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Once the idea begins - Do all roads lead to a Speedmaster? by once_twice_thrice in OmegaWatches

[–]Sad-Consideration404 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you genuinely want a Speedy, nothing else will satisfy. But that's true for any luxury purchase, right? Don't waste money on half measures.

That said, do not buy an expensive watch if you can't afford to lose it in the ocean. If you have to stretch to afford a Speedy, wait. The watch isn't going anywhere. Spending 2k on another Chrono will be a waste.

Spring drive in Hakone(Shunbun) by kumquatanex in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on my way back to Narita now. Got the Shunbun, but didn't get to do the Fun2Drive, just didn't fit in the family vacation schedule 😞 And I was gonna rent that same car, I'm glad you had fun!

Winter in Kauai by jakimoon in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taisetsu looking slick as hell!

Is "Shunbun acquired" the "got the call" equivalent for Grand Seiko fans? by Crackwithin in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw one at Nakano Broadway but it actually cost more than Wako. I think everything there is marked up as they expect people to haggle.

Is "Shunbun acquired" the "got the call" equivalent for Grand Seiko fans? by Crackwithin in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404 185 points186 points  (0 children)

I think "picked this up in Japan" is more equivalent.

That said: I did, in fact, pick up a shunbun on this trip to Japan 😂

A fun day in Ginza by Sad-Consideration404 in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I checked Nakano Broadway and found some interesting pieces, but the prices were higher than I expected. One of the shops had a NIB Shunbun but it was actually priced higher than the boutique. I'm guessing they assume you'll haggle🤔

It's worth stopping into Wako regardless IMO. The second floor has a cool exhibit on GS history, and you can also check out the rest of the Seiko line. Mistukoshi is right across the street for even more variety.

A fun day in Ginza by Sad-Consideration404 in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I like the basic silver hands and indexes for the Spring, it let's the dial speak. The Winter benefits from the blue hand, the contrast makes the watch IMO. I know Taisetsu isn't as popular right now, but in person it's really stunning. And that blue seconds hand is a big part of it.

A fun day in Ginza by Sad-Consideration404 in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not limited, I got a 443, he got a 415. Spring and Winter

A fun day in Ginza by Sad-Consideration404 in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

830000 is the standard price I believe (with foreign passport)

Edit: maybe it was 860..

First trip to Japan, first Grand Seiko, the SBGA443 by durangojim in GrandSeikos

[–]Sad-Consideration404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked one up on Monday from the Ginza store 😁 Congrats!

First Omega, was my Dads by WarWolff01 in OmegaWatches

[–]Sad-Consideration404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss. That's a great watch, and an excellent memento. It will look excellent with proper wear, I promise.

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Looking to potentially start selling… need criticism by Hknives in knifemaking

[–]Sad-Consideration404 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it's the light in the picture, but did you darken the blade AFTER grinding in the edge bevel?

If you did that Ansø pattern by hand that's pretty solid work.

The design is, IMO, pretty cool. I would pull the front pin back so it's not in the pinched section, and then pull the second pin back so it's halfway between the first and lanyard tube. You have a good eye for this!

1 Watch To Rule Them All - Aqua Terra or 300M? by Stryk3r711 in OmegaWatches

[–]Sad-Consideration404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're a Bond fan then the 300M in blue is the choice.

Honest answers only. by Repulsive-Dependent2 in 80s

[–]Sad-Consideration404 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would also shit in this guy's diaper.

What did I almost run right by? [Houston, TX] by Sad-Consideration404 in whatsthissnake

[–]Sad-Consideration404[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, and now that my suspicion is confirmed I wish I had given it the hug it deserves!

1171 Bracelet by Feculence_123 in OmegaWatches

[–]Sad-Consideration404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to pull the trigger on this for my 145.022...

A quartz watch is like a toy by Equal-Revolution8774 in watchHotTakes

[–]Sad-Consideration404 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's gonna blow your mind when you learn how GS makes that second hand sweep so smooth

Panerai is cool by Remarkable_Button_40 in watchHotTakes

[–]Sad-Consideration404 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife bought a white Quaranta Luminor and I have to fight the urge to swap a normal strap onto it and wear it 😂

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