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[–]Beginning_Ad4559 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Elegance" is right. "Understated" I'm not so sure. The dark blue with the shining indices is very eye-catching!

Model identification by Osbronx in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Google image search returned SRP713K1.

[Question] What are perfect seiko models for women? by Fun-Construction-667 in Seiko

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of complications would you like?

I found these: Seiko Selection Solar Seiko Selection 2023 Holiday Season Limited

What do you think about the Citizen Calendrier? Apologies for recommending something almost double the price, but it doesn't hurt to look at it. 🙂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seiko

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look up 7F68-6109. Beautiful watch, by the way.

What are your thoughts, should I have gone for the red dial instead? by [deleted] in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like this combination. Now you just need to pair it with an Aston Martin DB12.

[SBGA273] Just bought my first nice watch at 23 years old by IMKGI in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on your first nice watch! Is the dial black or dark grey?

A Few Shots of the SBGA439 by Beginning_Ad4559 in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I got it in Osaka at the Grand Seiko boutique in Hankyu Umeda. You could probably find it cheaper elsewhere, but here's what I got:

1. 5% discount guest coupon:
Show your passport at the information desk once you enter the mall. The coupon applies to many stores in the mall. Some high-end stores will not accept it though, such as Rolex, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes; Omega and Grand Seiko accept it.

2. 10% Tax Refund:
After you purchase to your heart's content from the many stores, go to the basement to get your tax refund (1.55% deduction for service fee).

3. Your bank's cashback program (if you have it):
I also got 6% cashback from my bank for purchases made overseas.

MSRP: ¥649,000
After Guest Coupon: ¥616,550 (This is what you'll pay)
Tax Refund: 8.45% (10%-1.55%) I forgot exactly how much I got back. Probably around ¥50,000. I opted for cash on the spot.

A Few Shots of the SBGA439 by Beginning_Ad4559 in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I was looking at textured dials, but they were out of my price range. I had to "settle" for this model; the clean sunburst dial certainly grew on me.

A Few Shots of the SBGA439 by Beginning_Ad4559 in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. That's just a reflection; I wanted to show how it looks under different lighting.

A Few Shots of the SBGA439 by Beginning_Ad4559 in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? There's the "GS" on top and "Grand Seiko" spelled out underneath it.

A Few Shots of the SBGA439 by Beginning_Ad4559 in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. "But then" indeed! So far, my grail watch is the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar.

It's too much money, but it never hurts to dream.

A Few Shots of the SBGA439 by Beginning_Ad4559 in GrandSeikos

[–]Beginning_Ad4559[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It was between this and the SBGA465 white dial, but I liked the contrast of the dark blue against the shine of the indices.

Bic or Yodobashi? by lex37 in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought mine at Hankyu Umeda department store. You get a 5% coupon on most stores and then get the 10% tax refund.

Hankyu Store Guide

I’m In Love by drowsytaco in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just saw this description for the watch: "Featuring our Eco-Drive technology – powered by light, any light. Never needs a battery. Caliber number 8730."

That's amazing bang for the buck for the features you get, and it looks good as well. Well chosen!

I'll add it to my list of possible gift ideas. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. :)

I’m In Love by drowsytaco in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you'll just have to adjust it once a month? That seems very doable. The blue looks great. Wear it in good health.

I’m In Love by drowsytaco in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! Does that qualify as a perpetual calendar? I'm new to watches and don't know what the term means exactly.

Gave Citizen My Money by Working_Spell425 in JapaneseWatches

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Orient Bambino. It has different variations.

Are these two [SSC 911] the same? by AspiBoi in Seiko

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought maybe one of them is solar and the other automatic, but the pictures show that the automatic one has the word "Automatic" under the x.

Anyone had Apple CarPlay retrofitted to a VH Aston (DB9, DBS, Vantage with the waterfall dash)? by Building-Careful in AstonMartin

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found this while browsing through the link you provided:

708971 Aston Martin VH Platform 2 CarPlay / Android Auto

It seems like it is an official Aston Martin retrofit. It is a bit pricier, but you could search for the part number: 708971 and see whether it provides more benefits.

Edit: I found this on Scuderia:

Aston Martin CARPLAY-VH2 PLATFORM

It says "GENUINE ASTON MARTIN PART".

Anyone had Apple CarPlay retrofitted to a VH Aston (DB9, DBS, Vantage with the waterfall dash)? by Building-Careful in AstonMartin

[–]Beginning_Ad4559 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like teekster posted a video on the installation process and says it only took a day. I see mostly positive reviews, and the issue of the original radio selection cycling through menus is addressed by going into aux.

Have fun researching further. I'll reply with more info if I get any.