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Title: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: kwh74 on June 15, 2011, 04:38:07 PM
Just went to MV with my family for shopping.  There are 2 booths in the event whereby one booth for the local Seiko fans (run by America Watch) and other for the elite Seiko (run by Thong Sia themself).  What surprise me is not the Seiko exhibition at the MV center court but what Thong Sia had brought in.  Yes is what we all are looking forward to see in M'sia the launch of Grand Seiko's and Ananta's.

What they have brought in just a small collection of GS and Ananta.  The highlight is the GS highbeat (36000) about RM19500/- and the Ananta Spring Drive Moonphase RM13950/-.  There is a limited edition of Ananta Spring Drive Chronograph which is specially allocated for this event.  As to one of the sales person that attend to me is from Hong Kong (i think the local is not good enough to sell the GS and Ananta yet).

I have try a few GS and the Ananta SD MP but my favourite still the GS SBGR053.  Thong Sia still has not plan to appoint new retailers for GS and Ananta in M'sia except for the current outlet in Sunway (Moments).

The event starts today and ending this coming Sunday. 
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: Sid Vicious on June 15, 2011, 05:56:28 PM
Thanks mate

Hope others can go a i am away :(
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: Scott C. on June 15, 2011, 08:39:10 PM
Yeah, Danny just told me (us) just now in the GTG... hope can spare some time to there this weekend ;)
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: ivanswk on June 15, 2011, 08:54:42 PM
any brothers can take some photo to satify my seiko hungeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr :Praying: :Praying: :Praying:
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: Dexter Morgan on June 15, 2011, 10:12:12 PM
Seiko Marinemaster 300m...................!!!!!!!!!!!
ADA???? :Startled: :Startled: :Startled:
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: kwh74 on June 16, 2011, 06:16:40 AM
No Seiko Marinemaster 300M but if i not mistaken i saw a GS Spring Drive Divers Titanium.
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: Sid Vicious on June 16, 2011, 06:23:26 AM
Yes please take photo..i also want to see :)
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: ivanswk on June 16, 2011, 09:40:12 AM
Quote from: kwh74 on June 16, 2011, 06:16:40 AM
No Seiko Marinemaster 300M but if i not mistaken i saw a GS Spring Drive Divers Titanium.

wow what the price, GS titianium spring diver i guess min RM 21 k plus since RRP usd 7 plus.
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: genec on June 16, 2011, 10:31:28 AM
Looks like will have to pay MV a visit this weekend!
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: Gigi on June 16, 2011, 10:52:44 AM
i am sure thee gs will be marked up like crazy. Don believe, go the shop in Sunway piramid and see the price. I was  :o
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: ivanswk on June 17, 2011, 06:50:50 PM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/ivanswk/0b46b01d.jpg)

finally try most of the seiko there, and try my Grail
 :Blue: my Grail dream been super crush, the gs sd diver  :Scolding:
read in WUS it wack so many watch especially my other grail the dssd

my grail list amended back to sbdx011, mm sd 600m, dssd
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: ivanswk on June 17, 2011, 06:57:15 PM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/ivanswk/3541fb49.jpg)
 :shocked1:

(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b41/ivanswk/b16c2fbc.jpg)
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: chrisyen on June 18, 2011, 07:02:49 PM
 no seiko prospex

just seiko ananta, grand seiko n seiko premier

the gs spring drive gmt is lovely... The gs auto hi beat blue second hand is stunning... Yeap, most attractive is the auto gmt cream dial...

 
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: G.MAC on June 18, 2011, 08:48:19 PM
Quote from: ivanswk on June 17, 2011, 06:50:50 PM

read in WUS it wack so many watch especially my other grail the dssd


I really love the GMT Springdrive and it is my target but prices seem a bit steep. Are they any chances of discounts or is the price fixed? Also curious, in what way does the gs sd diver wack the dssd? movement? build quality? design?
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: David_cheong on June 18, 2011, 09:08:35 PM
A simple GS SBGR05131 @ rn13500 would be nice. I like that. A 100% mechanical piece.

IMHO, could this piece subsitute a rolex date?

Anyone here could elaborate more on spring drive - that use capacitor? no?

BTW, Thong Sia has invited dealer for some coming soft opening. Anyone got details?


dc
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: G.MAC on June 18, 2011, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: David_cheong on June 18, 2011, 09:08:35 PM
A simple GS SBGR05131 @ rn13500 would be nice. I like that. A 100% mechanical piece.

IMHO, could this piece subsitute a rolex date?


I dont think it can substitute. However, it can definitely complement one.
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: sshark on June 19, 2011, 12:46:16 PM
watch function and build quality can be substituted but you can never displace the brand. Rolex has a very strong branding. Even if the company is gone, the brand will stay.
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: jzen on June 20, 2011, 05:31:06 PM
Quote from: David_cheong on June 18, 2011, 09:08:35 PM
A simple GS SBGR05131 @ rn13500 would be nice. I like that. A 100% mechanical piece.

IMHO, could this piece subsitute a rolex date?

Anyone here could elaborate more on spring drive - that use capacitor? no?

BTW, Thong Sia has invited dealer for some coming soft opening. Anyone got details?


dc


You may want to read this.
http://www.thepurists.net/Patrons/Members/johnd/jackfreedman/article.html


Btw anyone know the price of the GS SBGA011-titanium with spring drive model? Whats the retail price in msia?
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: David_cheong on June 20, 2011, 08:26:29 PM
jzen

A well informative piece. Thank you for sharing.

My conclusion Spring Drive
1) Seiko Japan has not specify the interval period for service
2) It still uses the IC and the generator (capacitor) in the system.
3) Although there is no battery change requirement, the quartz parts did not actually last longer than the normal quartz watch
4) No mention of shock absorber / anti shock??. Once you drop the watch, serious consequence will occurs
5) Its is not a 100% mechanical watch..IMHO
6) The watch need to send back to Japan for any repair and / or service.

my 2 cents
dc
Title: Re: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley
Post by: sshark on June 20, 2011, 09:07:54 PM
Quote from: jzen on June 20, 2011, 05:31:06 PM


Btw anyone know the price of the GS SBGA011-titanium with spring drive model? Whats the retail price in msia?

Retailing @ RM21k or 19k