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    Watches - another OCD problem

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      Quoise
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      The dealer replaced it with a new watch, no questions asked. Great service. Can't see myself taking a risk on gray market or second hand in the near future after this.

      It's a great looking watch. I've gotten so many compliments/comments of interest. Sort of embarassed about the attention since I thought it was a conservative choice compared to something like a Panerai (or anything really; only one co workers was familiar with the brand). A few of my co workers have rolexes  and omegas, but I don't really recall seeing too many high end watches in my day-to-day. I guess it validates that this watch is a classic that anybody can enjoy.

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        grandmasterben
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        Great outcome, love when something that could've been terrible works out great.

        Don't own any watches, but see myself as a two watch kinda guy:

        Grand Seiko SBGM021:

        Rolex Datejust:

        Can see myself getting the seiko first though..

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          1fookntitefd
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          Here's mine - Stainless Steel Cosmograph Daytona I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!:

          Would like to add a GMT to my collection sometime in the future….

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          • BroarkB
            Broark
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            Don't think I've contributed to this thread at all…
            Here's a couple:



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            • Sheepdog149S
              Sheepdog149
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              O&W Kartago on alligator bund strap

              Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

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              • louisboscoL
                louisbosco
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                @Broark doesn't it bother you that when you wear your watch on the right arm, the crown just doesn't feel right? gotta say that pam111 sandwich dial is a beauty. so is the grand lange.

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • BroarkB
                  Broark
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                  @louisbosco It can be annoying, but being left handed I don't have many options! I could've gone with one of the left handed Panerais but they were sold out in SG at the time…

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                  • louisboscoL
                    louisbosco
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                    @Broark ahh. fair enough. you bought them in SG? are they cheaper for you? by any chance are you referring to the destro?

                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                    • GraemeG
                      Graeme
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                      @Broark nice Lange. I believe @ddtrash has the same model, albeit with the black dial.

                      I've just sold my Breitling. Need to step up my watch game.

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                        Quoise
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                        Ben, those grand seikos look gorgeous. I've not seen one in person, but all the pics make them look like a great choice.

                        I was considering the SBGJ001 for a while. The hi-beat movement really intrigues me, the dial looks amazing, and the polishing on the grand-seikos really looks top notch.

                        Ultimately I wanted to be able to try something on and have the dealer be close to me, so seiko was out. I don't think i've lost the lust, however, so maybe one day still…

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                          Thanks quoise! Yeah honestly it seems like grand seikos would be up everyone's alley here, made I Japan and supposed to be an incredible deal for the finishing. Anyone that has one seems to think its at least as good as much more expensive brands - Rolex, etc.

                          Also love the design in the one I've posted, I even like the repetitive grand seiko… Reminds me of flat head!

                          That watch looks great too, ever thought of the snowflake?

                          There's a GS AD near me, I really need to go check it out and take some pics!

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                            Snowy
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                            GMB, I'd go 2 different watch faces when you get to it. 1 white, 1 something else. Gives more variety to the mix.

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                            • GilesG
                              Giles
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                              http://timelessluxwatches.com/reviews/review-grand-seiko-hi-beat-versus-snowflake

                              "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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                              • AnesthetistA
                                Anesthetist
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                                I have owned numerous Rolex and my Snowflake schools them in fit and finish. One of the finest watches I've had the pleasure of owning.

                                IG: bluehandsslim

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                                • AnesthetistA
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                                  Also wanted to throw in that my GS is stealthy. Only people who know watches recognize it. This is the opposite of the high polish Breitling or yellow gold President. Personally I like that.

                                  IG: bluehandsslim

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                                  • GraemeG
                                    Graeme
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                                    I'm pretty certain that my tastes are becoming increasingly obtuse, but I rather like the Grand Seiko quartz watches.

                                    The picture's stolen from a piece on Grand Seiko at aBlogToWatch.

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                                      Get over it..Graeme….

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                                      • ChrisC
                                        Chris
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                                        I respect your enthusiasm and knowledge, Graeme.  I also think you have a great, quirky aesthetic sense.  So if you like GS quartz watches, I say go with it.  You could hardly find quartz watches more worthy of respect, that's for certain.

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                                        • AnesthetistA
                                          Anesthetist
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                                          I'm with you 100% on this one. Really superb.

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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                                          • Sugar MountainS
                                            Sugar Mountain
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                                            Anyone here ever messed with Zenith watches? I could see the Elite Captain Central Second appealing to those who dig Grand Seiko. I'm a big fan of the El Primero Striking 10th as well.

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