Daily beater.

Dec 29, 2017,13:25 PM
 


During the last 10 years, I have been asked two times about the Patek I wore. The other time I had a Nautilus and the other time an Aquanaut. Obviously those are getting too common.

I wore a Rolex from 1986 till about 2000. Tens of times people noticed and commented my watch.

And I wanted to find something understated. Many months ago I bought a Grand Seiko and today I put it to my wrist. Feels very very good and nobody will realise that actually the watch represents pure quality.










Best, Kari

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Not sure for your travels to Asia...

 
By: KMII : December 29th, 2017-13:41
But the chances of someone recognising it for what it is in Europe - apart from at watch GTGs - is between slim and remote

Definitely under the radar

 
By: jml_watches : December 29th, 2017-15:14
Always good to have something only you appreciate. Though my Reverso has only ever drawn one comment in 16 years & that was from someone who's father was a jeweller. I still keep looking at Grand Seiko, an awful lot of watch & something most people wouldn...  

Welcome to the secret society of GS!

 
By: cazalea : December 29th, 2017-15:33
This is my equivalent from about 10 years ago. Even today I love it. Soon after I got it I put my Zenith El Primero up for sale. The ad was answered locally by a big-wheel administrator at my wife’s school district. We made an appointment to meet for coff...  

What a great story

 
By: Harry2 : December 29th, 2017-20:54
You both obviously have good taste. And I’ve never seen on on someone’s wrist. Not even in the Sydney boutique!

We are celebrating new year in the middle of nowhere

 
By: dr.kol : December 30th, 2017-00:16
in a nice spa hotel. Mostly swimming and spending time in restaurants and for the women some treatments. Here GS is absolutely the right choice. Best, Kari

Stay clear from any MB&F Machines and any Urwerk piece..

 
By: Fjan : December 29th, 2017-20:28
They are just too provocative for a daily beater. RMs surprisingly are great for everyday especially those ultra flat series.. GS and Rolex are great everyday watches too. 👍🏻

You and I are in the same boat

 
By: Harry2 : December 29th, 2017-20:53
I no longer wear Rolex, even though it’s the brand that got me into this hobby. My limited edition GMT is on my wrist right now, it’s beautiful and very satisfying. Without a doubt a keeper I think. Enjoy my friend! Hopefully you’ll bond with this one and... 

I like Rolex a lot.

 
By: dr.kol : December 30th, 2017-01:30
But Rolex gets a lot of attention. It's much easier to wear Patek as an example as nobody really realises what it is. A GS is "just" a Seiko. Best, Kari

Or an obscure independent!

 
By: Harry2 : December 30th, 2017-14:18
Yes you’re right. I think I could spot a Patek from about 100m, but then again, look at me! One might think I have a passing interest... It is certainly much better to fly under the radar though.

Seiko component

 
By: iceheller 1945 ✌️ : December 30th, 2017-05:38
Do you know some components of Seiko watches are manufacture/process in 🇸🇬 upto few years ago if it has not shift it operation to cheaper venue.

Great choice. GS really makes great watches.

 
By: zabreg1 Mr White : December 30th, 2017-14:25
Ever since I started looking at them, I was hooked. They keep absolutely the best tome out of any watch in my winder. And the worsmanship and pure tactile quality is great. Nice, understated and appreciated by the connoisseurs.

superb post Kari

 
By: Seeks : December 30th, 2017-23:32
I feel the same way about Seikos when I wear them. It's for the owner's / wearer's eye only all the best and warmest wishes, - - Seeks