Fair enough and thank you for the kind gesture...

Sometimes it’s not good enough to leave into one’s imagination a watch discussion without showing some pictures. As they say, “picture speaks a thousand words.” I’ll also add that “it can influence people for decision to a certain degree.

Very true in my case. I wasn’t too sure initially about keeping the Seiko SLA017J and did ask for opinion from this forum some months back. The civil discourse of the said watch coupled with some great images made me realized that it is indeed a watch to keep. And eventually I did keep the watch.

Another case is the first spring drive watch made specifically for the US market, in particular the stainless steel SBGA387g. Thanks to Cazalea’s picture I was intrigued by the color, case and hour marker design of said timepiece. In fact, I even commented that I would opt for the more tested snowflake dial. But the “icy blue” dial picture of the 387 posted in this form keeps on resonating in my mind. Eventually I got the chance to see it in person at the boutique and was smitten by it. It didn’t help that the case is the famed Grand Seiko style 44GS with the unique Kirazuri “sparkling painting” dial.

Enjoy this wrist pic.

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By: cazalea : October 30th, 2018-13:15

Hello Gents, Occasionally we have great posts in the Seiko forum with no images. That's not a problem, and I understand why it happens. Especially if you are posting on the run. An example was the question about the best position to leave a 9S86 movement ...

cazalea my friend, how did you know we needed some nourishment after taking us on such a long trip with you :) great photos and looks like an amazing time :) [nt]

By: Rogi : October 30th, 2018-14:21

The Bullet Train and the food look great fun. [nt]

By: Cpt Scarlet : October 30th, 2018-14:21

With the fear of reprisal from posting a blanket statement: all Japanese food (in Japan) is good, I love Japanese food (in Japan)!

By: Jay (Eire) : October 30th, 2018-18:11

Fact based evidence (just in case): I eat many times a day. I have eaten many cuisines in many countries. I have travelled to Japan more than 20 times. Many years of research, and an inordinate amount of dollars invested, has led me to the conclusion that...

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