Comments on: Grand Seiko Approximately http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/ Japanese Watch Enthusiasts Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:29:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3616 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:18:20 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3616 Hi Dr. Robert, I'm glad you like your new Seiko. Not surprised to hear you got good service from SeiyaJapan, as Seiya-san has always given me top service... Anyway, enjoy your new watch! Regards, Bryan Hi Dr. Robert,

I’m glad you like your new Seiko. Not surprised to hear you got good service from SeiyaJapan, as Seiya-san has always given me top service… Anyway, enjoy your new watch!

Regards,

Bryan

]]> by: Dr. Robert http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3610 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:54:47 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3610 Hi Bryan, I got my Seiko SBQK081 black dial from Sieya-san. Great watch, very good service got it quite fast considering I got it through a Japanese market source! I am quite taken w/ this watch, got it, ran to my watch guy & had him take only 1 link out, I like my metal bracelets a little loose. I see what everyone says about the physique w/ the Japanese market! I'll wear it and get used to it, feels good, there's a little adjustment I can do on clasp if I want it looser, for now ok.I think the quality of the SS bracelet is very good, feels very solid and plush for price, it looks good, I thought before I tried it on, if it's too tight this would look good on a more casual pilot type strap, like a Hirsch. I have two Rolex Explorer II's from 1973 & 1974 that I got new and thoses bracelets feel lighter and rattle more! I was "lusting" after a Explorer 1, but even pre-owned they were very steep$$$$$ wise! I got a kid going off to college in 2009! The Japan market Seikos, Citizens, and Orients are beautiful, a lot have been inspired by the classic Swiss looks. If I put this on a Black leather starp it has the look of the Mark XVI IWC pilot watch! Great value,aesthetically pleasing looks, not to mention bulletproof (I have 2 other Seikos) Now I am saving up for that SNX427 military watch and the SARB015 Alpinist w/ black dial. regards, Dr. Robert Hi Bryan, I got my Seiko SBQK081 black dial from Sieya-san. Great watch, very good service got it quite fast considering I got it through a Japanese market source! I am quite taken w/ this watch, got it, ran to my watch guy & had him take only 1 link out, I like my metal bracelets a little loose. I see what everyone says about the physique w/ the Japanese market! I’ll wear it and get used to it, feels good, there’s a little adjustment I can do on clasp if I want it looser, for now ok.I think the quality of the SS bracelet is very good, feels very solid and plush for price, it looks good, I thought before I tried it on, if it’s too tight this would look good on a more casual pilot type strap, like a Hirsch. I have two Rolex Explorer II’s from 1973 & 1974 that I got new and thoses bracelets feel lighter and rattle more! I was “lusting” after a Explorer 1, but even pre-owned they were very steep$$$$$ wise! I got a kid going off to college in 2009! The Japan market Seikos, Citizens, and Orients are beautiful, a lot have been inspired by the classic Swiss looks. If I put this on a Black leather starp it has the look of the Mark XVI IWC pilot watch! Great value,aesthetically pleasing looks, not to mention bulletproof (I have 2 other Seikos) Now I am saving up for that SNX427 military watch and the SARB015 Alpinist w/ black dial.
regards, Dr. Robert

]]> by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3576 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:13:13 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3576 Hi Dr. Robert, I believe you'll have a positive experience buying from Seiya-san. Enjoy your new watch, and wear it in the best of health. Regards, Bryan Hi Dr. Robert,

I believe you’ll have a positive experience buying from Seiya-san. Enjoy your new watch, and wear it in the best of health.

