The Watch Thread - Part 11

[gaoxing84]

ps man didnt see u reply at all, how much u got it? convenient to pm me? thanks! dunno worth boh leh cause the older one got the wave dial, jin chio.

wave dial is acquired taste.
i also think wave dial jin chio

 

[deckcard]

Nice watch, mind sharing model and roughly price to expect?

this is "sea urchin" snzf15j with stock pepsi bezel,
- double sapphire dome
- ceramic batman bezel
- mercedes hands

ive paid more than 430 becos made in japan with warranty and with original parts. few days old, willing to let go 400 becos as mentioned i prefer slightly bigger watch but 41mm seems perfect to many

 

[TeenTitan01]

Have not been adding any watches for past few years already..

Sent from Arkham Asylum using GAGT

fist bump from a fellow orient mako I (pepsi) owner!

 

[mpcdude]

Look what came in the mail folks! Straight from Japan !!!









Man this piece is just gorgeous to stare at!!! Inspired by the perpetually snowy region of Shiojiri, Suwa Japan, where the GS studio is located, the aptly termed "Snowflake dial" is one of the best dials I've ever held and seen up close. The Japanese really love incorporating nature with art, which is highly evident with Grand Seikos.

Three things I really love about this piece: 1. The traditional blade polishing technique known as Zaratsu, gives this watch a mirror-like finish in the case, hands, and indices which are unlike any I've ever seen before. 2. The Snowflake dial. Duh. 3. The Seiko patented Spring Drive movement, which reunites the romance and intricacy of a mechanical movement with the accuracy of a quartz movement. This results in the striking blue second hand to glide marvelously and extremely smoothly around the dial.

Imo, a GS easily competes or even exceeds its Swiss counterparts of equivalent or higher price point. It shows the Japanese's pathological obsession with their craft and details. It perfectly embodies the Japanese culture and the attributes which they hold to the highest of regards: Passion, dedication, precision, efficiency and attention to detail.

Here's the kicker, the watch is not mine

P.S This piece was purchased from Omicronwatches.jp and I handled the emails and communication with the owner, Masahiro-San. He was extremely prompt with the replies and was very efficient and understanding. I highly recommend them. It took 3 days for it to arrive to SG.

 

[cichlid]

wotd

 

[TeenTitan01]

Lol didnt feel it eh.. its a good solid watch but just no connection..

wah, it's a cult man's watch with strong dial dna from the 1960s omega seamaster 300 leh... sayang man! better don't have seller's remorse, hor. not to say difficult to find, but prices are maintaining very well and creeping up as available supply is limited.

so, you managed to sell to any bro who's interested here?

 

[TeenTitan01]

Feeling the heat today...

And my survivors for 2016

Spoiler

wah, trimmed down a lot? you used to have quite a few more!

 

[cyrenic]

wah, trimmed down a lot? you used to have quite a few more!

Where did all the GS go, or this is just his hoot that he kept for 2016

 

[cyrenic]

Here's the kicker, the watch is not mine

I know, it must be cos you're holding a lucky draw for the bros here.

I want in!

 

[mpcdude]

I know, it must be cos you're holding a lucky draw for the bros here.

I want in!

It belongs to a family member of mine

 

[TeenTitan01]

Asked earlier but tio neglected, anyone familiar with omega seamaster with the blue wave dial and the newer ceramic one? TIA! Worth to hoot mah?

to me, there's only 1 omega seamaster that matters (apart from the iconic 1960s seamaster 300 and 1970s ploprof): the omega 2254.50 (along with its wave-dial, sword hands siblings, the electric blue & great white gmt.)

the skeleton hands "bond" seamaster & the co-axial seamasters may have their fans, but the omega 2254.50 is a cult man's watch for a/many reason(s).

my review of my 2254.50: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/f...hread-part-9-a-5265967-550.html#post101370464

 

[Turquoise!]

Batman inspired but i do feel the watch is a little small for my wrist so i may let go to get a slightly bigger one

Damn, this is one beautiful watch

 

[TeenTitan01]

couldn't find it on Singapore websites but its only 99 USD according to this website


http://www.longislandwatch.com/Citizen_NH8350_59L_Watch_p/nh8350-59l.htm

beautiful dial. it's equipped with the uber retro miyota 8200 movement with unidirectional rotor, that doesn't hack, but is windable - the same movement as my citizen ny2300-09L.

 

[TeenTitan01]

I thought Daniel Wellington LE

that rip-off brand is just nasty, NASTY!!!

 

[pwillie]

Back to the grind

 

[shorty07]

beautiful dial. it's equipped with the uber retro miyota 8200 movement with unidirectional rotor, that doesn't hack, but is windable - the same movement as my citizen ny2300-09L.

any thoughts of selling this piece?

 

[deckcard]

Damn, this is one beautiful watch

thanks, i think its great diver watch for non divers becos you hv to pay premium for the extra depth (on the bigger brothers) and watch gets heavier too. i was going to source for a more vintage look insert so i may continue with that project down the road. i need the ability to swap looks depending on my mood

 

[TeenTitan01]

Look what came in the mail folks! Straight from Japan !!!









Man this piece is just gorgeous to stare at!!! Inspired by the perpetually snowy region of Shiojiri, Suwa Japan, where the GS studio is located, the aptly termed "Snowflake dial" is one of the best dials I've ever held and seen up close. The Japanese really love incorporating nature with art, which is highly evident with Grand Seikos.

Three things I really love about this piece: 1. The traditional blade polishing technique known as Zaratsu, gives this watch a mirror-like finish in the case, hands, and indices which are unlike any I've ever seen before. 2. The Snowflake dial. Duh. 3. The Seiko patented Spring Drive movement, which reunites the romance and intricacy of a mechanical movement with the accuracy of a quartz movement. This results in the striking blue second hand to glide marvelously and extremely smoothly around the dial.

Imo, a GS easily competes or even exceeds its Swiss counterparts of equivalent or higher price point. It shows the Japanese's pathological obsession with their craft and details. It perfectly embodies the Japanese culture and the attributes which they hold to the highest of regards: Passion, dedication, precision, efficiency and attention to detail.

Here's the kicker, the watch is not mine

P.S This piece was purchased from Omicronwatches.jp and I handled the emails and communication with the owner, Masahiro-San. He was extremely prompt with the replies and was very efficient and understanding. I highly recommend them. It took 3 days for it to arrive to SG.

you know you need one too, don't you?!

impt Q: what's the damage, & got kena LEEgally robbed by Go Squeeze Them anot? or did seller send by EMS post and you siam gst?

 

[Golden_Fox]

Gst for that kind of watch can be used for buying many entry watches

 

[TeenTitan01]

Back to the grind

aha! i knew it! where got so simple one!

your jlc master ultra thin moonphase in super-chio dark blue is NOT in your box... which means... which means... THERE ARE MORE BOXES OF WATCH TREASURES HIDDEN IN YOUR HOUSE SOMEWHERE! don't deny lah!