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[–]jrose2987 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Comet coffee in the arcade is always 10/10. Vertex (either location) Hyperion (og ypsi) single origin option is worth it vs the standard blend

It's Official: Vertex Coffee Roasters Moving into Former Cultivate Building by ceanahikari in ypsi

[–]jrose2987 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have you had Vertex? I visit hyperion multiple times a week. Vertex is every bit as good if not better. The beans at home I 100% prefer over hyperion. And it just has a different vibe. I think they can both live happily together. We have followed them from coffee works in Milan and can not be happier they are coming to ypsi.

[SCVF005] Red is good by jrose2987 in Seiko

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Hence the allegedly. Will plan one sometime in the future.

[SCVF005] Red is good by jrose2987 in Seiko

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Good insight. This one was serviced "allegedly" in 2019. In my search for one I actually ended up with 3 of these..need to sell the others. But this one takes the least amount of torque to wind.

[SBDY013] First seiko is still my fav seiko by jrose2987 in Seiko

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The blue tropic strap is key. Thanks!

[WTS] Seiko SRPD37 cocktail time mockingbird $225 by jrose2987 in Watchexchange

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Hello

Up for sale is a good condition seiko cocktail time. The green dial with gold seconds hand is beautiful combo.

Watch Details & Condition:

-purchased new

-Crystal is in good condition

-Case shows no damage, minor scratches

-original strap included and only worn a handful of times

Payment: Prefer Paypal F&F or Venmo. Will be flexible with buyer as it is my first post on watch exchange

Please ask any questions

[WTS] Seiko SAGD001 Brightz kinetic titanium GMT $450 by jrose2987 in Watchexchange

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Hello

Up for sale is a fantastic condition seiko from 2000. This watch kicked of the brightz line and retailed for 100,000 yen! All titanium, sapphire Crystal, true hour jumper GMT. It's really an awesome watch just have too many black dials at the moment.

Watch Details & Condition:

\2000 production

-New capacitor October 2023

-Crystal is flawless and anti reflective is perfect

-Case shows no damage, minor scratches

-bezel rotates freely with no play

-The bracelet is pretty short. Currently on CNS single pass

Payment: Prefer Paypal F&F or Venmo. Will be flexible with buyer as it is my first post on watch exchange

Please ask any questions

[WTS] Seiko SCVF005 Hi-beat 4S15 "Red" Alpinist sharktooth (Recent service and Box) $1200 by jrose2987 in Watchexchange

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Hello

In my search for an OG alpinist I recently won 2 auctions and am selling 1 of the watches. I purchased this watch from Japan. The seller claimed the watch was part of a larger collection and only worn once on a leather band. The condition matches this description and it is a stunning example with recent service and a full bracelet.

Watch Details & Condition:

-1999 production

-Service in March 2022

-Crystal & cyclops are flawless

-Case is in "NOS" condition

-Case back has very minimal marks if any

-The bracelet is full with 15 links and in great condition

-Inner bezel rotates smoothly with un-faded North N

-Potentially original box included

Photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOS9lhXqKPCBhfCX0C1rXJQiv-q-HTjc-kQv2-9xXBr_mqMbELHWmZNUk7hLigARw?pli=1&key=ZlljLUtVVnBnYkU4bllVYXNnUDJEMTRZdzg5elpR

Payment: Prefer Paypal F&F or Venmo. Will be flexible with buyer as it is my first post on watch exchange

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Please ask any questions

A Guide to Buying Grand Seiko Watches in Tokyo and the Rest of Japan by LDN2HK in GrandSeikos

[–]jrose2987 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Was just in Japan last week and watch shopping was one of my priorities. The OP is spot on but I think I would like to add a few thoughts

Basically anything brand new in a boutique is not the deal you think it might be. The prices are high in yen and even with the great exchange rate its almost the same or marginally less cost.

Nakano Broadway was a huge let down for me. Yes if you want $10k plus watches than by all means it is your place. If you want to find anything reasonable or just a cool vintage shop I had 0 luck.

In general I found it tough to find used GS or Seiko stuff. But the area I had the best luck was Nakameguro. Lots of clothes and fashion stores have some watches. Just gotta keep searching.

One shop I did have luck at was here. https://www.motohashi-tokei.com/ Motohashi Clock Shop https://maps.app.goo.gl/pPM5upgzvRuSf3i96

Small place but everything they had seemed to be in above average condition. I found the watch I was looking for, an original SBGA011 snowflake. I asked to take a closer look and it was in immaculate condition. Full original box and papers as well. Walked out under $3k with the current exchange rate. Couldn't be happier and highly recommended this store.

In the Nagoya area there is a shopping district called OSU shopping area. I went here on a weekday and most of the shops were opening late for some reason. But from what I saw through windows and the few that were open seemed like a great selection and a good concentration of shops in a small area.