Seiko

I succumbed

May 08, 2017,03:11 AM

Dear friends, After helping a few of my fellow Purists brothers obtain this beautiful SBGW253, I finally succumbed. I'm thrilled, to say the least, even if I wasn't planning on buying another watch so soon. It is one thing seeing it in pictures and once in a store, but when seeing it in the metal again and again, all willpower is gone! When you don't plan on drinking, don't offer to buy the beer! ;-) No regrets, and I'm only hoping my fellow owners are enjoying theirs as much. This watch is a marvel that dances with light, and looks different in just about every lighting condition. The size and finally, a thinner GS, has made this one very compelling. Especially after all that unnecessary text on the dial is now gone!

It even looks good on my daughter's wrist!

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Truly beautiful!

By: KMII : May 8th, 2017-03:18

And it fits both you and your daughter excellently. I suppose you may well lose this one, like your prior GS found another owner in the family I now really need to go to the AD to see it live

Well, at least I have at least a few years still :-)

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-03:26

And she much prefers my GO PI over this one, so this one is safe for now

So you will do a Patek then...

By: KMII : May 8th, 2017-03:28

And take care of them for the next generation Very nice!

I can certainly understand why you were tempted with that one; it looks great on the wrist. Congratulations. Regards Kev. [nt]

By: kev09 : May 8th, 2017-03:43

It wears just as well

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-09:11

Have you had the opportunity to check it out in the metal yet?

Congratulations!

By: Luis6 : May 8th, 2017-03:57

You've proofed the saying: "Helping others is the foundation of our own happiness."

;-)

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-04:00

I'll credit you for "helping" the bunch of us. LOL!

Ok. I'm responsible. :P [nt]

By: Luis6 : May 8th, 2017-04:09

"After helping A FEW of my fellow PuristS brothers" - only a few? I think u under-declared bro... heheh... ;p [nt]

By: Dufourism : May 8th, 2017-04:24

LOL! I thought that term is only used for taxes!

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-08:52

Yeah, I think 3 would qualify as "few", no? ;-)

Nice one Richard!

By: sham1 : May 8th, 2017-04:41

Mega mall or Pavilion?!

Neither. A different one where GS is their flagship brand [nt]

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-05:59

Oh ok!

By: sham1 : May 8th, 2017-08:04

You just answered my question

Congrats Richard! Good karma for so capably enabling your bros ;-)

By: NT931 : May 8th, 2017-05:02

Looks great on your wrist man

Thanks! It fits like a glove!

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-07:54

...always happy to help too! ;-)

Huge congratulations Richard. You entered in the bigger and bigger GS family. Bravo!

By: Alkiro1 : May 8th, 2017-05:13

Best wishes Alkiro

The pull was too great ;-) [nt]

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-08:23

Cool. Enjoy!

By: Alkiro1 : May 8th, 2017-08:26

Best wishes Alkiro

Wanted to have a look at the beauty, none available at the Boutique. Was told will not be available until Nov. [nt]

By: KitKit : May 8th, 2017-05:30

You'll be hooked once you handle it ;-) [nt]

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-08:24

So maybe I should not walk straight into temptation but flee from it! Lol. [nt]

By: KitKit : May 8th, 2017-16:54

That would be wise...but you won't be happy! [nt]

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-19:12

To succumb to beauty is good

By: Ares501 - Mr Green : May 8th, 2017-06:23

Congrats Yours D

Thank you, my friend.

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-07:54

It is definitely a very beautifully made watch.

Lol I missed this post ! Congrats bro !

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : May 8th, 2017-08:09

looks like Thu I will wear our bro watch when we meet ! See you soon Cheers Robin

;-) You knew it was a matter of time [nt]

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-08:33

Indeed. Welcome to the dark side ....

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : May 8th, 2017-16:55

of the GS lol

congratulations for your Japanese

By: christianch : May 8th, 2017-14:23

Masterpiece !! wear it in good health!

Thank you! It definitely is a masterpiece

By: rnaden : May 8th, 2017-19:13

One of the few watches I enjoy looking at through a high magnification loupe!

Congratulations....

By: watercolors : May 9th, 2017-08:54

Richard. Wear it in good health and share some thoughts after same time on the wrist. Best Regards Edward

Certainly. So far, so good! [nt]

By: rnaden : May 9th, 2017-09:52

Me too

By: dcoffe01 : May 16th, 2017-15:26

It is hard to resist these Seiko re-issues. They do a great job. The value for the money is outstanding in my opinion. Dan ...

I have to agree on the value

By: rnaden : May 18th, 2017-07:56

I saw a write up on a blog (can't recall which one) that the 253 is the best time only steel watch available today. While there may be other views, I personally am very inclined to agree.

Congrats!

By: benlee338 : May 27th, 2017-07:12

Although I must be one of the rare few that doesn't understand what's the fuss about this watch ( and yes, I have "owned" it for a short while ) other than it's a re-issue of the classic first GS. Anyway, enjoy and wear it in good health.

;-)

By: rnaden : May 27th, 2017-08:11

One of those things you have to strap on and see in outdoor light to fully appreciate. I think it's probably because there is now less text on the dial, coupled with the amazing finishing of GS and the size to thickness ratio that's close to perfect.

Well...

By: benlee338 : May 27th, 2017-08:23

I did. Still dont get it. Hey, no matter. Different folks, different strokes. Congrats again!

Congrats on a great catch!

By: Greenwatch : June 10th, 2017-18:32

So sorry for the late post. I'm a big fan in this and I am happy to see many posts admiring this reissue model of Grand Seiko. This will be my first Grand Seiko! Please wear the watch in good health!