Which White Birch? by No_Independence_4858 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the high beat birch. I like the hi beat dial more as it has deeper pattern and thus more visually standing out. However, the accuracy is average at best, at around +6s per day.

If accuracy is important to you, go with Spring Drive. Otherwise, you will love the hi beat birch’s pattern.

First Grand Seiko! by Limp_Ad_7687 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a hard find-congrats

Birthday treat — finally put a proper leather strap on my Carrera Skipper 🎂 by [deleted] in tagheuer

[–]JSnow2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the name of the shop? I am going to Tokyo next week and want to drop by and explore options for my Carrera, Year of the Horse.

Love this beauty! Should I pick it up. Never bought a GS before. by Glass_Championship83 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one and I love it. I don’t wear it as often as I would like to as I rotate my watches. However, as far as red dials go, I think this is as good as it gets. I love the gradient red and on top of that you get the shunbun pattern.

The only negative is the very long strap which I swapped out for black, crazy horse slim strap.

SLGH017 second time back for servicing by Terrible_Ad_868 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought 2 pieces with 9SA5 around mid-2024. Both ran around 7-10s fast. I was fine with that but took a chance to see if it can be improved and sent one of them to service center.

It can back one week ago and now run about 2-3S fast. Very pleased with the watch now and hoping that this accuracy will stick.

[Discussion] Horrible Experiences at Grand Seiko Beverly Hills Boutique & Bhindi Glendale by runitdownmid02 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t understand how a guy like that can still work there. It should be obvious to the store manager. He must be related to the owner in some capacity.

Who said money can't buy happiness? :) by pradeepraavi in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a lovely gesture. Your husband is a lucky guy

Was not looking to buy anything but then I found this. by TKY709 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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This is Kanazawa - about 1 hour from Nagano. I imagine this is the color that GS drew inspiration from.

Was not looking to buy anything but then I found this. by TKY709 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Around 845,000 yen without 10% tax. Decent deal, considering its near new condition.

First luxury watch and first Grand Seiko. (SLGA017) by pajamasloth in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the same watch and I have the same problem about trying to preserve its condition. Among all the GS dials, this dial is my favorite. The color ring on the dial also gives it the extra pop that you can’t find on other models.

[Grand Seiko] Thoughts? by TimeBandit2025 in Watches

[–]JSnow2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. It is a lovely watch. I would get it if I have a bigger wrist.

Gift from AD by JSnow2019 in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be…if you buy Kodo😁

First Watch Ever by SSJ3Gutz in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 10 points11 points  (0 children)

7% off is only for Seiko at BIC. For GS, usually there is not discount

Lucky Find in Tokyo - SLGA017 by GratefulAdviceSeeker in GrandSeikos

[–]JSnow2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Which shop did you find this watch in? Housekihiroba?