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This is reference SBGK011 , a limited edition of 10 pieces created to celebrate the opening of the Grand Seiko Boutique in Paris in 2020 , at 7 Place Vendôme . It was the first boutique of the Japanese brand in continental Europe and its largest one in th...  

Best, Emmanuel

I am also a bit surprised that GS never had a boutique on the continent until 2020!

I read this information on Sjx: https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/06/grand-seiko-paris-vendome-limited-edition.html?amp=1 I like this edition too. But I wish the case was 37 mm… Best, Emmanuel

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I agree with everyone on the dial, very cool👍

And with only 2 x 10 pieces it’s really rare. Best, Emmanuel

You’ll never get tired of that dial!! Thanks for sharing!!

The difficult part is to find one with only 2 x 10 pieces! Best, Emmanuel

…in the SBGK017 “Nanbu Tekki” ...  

I covered this ref. here: Seiko: Two U S Grand Seikos

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It's an interesting design although I agree with yoir assessment. Going on looks alone, the case seems a bit large. The dial is very cool but a bit busy and nkt harmonious. Interesting but there are GS version that are better executed in my opinion.

I prefer my SLGW005, even if, as you say, this one is interesting... Best, Emmanuel

was compatible with a smaller case! Best, Emmanuel

I'm glad that the power-reserve indicator is visually balanced here by the small seconds display (unlike on many other GS references, where the sense of symmetry is thrown off by the PR).

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but totally agree.. the movement was a low point for me too.. nothing special about it. not clear from the pictures, but does it have better movement finishing than the usual man produced one.. if yes, I would have assumed they give it a new movement desi... 

It's the ordinary movement, unfortunately, and I don't like the text on the sapphire caseback either. Best, Emmanuel

But also like the small seconds hand, dial and extra strap references to the place it is meant to celebrate 👌🏻👏🏻👍🏻

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Had only seen official photos before.

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