Seiko

Greetings everyone. Some of you may recall my post of my SBGX093 (Magnetic Resistant), which was a great watch. Although, the opportunity came recently for me to trade that beauty for something else that I have had my eye on... Enter the silver dialed ver...  

I saw one this week in the boutique and I was impressed. And I think we saw the lady making these dials when we were in Japan. Look HERE Cheers, Cazalea

Thank you for the kind words, Cazalea. Also, I greatly appreciate you sharing you amazing journey into the bowels of Seiko's amazing operation! As a side note, I decided to try the Self Dater on the included strap; very nice, dressy look, but I think I st...  

... although I wish the movement were mechanical, the design of this is sooooo good. Doesn't look "old" design at all. Congrats!!! Ken

Ken; thank you for the kind words. Yes, the design is classic and IMO, timeless - so much so, that yes, it would be very interesting if it included a mechanical movement. Although, I applaud GS's choice of using the 9f movement. The goal in 1964 was to cr... 

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it has a distinctive look. How does it feel to wind? Wear it in good health, Cazalea

Thank you for the kind words. This model actually uses the 9f movement; making it a super practical grab and go watch.

Have you ever found yourself confusing an automatic and manual watch? I borrowed a manual GS from a friend and after a two days it stopped running even though I wore it the whole time. Imagine my embarrassment when he asked "did you wind it?" But then lat...  

Ha ha; we have all been there. Imagine my confusion, years ago, when my dad gave me his old Elgin 105! A watch that's seconds hand moved like a mechanical, but it was powered by a battery. Love your SBGX039 by the way! [URL=] [/URL] ...  

After years of looking for the right 43999 - flawless dial, unfinished case, clean lion - I just got mine, and it's amazing. I'd expect the historical collection homage to be no less spectacular. ...  

The original is such a perfect design. Congrats and enjoy!