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I was confident that the promise to myself of no more timepieces in 2015 was perfectly achievable and that I was safe and that 2016 will start with a new addition, pretty much imminently, so to speak - delivery date was set for the 5th of January. Somehow...  

and very nice "Initial D" set back there ! ...  

I needs it, I wants it, my precious! Do you know the reference? Thanks for letting me know about it and impressed with your set As for Initial D, long time ago...

I guess I was Jet-Lagged at the Seiko Museum and only saw the real thing, even though I took a photo of the model. Oh well, time to start looking again! Mike ...  

Do you remember what event the real one was made for? Too small on my mobile to tell from the display with the model. Also explains the countdown function...

The big friendly book retailer stocks them, may be fastest

And you're right the big friendly bookseller does have them I just searched another site and put in Yellow Seiko Clock. Just seen the price too - not gonna think about it & just get one That'll be the second Seiko inspired by here this year. Ref is: QHL06... 

Btw. What was the first forum inspired Seiko choice?

Hi Looked like they only had Yellow and the white one didn't come up in the suggestions. The first inspired one was the SARX029 Urushi Must have been a good decision as its not left my wrist since it arrived back in April. Cheers JML

But my daughter induced sleep deprivation has affected my short term memory Will make myself in the hunt for the white cousin!

Hi Well that took less than 30 minutes - from seeing it to buying one. Just need to wait for delivery. Cheers JML

Seems to be fast becoming the community clock

I bought mine with 60% discount

It costs less than parking for a day, so truly inconsequential. The joy in comparison is pretty high, though

Found one on a French website but out of stock

it was only after that I found out it was of limited quantities.

The beauty of the internet The white one for the office! Thanks for the hint, would probably never have found out otherwise...

Great pickup! I have one of these on the way, too. They seem to be getting tough to find; mine is coming from Germany and taking its good old time to get here. Ken

They are just such curiously appealing little things. Just an example that our hobby does not always need to cost the world Enjoy yours when it comes and wish you a great start to a happy 2016!

Thank you; Happy New year to you too! Fun clock for a Seiko fan! ...  

Glad you got it already, too! Just in time for 2016

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Against your almost atomic clock precision 9F82 movement in the SBGV009 (is it?)?

Not much can match the brilliant 9f!

Got it in my SBGX097, maximum deviation over 4 months of 0,2 seconds

I recently adjusted mine for the end of Daylight savings time and was amazed that it was spot on, over the prior 6 months!

And I am glad to have gotten a Quartz in this case. Plus they are tremendous value at the price, since you get all the GS finishing, too

Seems there are more and more with one. Do you know, which sports event the \'real\' big brother was made for? Wish you a happy 2016!

You see the "real" one very often on athleticism competitions all round the world. Here a picture of Usain Bolt with one of those score boards showing his new world record! ...  

Since we got our daughter I have not watched TV, so had no idea

I just purchased this on ebay after seeeing this lovely Seiko on this forum. How did you turn up the brightness? Also, does anyone know the part number for an AC adapter (instead of battery power) that will work in the USA? Thanks.

Apart from pressing the button on top, which lights up the display. Congratulations on the addition!