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Title: My grail watch ... finally in my hands.
Post by: danny on December 19, 2009, 10:37:51 AM
Some of you may be surprised that my grail watch is actually just a plain old Seiko. I've been looking around for this piece for a while. Finally found it in Bangkok. And it came with a good discount. Couldn't believe my luck.
Here it is the Master Shop Edition SGBM001. Thanks for looking:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4180669304_90ab5a4259.jpg)
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Post by: sshark on December 19, 2009, 10:40:30 AM
Congras. Looks like this Xmas u gonna be an exceptionally happy :)

Is it BNIB?
Title: Re: My grail watch ... finally in my hands.
Post by: danny on December 19, 2009, 10:46:08 AM
Congras. Looks like this Xmas u gonna be an exceptionally happy :)

Is it BNIB?
Thanks sshark. Got it brand new from the Trocadero booth at Siam Paragon.
 :Cheers:
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Post by: Scott C. on December 19, 2009, 11:51:58 AM
Hi Danny, Good looking one ;) Congrate ;)


 :Cheers:
scott
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Post by: takashi78 on December 19, 2009, 01:18:46 PM
Really good looking GS you got there!
Whats different with the master shop edition?
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Post by: sshark on December 19, 2009, 02:32:49 PM
Thanks for the info,Danny

I got followup questions if u fun mind :)

Does the shop u mention sell SD GS?
Do they sell cheaper than the Japanese internet seller?

/lim/
Title: Re: My grail watch ... finally in my hands.
Post by: danny on December 19, 2009, 06:36:18 PM
Hi Danny, Good looking one ;) Congrate ;)
Really good looking GS you got there!
Whats different with the master shop edition?
Thanks guys. As I understand it, in Japan the Master shop watches can only be found in selected Master Shop outlets.

Does the shop u mention sell SD GS?
Do they sell cheaper than the Japanese internet seller?
The booth also carry a few spring drive models.
After discount the price for the SBGM001 is indeed lower than that listed on SeiyaJapan.
 :Cheers:

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Post by: chrisyen on December 19, 2009, 07:14:45 PM
this is handsome..... congratulations!
Title: Re: My grail watch ... finally in my hands.
Post by: danny on December 19, 2009, 07:37:10 PM
this is handsome..... congratulations!
Thanks Chris.
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Post by: David_cheong on December 19, 2009, 09:20:55 PM
Danny - good for you, I understand what's a holy grail of a watch meant to an individual......

Say, how long have you been hunting for it...?
dc
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Post by: Fred on December 20, 2009, 07:10:36 AM
Congrats Danny. The GS you are having indeed worth the price. Finishing is great. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Alice on December 20, 2009, 08:02:49 AM
Hi Danny,

Looks good on your wrist and workmanship is very fine  :thumbsup: Congrat
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Post by: JPSP on December 20, 2009, 12:13:58 PM
Congrats Danny!! nice piece....
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Post by: ckng515 on December 20, 2009, 12:16:16 PM
Danny,
Thanks for letting me leave some finger prints on it..
yesterday was my second time handle the same watch..
Suddenly I was infected by Japanese virus.. ;D
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
It's a real piece of art.. :D
enjoy!
 :Cheers:
ck

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Post by: Fred on December 20, 2009, 12:37:46 PM
Danny,
Thanks for letting me leave some finger prints on it..
yesterday was my second time handle the same watch..
Suddenly I was infected by Japanese virus.. ;D
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
It's a real piece of art.. :D
enjoy!
 :Cheers:
ck


ck, we should have hijacked it yesterday... :Laughing_on_floor:
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Post by: ck77 on December 20, 2009, 01:30:49 PM
Danny,

Thanks for showing to us yesterday, a real elegant watch  :thumbsup:
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Post by: mrYong on December 20, 2009, 05:19:30 PM
Danny,
Thanks for letting me leave some finger prints on it..
yesterday was my second time handle the same watch..
Suddenly I was infected by Japanese virus.. ;D
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
It's a real piece of art.. :D
enjoy!
 :Cheers:
ck



poor you ck, this japanese virus is not way to be cured.  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Post by: johnjoux on December 20, 2009, 08:49:12 PM
The glass seems crystal clear. Nice watch  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Alvin-8880 on December 20, 2009, 11:00:24 PM
Look great on u, Danny !

How come no one invited me for GTG yesterday? >:(

I also want to lease my finger prints on it.
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Post by: danny on December 21, 2009, 05:49:08 AM
Hi Alice, CKNg515, CK77, David, Fred, James,  johnjoux,
Thanks for the kind words.

Say, how long have you been hunting for it...?
Hi David,
I had been yearning for this piece ever since I saw one on my Japanese colleagues wrist about 2 years ago. I was infected badly at that time.

Suddenly I was infected by Japanese virus.. ;D
Like mr Yong said, don't think there's a cure for the GS virus. Serial acquisition can only alleviate the yearning but it will stay with you for life.  :D

Look great on u, Danny !

How come no one invited me for GTG yesterday? >:(

I also want to lease my finger prints on it.
Thanks Alvin,
The mini GTG was actually in Penang. I made a short trip there and was lucky enough to have met up with Fred, CKNg515 and CK77.
 :Cheers:
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Post by: ex001 on December 21, 2009, 09:33:34 AM
Some of you may be surprised that my grail watch is actually just a plain old Seiko. I've been looking around for this piece for a while. Finally found it in Bangkok. And it came with a good discount. Couldn't believe my luck.
Here it is the Master Shop Edition SGBM001. Thanks for looking:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4180669304_90ab5a4259.jpg)


WOW!!!!  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o
elegant & sporty... hows the finishing, accuracy, bracelet??
cant wait for the poisonous review...
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Post by: sshark on December 21, 2009, 03:02:31 PM
yea.. i second tat. Can't wait to catch up with the GS ... hmm ahh..umph.. i mean u, danny :)
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Post by: danny on December 21, 2009, 03:48:55 PM
WOW!!!!  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o
elegant & sporty... hows the finishing, accuracy, bracelet??
cant wait for the poisonous review...
Hi ex001,
Better not wait for my review. Here's a very good review of the SBGM001 from a HK collector (http://www28.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=2629027&page=1#pid49187912).
Also here's another resource which allows a peek into the heart of the watch (http://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-3298671/ti-538856/s--12/).
Enjoy.
 :Cheers:
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Post by: Muachee on December 21, 2009, 07:39:38 PM
when can myself and Alvin laid some finger prints on it.. hahaha..  :Cheers: Congratulations!!!
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Post by: ex001 on December 22, 2009, 11:03:35 AM
WOW!!!!  :o  :o  :o  :o  :o
elegant & sporty... hows the finishing, accuracy, bracelet??
cant wait for the poisonous review...
Hi ex001,
Better not wait for my review. Here's a very good review of the SBGM001 from a HK collector (http://www28.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=2629027&page=1#pid49187912).
Also here's another resource which allows a peek into the heart of the watch (http://home.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-17/pi-3298671/ti-538856/s--12/).
Enjoy.
 :Cheers:

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/chiukh2007/Grand%20Seiko/GSVsRolex.jpg)

look nicer than explorer II imho... especially the hands, hour mark, bigger crown & ar coated sapphire...  :Praying: now i want 1 too
how much cheaper, compare to seiya?

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Post by: chrisyen on December 23, 2009, 07:06:56 AM
i agreed gs look better than explorer ii
1. better polish... more dressy n bling
2. bigger dial smaller bezel... easier to read
3. dial marker is well polished.. it bling at most angle
4. better finished/polished hands
5. cleaner dial
6. well finished date window...