Author Topic: Seiko 130'th Anniversary Exhibition at Mid Valley (Read 9750 times)

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.

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2011, 05:56:28 PM »

Thanks mate

Hope others can go a i am away

Scott C. · « **Reply #2 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

ivanswk · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2011, 08:54:42 PM »

any brothers can take some photo to satify my seiko hungeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrr

Dexter Morgan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2011, 10:12:12 PM »

Seiko Marinemaster 300m...................!!!!!!!!!!!
ADA?

kwh74 · « **Reply #5 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.

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2011, 06:23:26 AM »

Yes please take photo..i also want to see

ivanswk · « **Reply #7 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.

genec · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2011, 10:31:28 AM »

Looks like will have to pay MV a visit this weekend!

Gigi · « **Reply #9 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

ivanswk · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:50:50 PM »

finally try most of the seiko there, and try my Grail

my Grail dream been super crush, the gs sd diver

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

ivanswk · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2011, 06:57:15 PM »

chrisyen · « **Reply #12 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...

G.MAC · « **Reply #13 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?

David_cheong · « **Reply #14 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

G.MAC · « **Reply #15 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.

sshark · « **Reply #16 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.

jzen · « **Reply #17 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?

David_cheong · « **Reply #18 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

sshark · « **Reply #19 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

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