprisingly tubby watch - but it would look like a fancy manhole cover with a flat crystal!
Fortunately the overall height is not excessive, the edge distortion doesn't affect legibility, the watch as a whole feels comfortable and fairly sleek to wear, plus the vintage-vibe thing of course. It works for me at least.
I really wish the "re-imagined" SPB versions had used the same indices as this, because in truth this is a really good ~£1K wristwatch - just one which happens to have been £4K new...
The issue I have with domed glass is I just don’t want to see my face when I look at a watch. If all I’m going to see is my face I’m not paying £50 let alone £2.5k
So far I haven't got me beyond the SLA MM300 but I think something like this or the SLA017 is inevitable at some point. They're just too nice to look at.
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Newly collected, 1974 Speedsonic Lobster, looks like it's been cleaned and serviced, runs like a dream.
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Great pic up. Been looking for one of these myself!!Literally just arrived and first dabble into the world of Grand Seiko. First impressions are very good.
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Yes! Not easy to come by.
Saw these a couple of years ago and have been randomly looking out for one since, was just the right place at the right time!
Congratulations, I’m glad it went to someone on here. I’d have had this one other than finally picking a long chased LUC Pro Diver literally days before I seen this listed.
Seiko have long struck me as chaotic to the point of randomness. They obviously want to push the brand position uphill pricewise, but have still not addressed QC, brand identity and consistency issues from all I read on here.
Absolutely, couldn't agree more - I don't want to see your face in it either...
In all seriousness, I don't find this terribly reflective in that way, the slight distortion almost helps; I have black dials with flat crystals that really are a bluddy mirror! Most upsetting!
Yep, Sean's 043 came-up at the 'wrong' moment, but I've wanted one for so long, and he was so very fair on the pricing, I crumbled, and now have to reluctantly and shamefacedly sell today's other incoming - which is also very nice...
(still in protective plastic, in case it looks a little odd)
This is my first Eddiewatch - and what a package! I've often read people waxing hyperbolic about TF's work, but the quality of watch, packaging, ancillaries and presentation is absolutely outstanding... Many bigger names could learn from this guy!
That's really nice. I'd be forever checking for food stains or scuffs, but totally looks worth it, great lookI wanted one of these since they were released earlier in the year
Good to hear re reflectivity, will see if I can try one on at some point. MM300 is great value but definitely a bit heavy.Seiko have long struck me as chaotic to the point of randomness. They obviously want to push the brand position uphill pricewise, but have still not addressed QC, brand identity and consistency issues from all I read on here.
Absolutely, couldn't agree more - I don't want to see your face in it either...
In all seriousness, I don't find this terribly reflective in that way, the slight distortion almost helps; I have black dials with flat crystals that really are a bluddy mirror! Most upsetting!
Yep, Sean's 043 came-up at the 'wrong' moment, but I've wanted one for so long, and he was so very fair on the pricing, I crumbled, and now have to reluctantly and shamefacedly sell today's other incoming - which is also very nice...
(still in protective plastic, in case it looks a little odd)
This is my first Eddiewatch - and what a package! I've often read people waxing hyperbolic about TF's work, but the quality of watch, packaging, ancillaries and presentation is absolutely outstanding... Many bigger names could learn from this guy!
Very nice … one day I’ll get one but still worry it will be too chunky for me.LOVE The Watch. Wanted one ever since they first appeared, and I'm usually fairly Seiko-proof.
DESPAIR at my inability to photograph it. It's better than this...
REHOMED from seabiscuit - thank-you sir!
The lume is every bit as remarkable as aficionados claim - I can see it glowing in all but the brightest daylight!
It's an odd one, when you view it side-on it's tall enough to be a chronograph, but from all other angles, and in terms of feel-on-the-wrist, it just doesn't feel tall, and it's certainly not bulky. I'm finding it an easy wear I must admit.
Happy Birthday to me!
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Back from the mothership after a few months away, so not strictly an incoming but it does feel like a new watch.
Now to decide if it stays or goes, a few life events have made me re-evaluate things and I want to spend a bit more time pursuing other interests, as well as watches.
