Seiko

I posted recently about succumbing to the new Grand Seiko reissue of the 44GS. The news of the release from Basel caught my attention. In photos, the sexy lines and amazing finish drew me in. Then KIH recently posted about it and its fantastic handwind mo...  

Congrats, CaliforniaJed! 61 caliber is fantastic - automatic hi-beat, essentially the same movement as the one chosen for 61GS VFA. Nice comparison and congratulations for putting them both in your collection box! Best, Ken

As much fun as I had taking the photos of the pair, I'm having more fun wearing them! Best, CaliforniaJed

The road is slippery and steep (downhill) and the journey begins with but two steps ... Cazalea ...  

That's a nice one, Mike. I'm unfamiliar, though. Tell me about it. Best, CaliforniaJed

An early 6106 automatic, no manual-wind (you must shake it) and it came with box and papers. Pull out crown to set time, push-in to switch day date wheels I\'d like to tell you more Not having opened it, I took this photo from a web search. It gives the t...  

. . . in my Seiko Sea Lion, which shares the same calendar layout of your Weekdater. Other than the gold finish, additional regulator markings, and other minor differences, they probably share the same base movement. ...  

Jed The GS line is my kind of watch. Precise and out of the beaten path. There is a vintage one on my radar but the owner is ... complex. I will keep trying. Cheers Nilo

You're quite diplomatic, Nilo!

Seller definition: He asks X. You agree. Then, after serious considerations, he asks X+1. Repeat until you say "complex" or something else that could be on a Tarantino's movie. Cheers, Nilo

That case design is quite special (not to mention the rest). Cheers, Tony C.

. . . but its father, too! My jealousy knows no bounds ;-) . . .

You're up two already...talk about being bitten by a bug :-) Congratulations are in store for finding a gem like that which still looks pristine despite its age. Richard

Both of your watches look great! I happen to be wearing a 44GS today, from 1968. Older brother says "hello" ...  

few weeks and have fallen for the grand Seiko 44GS style / case and its baby brother the king. Since then I have been trawling to find the right vintage model. I was outbid on a black dial with date, it was a stunner. Again, the vintage models are impress...