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Wishing everyone a great day! Best, Emmanuel Grand Seiko Heritage Collection 45GS Recreation ref. SLGW005 ...  

A great GS in all its glory

Best, Emmanuel

Is the hands shape, they are a bit too pointy for my liking (while indices and hands are too fat on many of the new models).

The thing I wish was different is the dial texture: I think I would like a matte grainy texture even more than this satin-finished one.

Wanting a dial from model A, hands from model B, movement from model C...Sadly for most of us such level of customization is not possible but I have on multiple occasions considered buying two watches to make my own franken (starting with Panerai).

First one is exceptional to my eye, well done Emmanuel. 👏🏻

All you need is a 100 mm macro lens attached to your phone... Best, Emmanuel ...  

Now you’re tempting me. I must resist lol 😜

The only thing I would improve is the dial finish: matte and grainy instead of satin would be perfect. Best, Emmanuel

I've always preferred the "double signed" dials ('Seiko' and 'GS') to the 2018 rebrand.

Best, Emmanuel

And great photo! GS really knows how to execute the perfect, classic cases, among other watch components!

its the magic of Taro Tanaka's “grammar of design”! Best, Emmanuel

Best, Emmanuel

. . . and a manual wind version of the 60th Anniversary Railmaster I'd go crazy. 😵‍💫 I've tried it on at the LA GS Boutique, Emmanuel; it took no small amount of willpower to pass. A black dial would be irresistible. Best, Art

The opaline, almost satin-finished dial, can seem a bit bland, especially as opposed to a black dial. But I find this color and texture very faithful to the traditional Japanese aesthetic. I hope at least one of your two wishes will end up being fulfilled...