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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wliJqDV0pGg

Thanks Dan.

Certainly very interesting and very different from the Swiss watch factories I have visited.

Thanks for sharing that Dan I enjoyed watching it! :thumbsup:

When I think of Seiko it is usually their quartz watches that come to mind. Their spring powered mechanical watches in the Grand Seiko line are of a different caliber all together.

Good to see Seiko offering this level of craftsmanship and their prices on Grand Seiko line are more down to earth than many others. :yes: thanks for sharing Dan

But there not sharing it with the uk market, neither the new yummy prospex maritime lovelies, nor the 0033 dress watch. So frankly seiko, you can...

Seiko does make good, reliable and relatively priced watches. Still had this mechanical Grand Seiko - bought in Hong Kong almost 5 years back for SGD4500 and still functioning. :thumbsup:


http://www.audioaficionado.org/attac...ko-sbgm021.jpg

Very nice looking watch Jerry! I like it. :yes:

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Mechanical Hi-Beat 36000 GMT




. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SBGJ001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SBGJ003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SBGJ005

http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...on04_img01.png . . . . . . http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...on04_img02.png . . . . . . http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...on04_img03.png



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The oscillating weight is made of titanium and tungsten, to deliver higher performance and durability.


http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...mg_9s86_06.jpg



Caliber 9S86 Mechanical movement
Driving system: Self-winding type with manual winding mechanism
Loss/gain Mean daily rate: +5 to -3 seconds (when static)
Power reserve: Approximately 55 hours (when fully wound)
Time indication: 4 hands (24-hour, hour, minute and second)
Jewels: 37 jewels
Vibrations: 36,000 vibrations per hour (10per second)
Outer diameter: 28.4mm, Thickness: 6.6mm
Case Stainless steel
Dual curve sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating on inner surface
Screw-down crown
Screw see-through case back
Diameter: 40.0mm, Thickness: 14.0mm
Water resistance 10 Bar, Magnetic resistance more than 4,800 A/m (60 gauss)*
Band Stainless steel with three-fold clasp with push button release

Approximate recommended retail prices in Europe: Euro 6,700 (SBGJ001, 003), Euro 7,050 (SBGJ005)
Limited Edition of 600 pcs (SBGJ005)

Jerry.......Your watch is still in the Grand Seiko line up. The designation is now SBGM021.


http://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/gs/coll...60/SBGM021.png





The Grand Seiko SBGC005 in High-intensity titanium is a beauty, too.


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Amazing. My eyes almost hurt of looking so many tiny pieces. Thanks for sharing.

The spring drive is also available in regular Seiko branded watched as well. Great movement, love the smooth movement of the sweep second hand, reminds me of the electric wall clocks in school. My only criticism with Seiko (GS) is the bracelet quality is not on par with the rest if the timepiece. Same problem Rolex had for years which I think they have fixed a few years back.

You can get Japanese Domestic Market watches directly from Seiyajapan:

seiyajapan.com

Here's my Seiko SARB033 dress watch:

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...e/SARB_MC2.jpg

I love this stuff. Hodinkee had a video from a NYC Seiko USa show at the end of last year when a master watchmaker put together a Grand Seiko in-person for everyone to see.

Love it! The Swiss manufactures have nothing on Seiko when Seiko pulls out all the stops...

If you think Grand Seiko is something, check out Seiko's Credor line. Insane.

https://youtu.be/h0Lwn0yIFwU

Stephen.......The Credor video was astonishing. I also loved the piano ensemble music. I would enjoy owning that music and a Credor watch.

+1 Thanks for sharing. I knew about Grand Seiko but never heard of Credor. Gotta love mechanical musical watches, and their tone sounds excellent!

Gorgeous. Is that yours, Dan?

Thanks for the link Stephen, The 003 in leather is what I wanted but couldn't get, so I went Swiss with the Tissot le Locre. It seems to be a trustworthy site, so once again many thanks.

Great video!

I've decided I like this one...http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/024...g?v=1455329112

Radio,
My SARB033 came with a bracelet and within 10 minutes of opening the box, I had the bracelet off and a leather strap installed. The Seiyajapan link is completely trustworthy and highly regarded for folks shopping for JDM watches.

Dale.......The Seiko MarineMaster 600 is a beauty but it is huge, 50.7mm x 16.2mm. You'll be hard pressed to get some sleeve cuffs to fit over it. Beyond that, it is a beautiful watch. Retail is $4,200.00


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Tool watch, meant for actual divers doing real work! ;)

Not it the realm of Grand Seiko, but Seiko recently released the successor to the incredibly successful SKX series of divers. Hailed as the return of "the Turtle", the new Seikos harken back to the vintage and legendary Seiko 6309 series. The original Turtle reference 6309 has become quite collectable and back when it was in original production was extremely popular as an extremely reliable and durable "beater" watch. Some units were known to work for over 20 years without a service.

Here's the original Seiko 6309:
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...seiko_6309.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...ize/6309-2.jpg

Enter the new "Turtle" the Seiko SRP "Prospex" series, with vintage-style cushion case and drilled lugs, solid end links, and a new movement with hand-winding and a hacking function.

The new SRP773 in blue
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...hes/srp773.jpg

SRP777 with black bezel with a nice leather strap:
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...pex-SRP777.jpg

Also available with the "Pepsi bezel"
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...ize/srp779.jpg

Beautiful rugged case with brushed and polished surfaces, drilled lugs and a nice beefy bezel:
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...775_SRP777.jpg

Personally, I like the SRP775 best with gold accented bezel, hands and markers.
http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...new_6309_5.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/puma_ca...ize/srp775.jpg

Retail is about $450, but these have been selling online for about $375.

Nice review at Worn & Wound:
http://wornandwound.com/2016/01/20/s...77-775-review/

Somehow My friend must have read this thread. Sent me this gift.

Its really a nice piece. :thumbsup:


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Jerry.......Your friend is generous. What a wonderful gift.

I'm really liking the looks of this new offering ............

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gr...eid=c47fc82b44

Very elegant piece!

If you want to see $6500 depreciate buy this watch . Thats a lot for a seiko. In this price range there are better options such as : Omega, IWC, Breitling, pre owned Rolex

I was commenting on it's beauty (to me), regardless, no one pays msrp.

also, it's not just a Seiko, rather a Grand Seiko

Does Omega, IWC, Breitling not depreciate? :D Buy a gold Rolex of any kind including the Daytona and lose 50% when selling it. A watch is something you buy because it appeals to you, not because it is an investment.

actually Serge my Rolex GMT (Pepsi) that I bought 22 years ago is worth dbl what I paid for it back then.

Gold rolex models depreciate much more.

Does Seiko even make a gold version ( solid gold ) of any model and gold rolex,s don't depreciate 50% when selling them.

You can buy a used $30k Rolex Daytona for under $15k any day of the week.

really ?? show me Serge and it better be as good as my 10 year old Daytona !

I have NEVER see a gold Daytona (pre-owned) complete with all papers in the excellent condition I speak of sell for under 15k, so there are seven days in a week.....show me seven !

You guys are obviously neglecting to remain on the original topic. My thread is about the Grand Seiko, not about Omega, Breitling, or Rolex. Please feel free to start your own thread on the topic of your choice. Thank you.

Darn it Dan! This was just getting good.

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