Regards,

Bryan

]]> by: Dr. Robert http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3572 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:55:14 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-3572 Hi Bryan, I was made aware of the cool Japan only watches thru this site and another recently (joined both!)I like GMT-9 best!. I took the plunge and bought a watch thru an offshore e-retailer...1st time! The watch you wrote about Seiko SBQK081, the military/"Explorer 1" look. Went thru Seiya Japan, hopefully it'll get here ok, heard a lot of good things about him, It's be pretty easy buying online from a foreign source! Hi Bryan, I was made aware of the cool Japan only watches thru this site and another recently (joined both!)I like GMT-9 best!. I took the plunge and bought a watch thru an offshore e-retailer…1st time! The watch you wrote about Seiko SBQK081, the military/”Explorer 1″ look. Went thru Seiya Japan, hopefully it’ll get here ok, heard a lot of good things about him, It’s be pretty easy buying online from a foreign source!

]]> by: ThomasH http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-694 Sun, 27 May 2007 00:18:12 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-694 Okay, I just re-measured my SBQK081, across the back without the crown, and I'm sticking with 38 mm! :-D It might be 37.8 mm but that's close enough for me! - Thomas Okay,

I just re-measured my SBQK081, across the back without the crown, and I’m sticking with 38 mm! :-D It might be 37.8 mm but that’s close enough for me!

- Thomas

]]> by: ThomasH http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-679 Sat, 26 May 2007 01:09:37 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-679 Ooops, I just noticed that Seiya said it was approximately 37mm, and I must admit I was using the plastic ruler by the phone to measure mine, so perhaps it is slightly smaller than 38mm. Sorry if I was inaccurate, Moe! I'll double check when I get a chance. - Thomas Ooops, I just noticed that Seiya said it was approximately 37mm, and I must admit I was using the plastic ruler by the phone to measure mine, so perhaps it is slightly smaller than 38mm. Sorry if I was inaccurate, Moe! I’ll double check when I get a chance.

- Thomas

]]> by: ThomasH http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-678 Sat, 26 May 2007 01:05:25 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-678 Hi Moe, I bought the SBQK081 and it's 38mm without the crown. I did an unveiling on the forums Bryan linked to with lots of pictures and my opinions about it. Gosh, I guess I could link to the review: <a href="http://www.larrybiggs.net/scwf/index.php?mod=103&action=0&id=1179592974" rel="nofollow"> Seiko SBQK081 Unveiling</a> I hope that helps. (Thanks again, Bryan!) - Thomas Hi Moe,

I bought the SBQK081 and it’s 38mm without the crown. I did an unveiling on the forums Bryan linked to with lots of pictures and my opinions about it. Gosh, I guess I could link to the review: Seiko SBQK081 Unveiling

I hope that helps. (Thanks again, Bryan!)

- Thomas

]]> by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-674 Fri, 25 May 2007 13:30:18 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-674 Hi Moe, The watch isn't listed in Seiko Japan's 2004, 2005, or 2006 catalogs, so it really is a hidden treasure! But that also means there isn't much information out there on it. According to Seiya, it measures approximately 37 mm across without crown. (Grand Seiko model SBGX005 is listed as 36.5 mm.) I know a few GMT+9 readers mentioned ordering one. You might ask this question on forums like the <a href="http://www.network54.com/Forum/78440/" rel="nofollow"><u>Seiko/Citizen Watch Forum</u></a>, or <a href="http://www.pmwf.com/cgi-bin/Forum/webbbs_config.cgi" rel="nofollow"><u>Poor Man's Watch Forum</u></a>, and see if any owners can confirm the size. Good luck! Bryan Hi Moe,

The watch isn’t listed in Seiko Japan’s 2004, 2005, or 2006 catalogs, so it really is a hidden treasure! But that also means there isn’t much information out there on it. According to Seiya, it measures approximately 37 mm across without crown. (Grand Seiko model SBGX005 is listed as 36.5 mm.)

I know a few GMT+9 readers mentioned ordering one. You might ask this question on forums like the Seiko/Citizen Watch Forum, or Poor Man’s Watch Forum, and see if any owners can confirm the size.

Good luck!

