Very nice combo, looks great. I happen to think GS bracelets are great - much better finished than Oyster, smooth and silky, a little flash. Sure, no adjustability, but that doesn’t seem...

Jun 07, 2020,15:42 PM
 

... to be a problem for PP or AP.  ;-)



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New shoes for the Spring Drive.

 
 By: Modernahab : June 5th, 2020-16:31
Burgundy shark skin by ABP - finally here after the folks at ABP toughed out the lockdown. ...  

Hot! I am in love with that dial. [nt]

 
 By: India Whiskey Charlie : June 5th, 2020-16:33

I like the strap!

 
 By: cazalea : June 5th, 2020-17:17
It looks fantastic. Nice choice. Cazalea

Thanks! I can get outright exasperated with the design and execution of GS (and Seiko) bracelets, and I've slapped a replacement band on every Seiko product I've owned.

 
 By: Modernahab : June 5th, 2020-17:29
I wish GS would either 1) lavish as much thought and effort upon their bracelets as they do on their dials and cases, or 2) fit their watches with straps of commensurate quality. (I haven't yet seen a Seiko/Grand Seiko-supplied strap that meets the standa... 

I dont mind the TT bracelet on my Snowflake but is my least favorite bracelet of the watches I own as it does not feel as solid [nt]

 
 By: D-TIME1 : June 5th, 2020-18:32
as my Omega bracelets... I am already thinking if what type of black strap to get for the Snowflake though! Your Spring Drive Dial looks killer on that strap..really makes that dial pop! Been wearing my Spring Drive for almost 4 weeks and the accuracy is ... 

Beautiful [nt]

 
 By: Cookies : June 5th, 2020-22:59

Really nice pairing with that strap!

 
 By: Moana43 : June 6th, 2020-06:08
The dial is truly a work of art -- a whisper of cherry blossoms. Just fantastic!

Burgundy leather goes a longway toward bringing out the color in the dial.

 
 By: Modernahab : June 6th, 2020-12:46
Depending on my mood, I'll use a dark wine-red cordovan burgundy python, burgundy ostrich leg, or red vegetable ”leather." ...  

My condolences - I forgot that the Four Seasons models were US-only. Interestingly, I'm not aware of any EU-only GS products.

 
 By: Modernahab : June 6th, 2020-12:07
Is that my ignorance or is it GS "dissing" (or afraid to compete in) the European market?

With the opening of the Grand Seiko boutique in Paris I’m sure we will see EU versions coming

 
 By: Maltie : June 7th, 2020-02:26
They released a stunning pair of Grand Seiko limited to 10 pieces for the opening of the boutique. Credit picture : FX Instagram ...  

You did well ! [nt]

 
 By: aperna : June 6th, 2020-06:48