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Thread: Watch Alert: Grand Seiko SBGP017G – “Sea of clouds”

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    At a distance the dial looks a little like mother of pearl.

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    Nice shot of the watch on Instagram here:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5-eY1L...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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    It looks fantastic. An AD I spoke with put me down for the only one they are getting allocated. I had an email yesterday to say that they are very sorry but another colleague had already allocated it to someone else Accidents happen so no hard feelings, and they did say if the buyer drops out they will let me know so


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    I'm glad I didn't order. I thought it looked too light and I was right - more suited to a lady I'd say.

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    Seems like the perfect colour combination to go with a white shirt at the office to me. I really like it.

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    Hottest GS release thus far, London boutique have 40 people on the waitlist (all sold out, so 40 hoping someone drops out).

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    This looks fantastic. Well done to those managing to get one. Wish they’d do more with the 61GS case.

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    Some of the Japanese sellers on C24 are still advertising these - I believe Japan got 800 of the 2000 so may be worth reaching out to them

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    Did you cancel yours Ryan?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Kash View Post
    Did you cancel yours Ryan?


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    No. My wife thinks it looks amazing so I'll wait to see it in the metal first.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    No. My wife thinks it looks amazing so I'll wait to see it in the metal first.
    Good move, very desirable GS

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kash View Post
    Good move, very desirable GS
    Yep, clearly she's the sensible one in this household!

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    I like the case back better than the dial. I hope they do a quartz diver with the same case back.

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    I wonder if the popularity of this watch might signal a turning point for GS? Maybe there will be waiting lists for Snowflakes not Submariners one day?
    Last edited by Rocket Man; 19th June 2022 at 08:57.

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    Its just that “desirable” colour I reckon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocket Man View Post
    I wonder if the popularity of this watch might signal a turning point for GS? Maybe there will be waiting lists for Snowflakes not Submariners one day?
    Not crazy thinking. Each year they are getting stronger, those US specials sold out crazy quick. A lot of people have that other brand fatigue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kash View Post
    Not crazy thinking. Each year they are getting stronger, those US specials sold out crazy quick. A lot of people have that other brand fatigue.
    The brand certainly seems to be gaining momentum. The new Bond Street boutique indicates that they are getting more popular in the UK too.

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    Limited editions like this save me from myself when they sell out…. Although I’m on various waiting lists for one.

    Anybody else spend too much on watches they don’t need ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scrubnut View Post
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    Anybody else spend too much on watches they don’t need ???
    Stupid question. Of course no WIS spends too much on watches, and they need them all (indeed, they need more).

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAJEN View Post
    I saw that but do you think it would affect the second hand movement?
    I’ve always felt that the underlying point of “hitting the markers” isn’t that the second hand aligns with the index on its pause per se* but rather that the second hand is consistently positioned vis-ŕ-vis the indices throughout its travel.

    The alignment vs indices is merely how the hand is stuck on its post; the consistency of alignment at each of its 60 stations is better proof of the mechanism’s fineness.



    *though naturally it’s always desirable, and I’m fortunate in that my 9F and 8J are perfectly aligned.

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    Ditch the date window, add a screw-down crown, add micro adjustment on the braclet clasp and I'm in !

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    Totally removed off SB site now. I've heard the release is 1st July. Has anyone else heard if that date is correct ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackie View Post
    Totally removed off SB site now. I've heard the release is 1st July. Has anyone else heard if that date is correct ?

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    Correct 1st July

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    I was told mine should be available to collect from the 1st week in July.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    Correct 1st July
    Fingers crossed. I am in Swindon 2nd July so if the dealer has it the first I can collect it instead of it being posted

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    As an aside this is all kinds of a brilliant purchase for someone;


    https://chrono24.app/seiko/grand-sei...GB&SETCURR=GBP

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    Quote Originally Posted by ryanb741 View Post
    As an aside this is all kinds of a brilliant purchase for someone;


    https://chrono24.app/seiko/grand-sei...GB&SETCURR=GBP
    That looks fantastic. The 62GS is the prettiest vintage Grand Seiko in my opinion and the reissue has managed to capture that very well.

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    Some stunning photos from Time and Tide here:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHVWXHu...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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    Quote Originally Posted by TH14TH14 View Post
    Some stunning photos from Time and Tide here:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHVWXHu...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
    Thanks for posting, looks great.

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    For those that don’t have insta, Time and Tide have also done an excellent you tube video on this reference

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJgqx1_ABUE

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    Got told mine is ready to pick up. I'm next in town on Friday so will pick up then. Actually the boutique receives them tmw night ready for fri pick up
    Last edited by ryanb741; 29th June 2022 at 11:18.

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    Just had email from the boutique to say mine has arrived and is being prepared for despatch.

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    Yeah me too. Collecting it when I go to Swindon on Saturday

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    I'm interested to see how many are immediately moved on, if it turns out to be a much lighter blue than the initial promo photos.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jukeboxs View Post
    I'm interested to see how many are immediately moved on, if it turns out to be a much lighter blue than the initial promo photos.
    Suspect a lot will be shifted on not because of the blue but because they are likely to trade at a premium

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    Quote Originally Posted by petay993 View Post
    Just had email from the boutique to say mine has arrived and is being prepared for despatch.
    Packed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingstepper View Post
    Packed?
    Not allowed to despatch until the 1st but they have them.

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    Will be on my wrist Sat night in the pub

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    Yep mine is ready too!

    Can't wait.

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    This will have to do until Saturday

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackie View Post
    This will have to do until Saturday

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    That looks familiar

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    Picking it up right now. Its awesome!

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    Some quick wrist pics

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    Congrats on the prompt pickup!!

    If you could post a couple in natural light it would be appreciated.

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    Jealous!

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    Natural light pics

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    Looks amazing, that blue GS logo really stands out.

    Congrats, I can’t wait for mine!

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    As an FYI when I picked it up and opened the box in the Boutique the watch had already been set to the correct time. The EXACT correct time, lined up perfectly with the atomic clock and they'd set the seconds hand perfectly. on this one the seconds hand does align perfectly with the markers.

    Colour does change according to lighting and in natural light is lighter than the Tiffany Blue.

    Also crown is not screwdown. It does have the fast-set hours which is super handy. The Assistant at the Boutique said that watch has 5 year warranty meaning 1st 2 battery changes are included
    Last edited by ryanb741; 1st July 2022 at 14:12.

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    Excellent. Really excited to see what they do with this range next. The caseback is quartz-made-into-art. I'd love to see a no-date version of a GS quartz, but I doubt it'll be on the cards.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackie View Post
    This will have to do until Saturday

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    Would live to try one of these, cracking piece.

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