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Here are some parting shots (for the year, not parting with the watches as such) of my two Grand Seiko watches, the SBGH035 and the SBGX097. Much joy they brought me and something tells me this will continue for a long time. Let's see if 2016 brings more ...  

Great shots and I am glad you are enjoying your GS watches ! Cheers Robin

Both were somewhat unexpected (at least for 2015) but I have not regretted either for a second! I can only recommend you give them a try - and the rest will take care of itself Not sure who the GS Vlad is (Mike, Ken, Art?) but there will be many willing t... 

A Snowflake would be nice, or maybe one of the SBGC Springdrive chronos... Preferably in titanium Any SD recommendations?

I like SBGC005, htmlSBGC007, SBGC013, and I think the blue dial 013 would complement your current two GSs well.

Remember writing about it here as having a dial like finely crumpled paper Mike helpfully pointed me in the right direction The chronos are almost impossible to find locally - will have to try the Seiko Boutique when next in Frankfurt, or hope for a Japan... 

The Seiko "Vlad" is an interesting title. I'm not sure I'll sign up for that one! But I have had a dozen spring drives which should put me in the top 10 lunatics in the world. First one is still in the Catalog - SBGA001 - a simple champagne/chameleon dial...  

But those Credors you have are simply amazing Now finding one of those in Europe is pretty much the definition of impossible. So Japan beckons... Not quite sure I am brave enough for the Galante yet but then again I am unlikely to pull the trigger before ... 

But one day I shall have a Credor Not sure I will ever stretch to an Eichi II but there are plenty of them that will make me very happy at a slightly more palatable cost

In practice I know my limits

Yes, I believe you could call me a Grand Seiko & Credor ambassador. ambassador (noun) DEFINITION 1. an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country -- "the French ambassador to Portugal" SYNONYMS: envoy, emissa...  

And certainly not the Rambler one... Now that I read your post, sensei would also be appropriate, no?

Very pleasing to the eyes and I am so glad that GS is so liked on the other side of the globe! Happy new year, my friend! Ken

It is certainly liked, although without friends and ambassadors like you and Mike (and many others here) that liking could well have stayed platonic only. And enjoying them for real is so much more satisfying than doing so only virtually Once again thanks... 

Both with very captivating dials as well. The hi beat is especially attractive, and as you\'ve mentioned, the polish of the hands and indices and the wavy pattern makes light dance. Elegance and beauty at their best!

Of the SBGH035 is the relative thickness - 13mm in a 38mm watch. It\'s not a deal breaker but something to be aware off. I was warned by helpful \'ambassadors\' of this point but still pulled the trigger and did not regret it. Almost impossible for me to ... 

And I wish for 2016 to be even better for us GSGs! At Least you are starting the new year in good standing with your Special Special SBGH035 S

Yes, 2015 has been great, both on the Seiko and non-Seiko fronts Let\'s see what 2016 brings - wish you a horologically as well as otherwise great year, and may the grail find you

A very blessed and joyous 2016! May the new year herald the arrival of more new GSes!! :p Best regards, clem

Wishing the same back, with GSs of all sorts finding their ways into our collections and with health, happiness, prosperity and horological contentment in 2016 and beyond!