Bryan

]]> by: Moe http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-643 Wed, 23 May 2007 22:42:21 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-643 Bryan, Thanks for the tip on this Seiko. As you mentioned, information on this watch appears to be scarce. I am wondering how big this watch is. Do you know it's diameter ? (excluding crown) (preferably in milimeters) Thanks again, Moe Bryan,

Thanks for the tip on this Seiko.

As you mentioned, information on this watch appears to be scarce. I am wondering how big this watch is. Do you know it’s diameter ? (excluding crown) (preferably in milimeters)

Thanks again,
Moe

]]> by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-577 Sun, 20 May 2007 22:56:00 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-577 Hi Thomas, Thank you very much for stopping by; it's certainly an honor to have you visit. I appreciate your comments, and hope you enjoy your new watch! Regards, Bryan Hi Thomas,

Thank you very much for stopping by; it’s certainly an honor to have you visit. I appreciate your comments, and hope you enjoy your new watch!

Regards,

Bryan

]]> by: ThomasH http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-545 Sun, 20 May 2007 00:38:38 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-545 Hi Bryan, Your article prompted me to get an SBQK081 from Seiya Kobayashi, and there is an "unveiling" and review on the "usual" Seiko watch forums. It's an interesting watch, very light, not too large, yet with some character. I did not know about the "Perpetual Calender Dance", or as I call it the "Rip Van Winkle" feature, which is pretty gadgety, but I like it! :-D Thanks for making the community aware of these interesting watches. Job well done! :-D - Thomas Hi Bryan,

Your article prompted me to get an SBQK081 from Seiya Kobayashi, and there is an “unveiling” and review on the “usual” Seiko watch forums.

It’s an interesting watch, very light, not too large, yet with some character. I did not know about the “Perpetual Calender Dance”, or as I call it the “Rip Van Winkle” feature, which is pretty gadgety, but I like it! :-D

Thanks for making the community aware of these interesting watches. Job well done! :-D

- Thomas

]]> by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-180 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:30:08 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-180 Hi Evan, I know what you mean about feeling hesitant to wear a Grand Seiko. There truly are differences between a Grand Seiko and a Seiko Spirit. Grand Seikos are works of art, true masterpieces. The workmanship that goes into a Grand Seiko, the hand polishing, the case work, is just superb. Seiko Spirits, on the other hand, are full of features and are high quality, honest designs. Both have a strong appeal. Being able to make quality watches at both ends of the spectrum is one of the things that sets Seiko apart. Regards, Bryan Hi Evan,

I know what you mean about feeling hesitant to wear a Grand Seiko. There truly are differences between a Grand Seiko and a Seiko Spirit. Grand Seikos are works of art, true masterpieces. The workmanship that goes into a Grand Seiko, the hand polishing, the case work, is just superb. Seiko Spirits, on the other hand, are full of features and are high quality, honest designs. Both have a strong appeal. Being able to make quality watches at both ends of the spectrum is one of the things that sets Seiko apart.

Regards,

Bryan

]]> by: Evan http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-179 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:03:45 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2007/04/19/grand-seiko-approximately/#comment-179 I have always liked the 8F32 Perpetual calendars but shied away from buying them for the simple fact that they were just a little too dressy for me. I parted ways with my beautiful Grand Seiko SBR023 Automatic because I simply didn't wear it. The watch was beautiful and perfectly finished and I would admire it often by taking it out of the watch box but never ended up wearing it much due to the fact that it was a little too dressy. I no longer wear dressy watches with one exception right now: the 6M26 Auto-Calendar. This understated piece actually keeps me entertained with its dancing hands! I have always liked the 8F32 Perpetual calendars but shied away from buying them for the simple fact that they were just a little too dressy for me. I parted ways with my beautiful Grand Seiko SBR023 Automatic because I simply didn’t wear it. The watch was beautiful and perfectly finished and I would admire it often by taking it out of the watch box but never ended up wearing it much due to the fact that it was a little too dressy. I no longer wear dressy watches with one exception right now: the 6M26 Auto-Calendar. This understated piece actually keeps me entertained with its dancing hands!

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