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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • FridayF
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      Looks like they have been through a beating and still survive. That's what any Seiko can offer you. I've asked because I thought that Haraki-San might introduce some Japanese timepiece besides the clothing and such. Maybe the BOSS is more into rolexes than a seiko.

      A WIS which I am not,  would tell you that a Grand Seiko is on par if not better than any big brands i.e. Rolex,JLC,Omega,and the lists goes on.. It terms of craftmanship as well as accuracy. Handmade by a watchmaster.  Anyway, I would love to have this Grand Seiko one day. Hopefully, the 50 fathoms 1st… 😉

      here's one of the GS

      Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

      ~Shinici Haraki~

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      • hecticH
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        Grand Seiko is a great alternative IMO, they have that spring drive thingy that sweeps completely smoothly.

        Now I want one sadface

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        • GilesG
          Giles
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          ^^ I like the look of that Friday….But my mind is set.  Just seeing whether OGL can make me a shagreen strap....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • SeulS
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            Grand Seikos are brilliant of course…

            But I also really, reàlly like some of the editions of the Omega Planet Oceans…

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            • tigerpacT
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              @Giles +1 on the Blancpain!

              I recently got this one for a sporty watch (gf's included as well!) Looking for a FF down the road after some dressier options next!

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              • SeulS
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                So fucking nice…  😠 😘 😘 😘

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                • ChrisC
                  Chris
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                  I have liked the orange Planet Ocean for years, and considered buying one a couple of times, but that damn HEV at 10 o'clock drives me nuts.  I just can't get past it.

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                  • tigerpacT
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                    Thanks!!

                    The HEV surprisingly isn't annoying on the wrist - but if you don't like the look then there's not much you can do!

                    Love the orange - by far gets the most compliments of any watch I have (others being: Omega Aqua Terra, Tag Aquaracer, vintage Zenith, vintage JLC and vintage Omega)

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                    • ChrisC
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                      I agree about it not being bad on the wrist; I've tried it on a few times and it's really a lot less noticeable than in pictures, but it still bothers me aesthetically.  It's a shame, because I really love the watch otherwise.  Glad you're happy with it, by the way.:)

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                      • SeulS
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                        Budget watch  😞

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                        • U
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                          Budget maybe but Seiko 5s are brilliant all the same.

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                          • tigerpacT
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                            ^^^ Agreed.  Would be hard pressed to find better watches in that price range.

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                            • SeulS
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                              Oh look who's back… with a metal bracelet!..  😃

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                              • SeulS
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                                So basically this is what happened…

                                • replaced the Weil leather bracelet with Hirsch leather one: 40 €
                                • tore through it in a couple of months, I inquire about a metal bracelet
                                • they say that's not possible, but they'll try and find some pieces to fit on it
                                • I go ahead and buy the Seiko (90 €) and even have it shortened to my wrist (5 €)
                                • in the meanwhile they have my Weil and the dad (family business) says "it's a shame to fool around with a Weil"... He makes it very obvious that he doesn't wanna attach a cheap bracelet to it cause it won't fit 100 %...
                                • I go in today and the son says it worked... 30 € for the metal bracelet plus 15 for the extra work...
                                • I hand over my Seiko to my bro, and he has it shortened, 5 €

                                He gets the Seiko as a gift, I get my Weil back, on a cheap bracelet... We're both happy...  🙂

                                I'm done with watches for a Weil...

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                                • tigerpacT
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                                  Nice - love the grande date.

                                  "I'm done with watches for a Weil…"

                                  I said the same thing.... about 5 watches ago!

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                                  • SeulS
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                                    Yeah: it's hopeless… Once again I am eyeing this Seiko… I could buy it and wear it on "formal" occassions, perhaps?..  😠

                                    But!.. Crystal: Hardlex  :-\

                                    http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-seiko-mechanical-sarb065-automatic-mens-watch-784244.html

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                                    • derivative666D
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                                      That's a beauty

                                      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                      • derivative666D
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                                        This will be my next watch grand seiko spring drive gmt sbge001

                                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                        • Finn666F
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                                          ^damn, i love that one J.! great watch…

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                                          • tigerpacT
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                                            ^^^ Just be mindful of service costs on the Spring Drive (Over 1k I believe)

                                            Pretty interesting technology though and top notch fit and finish.

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