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It really depends what is the idea of grow...
Mar 22, 2020,17:04 PM
they had in the past did splendidly well, even without the international market. Seiko is a small entity in a huge corporation, iirc. If they remain the same spirit when it started, their future will definitely be amazing, They do not need all the boutiques all around the world and equipped then with staffs that try to sell the watches like they are another swiss brand. In short, the experience of getting a Seiko watch is not the same anymore. IMO, They were once a hidden cult and now they become a brand. Are they still good? Yes but no longer that special. Right now, they are aiming to be the new Omega. Nothing wrong but no longer exciting.
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They look like the Seiko 130th anniversary
By: cazalea : March 5th, 2020-20:04
The one I bought on my 60th birthday. But this is SS case, solid case back, different color dial, same movement, and almost a decade ago. What can you do? Cazalea ...
Yep, this is getting repetitive
By: Blourenco : March 7th, 2020-13:35
3rd time in a few years and it’s not limited. Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan and own a an example of the first re-edition, but this just seems kinda lame pushing on the same old strings from GS in terms of concept, even though the execution still good. An...
Am I correct that SBGW 251
By: CL : March 22nd, 2020-15:49
and SGBW257 are both identical platinum watch except that the 1) latter is not a limited edition, 2) has sapphire crystal back and 3) more expensive? Current Seiko is no longer the same as the old Seiko. It is a pity. Still, they make great watches due to...
You have described the features correctly
By: cazalea : March 22nd, 2020-16:12
How we view the company is a matter of opinion. If they have “sold their soul” we will eventually know... or maybe we are getting hints of it now. But they can’t grow based on our purchases- you and I don’t buy enough watches (even though we’ve tried). Ca...
It really depends what is the idea of grow...
By: CL : March 22nd, 2020-17:04
they had in the past did splendidly well, even without the international market. Seiko is a small entity in a huge corporation, iirc. If they remain the same spirit when it started, their future will definitely be amazing, They do not need all the boutiqu...
Yes, I think you just nailed it.
By: CL : March 22nd, 2020-19:47
When they stop believing themselves as Seiko and think Grand Seiko is the brand the world adores. Maybe true but it starts to lose the allure and the mystery. Still, I am still very proud of my Grand Seiko
Esp on those rice beads bracelet..
By: Echi : March 22nd, 2020-19:53
I could kick myself for not buying the old GMT ivory dial a few years ago in Kyoto.. along with a SBGW031 that surfaced locally but didn't give too much thought at the time thinking Seiko-G/S would always be around. I got a bit sad when they decided to go...
I’m happy that I got into GS
By: cazalea : March 22nd, 2020-20:48
Just because I’ve got to meet (virtually) great watch collectors like you guys. Cazalea