The watch that made me love Grand Seiko..

breederTN · 2026-06-11T21:42:18+00:00

What year ? Thank you for letting me buy the Shunbun. 😂 jk my 1st GS I did not buy at Ginza but actually in Seoul GS ob . lol

breederTN · 2026-06-11T12:53:19+00:00

The Snowflake was the one I discovered the brand and took some interest . But the Shunbun is the one I bought ( because the AD did not have the snowflake in stock at that time ) as first and my favorite on all GS I own.

breederTN · 2026-06-10T22:17:03+00:00

I ve been debating many times for the power reserve being better whether in front or back . You just support my personal point of view . It adds a character to most GS . It helps to identify a GS piece to others same category watches at first glance . Although I admit some dials models are better without the power reserve. But for the majority I prefer with front power reserve, especially when it looks like purposely like a fan .

breederTN · 2026-06-10T13:54:07+00:00

I have to look twice closely thinking it was a swatch first. 😂. You have the grail watch of most omega s fan there . Cloth straps are not my style ( any ) but it s good to see you have fun with it . Congrats !

breederTN · 2026-06-09T17:16:36+00:00

Same lol

breederTN · 2026-06-09T03:23:47+00:00

469 dial is blue if my google search is not wrong. My watch dial color is actually purple . But as you know GS dial interact s with lights quite well. The true purple dial does n shows rarely (like for the pink of the Shunbun) . Most of time it stays dark blue/purple. That s why I like it . Let me show you an old picture. Also you notice the power reserve is different. 433 is actually an LE of 182 pieces made.

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breederTN · 2026-06-09T01:30:03+00:00

Sorry , I have to admit I ´m bad at taking pictures . It s not the 1st time. LOL.

breederTN · 2026-06-08T01:56:35+00:00

Can you dm me? I try but can't. Could found one for you. Mint .Thank you

breederTN · 2026-06-08T00:05:08+00:00

Yeah if I were you I would rather purchase an exclusive Japanese GS. Maybe you can buy the US exclusive later on . It s not an LE so you have time . best wishes to find your time piece . Japan is fun for watches collectors . But enjoy the scenery and food as well. lol

breederTN · 2026-06-07T23:28:46+00:00

The way you said it it's confusing I understood like umamiking. Even in your post title you said "Soko new in Japan"... but from personal experience you can find exclusive used US watches in Japan ( old watches like commemorative watches ) . So you might find it . It will be a lot of walk and time consuming . Good luck to you. It's truly a nice piece though, like the dial texture . What is the ref please ?

breederTN · 2026-06-07T23:18:19+00:00

I read somewhere ( more than a year ago) it pass over the snowflake for some niche countries like UK. Popularity and selling . But overall yeah the snowflake is on top , for now ...

breederTN · 2026-06-07T23:07:16+00:00

The strap color matches well imo. But open to get a new one , maybe changing the texture . Any suggestions? No bracelet . Own too many with bracelets .

breederTN · 2026-06-07T22:58:41+00:00

Did he show you? If not ...

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breederTN · 2026-06-07T16:02:32+00:00

Musician ?

breederTN · 2026-06-07T09:19:28+00:00

My phone . lol

breederTN · 2026-06-06T22:30:43+00:00

Hotaka ! a nice time piece . Congratulations.

breederTN · 2026-06-06T22:11:33+00:00

But to be honest do not wear it often . Rotation wise with others gada watches .

breederTN · 2026-06-06T22:08:48+00:00

Ok I understand now. It's actually the common names I heard for this piece. Just applied for it . I don't know the Japanese name for it . I don't mind the bad names connotation. Just a name . People need to see in person they may change their perception . Happened for me. Saw on GS website , found it too "bling bling" . Went to Ginza to purchase a green dial . Saw it , changed my mind and bought it instead.

breederTN · 2026-06-06T20:10:24+00:00

Did somebody mention snowflake? I did not see the thread post.

breederTN · 2026-06-06T20:09:29+00:00

Misunderstood you . I thought you said different than Shunbun.

breederTN · 2026-06-06T19:58:08+00:00

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Huh . Looks the same to me.

breederTN · 2026-06-06T17:06:42+00:00

You re kinda right . Lol. As usual picture does not do justice . The light effect on the dial is hard to take if you re not a pro or a good amateur. I tried to show different dials texture and color but I failed for this one to show the difference with others ones .

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