Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Actually, no, I had no intention of buying another watch this year . . .
. . . but then, Grand Seiko doesn't make 'just another watch'.
Looking back on it, I think my unawareness of the Night Birch was the critical factor. Had I known about it, even if only thru online pics, I would've been prepared for the experience. Seeing it 'cold' overwhelmed my senses.
Word to the wise: information is preparation.
New Watch in the House
A naive watch collector wandered into a GS Boutique (no intention of buying) and wandered out with this … I said, "It happens to the best of us, Art. You will be very happy with it (or easily swap it to one of us).” Mike ...
In this case, mistaken identity: Art bought the watch
I’m not saying I never unintentionally bought a watch, I have. But not today.
You missed the action, Tony! Wish you there to see 'Mr Willpower' . . .
. . . fold like an accordion. Time from first sight to final decision was less than ten minutes. And most of those were spent figuring out financing angles. 🤑
Art, don't blame me on this one....
All I did was challenge you to an afternoon of pool!
How could I turn down your challenge? . . .
. . . my next bumper sticker will be "A bad day shooting pool beats a good day fishing." 🎱
If you knew how long it took to close the transaction?
And how many of us were needed for backup ? 😂 😂 😂
Next time, I'll bring a credit card . . .
. . . with a higher limit. 😃 Left the high limit cards at home for security reasons. "No way I'll be buying a watch," said I to myself. 🙄
I did that once, then ended up in European Watch Company in Boston
Big mistake -- Nice Watch, No 'big' Credit Card. Groan. They said "No problem"... and We worked out a finance deal like you got, I came home later, to find the Hunter Back White Gold Blancpain This watch started my BP spending spree... but it was sacrific...
No problem at all for the GS boutique. They took a substantial deposit . . .
. . . and will ship it Wednesday. Why Wednesday? Because I'll be home all day Friday . . . intercepting delivery won't be a problem. Why ship? NYC sales tax: 8.75%. Ventura County sales tax: 7.25%. ...
Congrats Art, it’s a cool one.
And that space downstairs at the Boutique was pretty sweet. Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist on Friday.
Oh, it's not a finance deal, Mike, it's a slightly delayed final . . .
. . . payment. I traveled with a single credit card that would've run over the limit had it been paid for entirely, so a hefty deposit was placed and the balance will be paid tomorrow when the boutique specialist returns. The manager wouldn't let his empl...
Wonderful piece!
Congratulations. Love the Evo9 collection. I have a Green Birch that I really enjoy.
Actually, no, I had no intention of buying another watch this year . . .
. . . but then, Grand Seiko doesn't make 'just another watch'. Looking back on it, I think my unawareness of the Night Birch was the critical factor. Had I known about it, even if only thru online pics, I would've been prepared for the experience. Seeing ...
Just to be clear, Moderator Art bought this watch and asked me to post it 😀 for him.
Art Must have been internet-challenged back there on the East Coast
Hello dear Mike! I was just one of the several witnesses of this…
… ceremony! And I can testify the watch is a true beauty with this wrist shot. Big Congrats dear Art! Enjoy this Beauty so much and in the best of good health!! Cheers!! Abel ...
Hello dear Salman! Yeas, I had the privilege of being there!
Hopefully next year we will repeat the pleasure and having you here too! Thank you! Cheers! Abel
Ha ha ha!! Thanks a lot my dear Salman!!
It was a dream for me too. May be next year you and me can make the dream come true! Best! Abel
Hello dear Jay! It was a pleasure to meet you again! And yes…
… the idea of repeating a NY meeting is here!! Hopefully it will be possible in 2027!! Raise my glass for that it will come true!!🙏🙏🥂🥂 Best cordial regards Abel
We should try to round up Tony A and Michael C for next year . . .
. . . and maybe, if The Purist Gods smile upon us, our Commander-in-Chief Bill. Julian, too, as well as the few who sent their regrets days prior.
Huge congratulations to Art!
I know how much he wanted a black dial GS and I’m glad he found one to his taste. This Night Birch SLGH017 looks great! Best, Emmanuel
Sadly, though, the Night Birch puts an end . . .
. . . to thoughts about getting a manual-winding High Beat with similarly dark dial. One . . . . . . is enough. 😌 ...
Sad indeed, but coherent and I’m sure the
night birch will give you all the pleasure you are looking for! Best, Emmanuel
Fantastic birch!
I have seen it in the flesh and it is wonderful. Understated but the opposite if blunt. Enjoy!
The odd part is I've never seen it in the metal before . . .
. . . even though I drop in occasionally at the Beverly Hills GS boutique. And even odder, I don't recall seeing it online before, either, although I probably have. The Manhattan boutique had recently received it and put it on display the day before Abel ...
It is said that some times the watches find us!
This may be the case! A very lucky coincidence!! Glad to be with you during this visit to the Boutique!! Cheers! Abel
you got a good story and a cool watch
Love the black dial .. the texture is more visible on the black.. so you did good seeing it in person. tomba
We were told it was the last Night Birch in the supply chain . . .
. . . and that it was ordered for a client who went with another GS instead. His loss, my gain. 😌
Great piece. Stunning.
Congrats to our dear Art, may he wear it in the best of health.