KMII
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Huge congratulations πππ
While I might not have the wrist to pull it off (says the man who just posted a shot of his 51mm Izul π) it does look excellent on you! The case shape is super intriguing and I love the small details like the paw prints on the inside of the strap.
How does the thickness affect the wearing comfort? And last but not least - what is the significance of Tokyo Lion? π¦
NW[GS]A β¦ the βTokyo Lionβ Tentagraph (Another unusual specimen)
I had my fair share of misgivings about this most unconventional of GSs when I first saw press photos of it a few months ago (as I suspect did a good many others), but once lured into its danger-laden lair (that would be the nearby AD, with full GS select...
Huge congratulations πππ
While I might not have the wrist to pull it off (says the man who just posted a shot of his 51mm Izul π) it does look excellent on you! The case shape is super intriguing and I love the small details like the paw prints on the inside of the strap. How doe...
Thanks so much for you kind thoughts, KMII πππ
The watch feels snug and comfortable on the wrist, but its height certainly isn't conducive to fitting under cuff sleeves and I expect that it will inevitably invite future clashes with door frames and the like! The Lion logo outside of the savannah, let ...
Thanks for the explanation πππ»ππ»
So in essence the regular GS Lion in other words π At first thought it was a sports franchise or something ππ»π€·π»ββοΈ
There is in fact a pro baseball team in Japan called the Lions, but they're located in another prefecture...
so I suppose "Tokyo" is a reference to Seiko's HQ in the city.
Thanks KMII, I certainly will ππ
You've reminded me to pull out my IZULs, too, for equal fun. All the best, hope you're having a great week !
Well.... a collection of... TWO pieces! ππ
Small, but very treasured by yours truly : ]
The white, non-rotating one : )
For some reason, the black rotating version didn't sing to me.
Have never had the opportunity to see the black rotating one, unfortunately π€·π»ββοΈ
Do you by any chance have pictures to share? π€π»
This watch has intrigued me ever since I saw it in the metal
Complex and bold, leaves and itch to go back and revisit. Congratulations, enjoy it to the fullest
Thank you, htinoco, it's intriguing indeed ! πππ
I'm glad you were able to try it on in the metal !
Iβm glad to read a review
I havenβt heard anything about it other than βitβs so thickβ. To me, it itβs the spiritual descendant of the Seiko Galante series of watches, also Spring Drive powered. And Yes, I did buy this watch and wear it (for awhile), circa 2008. Cheers, Cazalea ...
Thank you for looking and for the Galante thoughts, cazalea : )
The TLT is undoubtedly thick enough to be off-putting to some, but as a long-time MR-G fan, I'm used to it The Galante line was very cool, as it pushed a lot of design boundaries. In that way, definitely a spiritual ancestor!
Big congrats! This one has intrigued me as wellβ¦
But I donβt have any watches with these dimensions. Itβs on my list to see in person though.
Much appreciated, takman :) :)
I have to admit, the first words out of my mouth when trying it on were, "man, it's big." ππ Hope you like it when you try it, like I did!
Congratulations on this acquisition !
This is such a strong and unique design. Even if it isnβt the kind of watches Iβm personally attracted to, I definitely understand the appeal. Wear it in the best of health. Life must feel like a great adventure with such a timepiece on the wrist ! Best, ...
Thank you so much for the kind and tactful words, Emmanuel ! π
The TLT does make life more fun in the concrete jungle that is Tokyo π Wishing you a wonderful week ahead : ) !
Love it. Brutal watch. If they shrink the dimensions a bit and remove the date
I would seriously consider it. Big fan of the brown tones.
Thank you, I appreciate that Chet ! π
My first watch with brown dial and I'm loving it! : ]
That really is a very interesting Grand Seiko and has a huge wrist presence.
It may be just me and I mean no offence but it sort of reminds me of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept watches. wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc
Thanks Marc, a keen observation... no offense taken of course! π
I can see the resemblance as well, but I believe that the TLT's design can be seen as an evolution (a buffed version) of the earlier (non-Tentagraph) GS Tokyo Lion models which, for some reason, did not appeal to me.
Thank you nasseriq ! π I appreciate for referring to my horological pug on the wrist as beautiful : ] : ]
I understand that it is quite a monster (and a monstrosity to some!) !
Thanks, M4, I'm glad that you are also intrigued ! : ]
The dial has great depth and the concave, cupped sub-dials are a cool touch.
Some observations on the 9SC5 movementβs chrono mechanism and date...
The vertical clutch actuates cleanly and pleasantly without stutter and returns the chrono hand crisply. When the watch is viewed from the side, one can see that GS cleverly found a way to ensure that the pushers and the crown are not staggered, but on th...
Fantastic Acquisition!!!
That watch is just loaded with character. I suspect youβll never get tired of wearing it. Love the lions crest on the rotor. Thanks for sharing and wear it in good health!!
Thank you for looking and liking, sludgriff, loads of character it has! π
I love the little engraved lion as well! : ]
Much appreciated, mdg! π
I'm pretty puny-wristed myself, but I couldn't let that stop the fun! : ]