Leave it in the box until you have decidedBack from the mothership after a few months away, so not strictly an incoming but it does feel like a new watch.
Now to decide if it stays or goes, a few life events have made me re-evaluate things and I want to spend a bit more time pursuing other interests, as well as watches.
Good advice from Ken. Beautiful watch and even in this market you should have a decent number of buyers.
A well deserved present Leigh! The Bronze Gold is stunning in the flesh and makes the watch something really specialHappy Birthday to me!
Wear it for a week … if you then don’t feel the love move it on.
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Thanks Lee! Just liike some paintings, certain watches call out to be bought and especially so if they are the right price!
Is that a limited edition? Not sure I’ve ever seen it in the flesh with that dial pattern. Very cool
Couldn’t be happier with it, it’s truly stunning
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Shot on iPhone 14 by the looks of things? ;)Happy Birthday to me!
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Trying to delete this!
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It's a Samsung S21 Ultra.
I bought it about a year ago over the iPhone 13.
I enjoy taking photo's and thought the S21 was the way to go, a narrow decision as both are great phone's with great camera's.
It's got a108MP main sensor. There are two zoom lenses one with 3x hybrid optical zoom and one 10x optical zoom. You can max it out, digitally, at 100x, but of course it's not too crisp a those levels but good enough to take decent hand held zoomed pictures of, say, the moon as it also has a "steady" feature.
Have you got the14? If so, how does it compare to your previous phone?
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It’s the upload quality rather than what took the image. Tapatalk Pro will give you a decent image quality
Was that the one that went through Bonhams a couple of weeks ago? You got a good price. I appreciated the opportunity to handle one for the first time; the bracelet was everything I anticipated but ultimately it was too much watch for my puny wrists…
A Plexi 372 - Arrived today.
For me Tudor are knocking it out the park at the moment!
Picked this up today, straight in the rubber for me
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Enjoy, 3 weeks and counting for my wait. 2nd on the list at my AD 3 weeks ago.For me Tudor are knocking it out the park at the moment!
Picked this up today, straight in the rubber for me
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These look so damned good on the rubberFor me Tudor are knocking it out the park at the moment!
Picked this up today, straight in the rubber for me
Looks great. When I eventually get one I can see me keeping it on the rubber.For me Tudor are knocking it out the park at the moment!
Picked this up today, straight in the rubber for me
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Wow. That is extremely special.
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Not to everyone’s taste I’m sure but IMO that is an exit watch if ever there was one. Congrats.
Yes it’s the Tokyo 2020 limited edition. 2020 made. Nice presentation box as always from Omega with an added bracelet as well. Good deal from Berry’s at £4490 is their sale.
Seamaster 120 quartz, just serviced by Omega. New dial, hands and crown. 36 mm.
The new model 39 mm Hydroconquest.
Early 70s Seamaster (strap is Morellato) with 1012 movement. 35 mm.
That’s a gorgeous configuration. The baguettes sit really well on the gilt dial.
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I like that, looking for a second watch to build the collection.For me Tudor are knocking it out the park at the moment!
Picked this up today, straight in the rubber for me
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@Jackjack, is that a 36 or 40 dd?
Thanks mate. It was not the config I was down for but it came up and I tired it on. Bad idea! I am more used to 36mm but 40mm just about works on me.
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Thanks! Yes I was quite surprised how subtle they are when you see it in person and natural light.
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Nice Jack
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Just picked this up today.
Glorious Swiss only, gilt dial 5512 Submariner from 1961.
It’s the result of a lot of years of work and collecting to get up to this level. I’ve owned a 5513 and a lovely 79090 Tudor Submariner. But this is basically the grail sub for me. I’m not an oligarch so my dive watch journey has, I think, come to an end!
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Speechless! Glad you found your grail. I think it deserves its own thread?Just picked this up today.
Glorious Swiss only, gilt dial 5512 Submariner from 1961.
It’s the result of a lot of years of work and collecting to get up to this level. I’ve owned a 5513 and a lovely 79090 Tudor Submariner. But this is basically the grail sub for me. I’m not an oligarch so my dive watch journey has, I think, come to an end!
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“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
Superb! Is that with diamond baget (sp) indices?
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