Jay (Eire)
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Vintage GS Love
Snapped some pictures as the sun goes down tonight of several vintage Grand Seiko. I’ve shared these before so I think many of you will be familiar with these watches.
This little collection would (should) have been larger at this point but my rule on these has always been to purchase in person in Japan. And you all know it’s not exactly easy to be in Japan as a visitor this last 15-16 months.
The 61GS always been the favourite for me and it was the first vintage GS I chased. And within that reference the 6156 Special (with the day and date, hardened steel case and faceted crystal) is my favourite of the bunch. So much I have two of them !
There are a couple of 56GS thrown in for good measure below too.
Some photos to share, the light is deteriorating so the quality is not great. But for those of you that are drawn to these this should give you your fill as they say.
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Vintage GS Love
Snapped some pictures as the sun goes down tonight of several vintage Grand Seiko. I’ve shared these before so I think many of you will be familiar with these watches. This little collection would (should) have been larger at this point but my rule on the...
Hello Jay! You got a wonderful collection!
I always remember seeing that faceted 6152 reference in the metal and it was striking indeed. All were beautiful but this one was my favorite too. I’m sure you enjoy these awesome watches so much. Thank you so much for sharing these shots I send you my be...
Thanks Abel.
Yes, you’ve seen three of these including one of the 6156 I mentioned. Amazing little watches in my eyes. Super cool and almost architectural cases, and the faceted crystals just continue that. I can never capture in a photo how great these are. Maybe tha...
Thank you for your answer Jay. You describe…
… so well these cases when you say “almost architectural “ ! It always amaze me viewing the design of GS cases with so many angles and bevels perfectly polished and the matching surfaces. Not easy to capture in shots but you well managed to share them her...
Thank you. The side profile gives you a good sense of these cases.
What I like most is that all of this is in a small diameter (~36mm). While the watches may be a little thick for that small size they wear very well.