Seiko

Lanteanflux’s post inspired me to take a little group snot myself. 1 and 2 from the left are 56GS, 3, 4 and 5 are 61GS. #3 and 4 are the exact same watch (6156-8000, with faceted crystal). ...  

Obvious question, why did you get two of the same special? And thoughts on more colourful straps for these white dials?

I almost bought a third about 4 years ago. On straps, personally I like these watches on black straps. But as you can see I mixed it up a little. I think I would grab something green, orange or even yellow next; but with texture so alcantara or something ... 

you tell us more about Special and how distinguishes from others? Thanks.

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Love these Grand Seiko's. I have a 6156-8010, which is what the combination with the special+faceted glass+hss steel were called. The dial says 6156-8000, but in the brochure this was the 6156-8010. I love how this watch has high beat, hacking, day and da... 

The time keeping on the high beat movements is crazy good, apparently they haven’t even made a modern watch as accurate. I was very impressed. I also couldn’t believe how fast and smooth the quick set date was on my Jan 1967 5722. Nicer than any date chan...