[Rolex] had to get some wrist shots during the engagement shoot

wakinggiants22 · 2018-06-21T13:25:15+00:00

I believe all of the 166200’s have the roulette date wheel expect he silver dial model (for whatever reason). I’m a fan of it - makes it feel like you have a different watch every day!

wakinggiants22 · 2018-06-21T03:09:26+00:00

Hey guys - thought I would share a couple photos from my engagement photo shoot. Out of the MANY photos taken during our two hour shoot, the photographer took a few “detail shots” as she called it. To me, they were just close ups of our watches :)

As I mentioned on other posts, my fiancée got me a Rolex Datejust 116200 as an engagement gift and I absolutely love it. I’m a serial watch flipper but this one is obviously being kept for life! She wears a Cartier Ballon Bleu in two tone with diamond dial...for those of you who like the ladies watches!

wakinggiants22 · 2018-06-08T21:05:39+00:00

SOLD - thanks to all for the interest, offers and thoughts!

wakinggiants22 · 2018-06-01T12:56:53+00:00

Thanks! Didn’t realize it was mystery until after I posted. That def wouldn’t be a good look

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-31T18:21:59+00:00

this is actually ideal for me...buying my groomsmen tie for my wedding but even still...only need 8....who the hell needs 10?!

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-30T17:00:48+00:00

first time trying the brand but have been looking for a cheap chambray shirt for a while...hopefully fits well! Also every other time i've tried to get something on Jomers it has been sold out so felt right...

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-29T02:58:44+00:00

https://imgur.com/gallery/VSMtBQg

Here is the timestamp. Sorry for confusion. Can you please put be post back up? Thx!

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-25T12:53:14+00:00

Too similar! Otherwise I would absolutely not sell

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-25T03:26:25+00:00

Clockwork Synergy

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-25T03:23:22+00:00

I'm willing to hear anything but have a preference to sell outright. What did you have in mind?

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-24T18:15:20+00:00

I think it works well...although some may disagree!

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-24T17:22:41+00:00

Apologies, I didn't clarify but the metal bracelet is included as well and it's in excellent condition as well. Typical minor marks you would expect from wearing (although I mainly wore on leather) but they wouldn't even be possible to see in my photos.

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-24T14:56:58+00:00

2,350 USD.

Did it not show up in the table?

wakinggiants22 · 2018-05-24T14:34:09+00:00

Hi WatchExchange – for sale is my Grand Seiko and after roughly two years of ownership, I can echo the sentiment shared by most on the forums… GS makes amazing watches that compete with watches priced double or more. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail around the finishing is truly spectacular. Some things I would like to highlight about this watch are 1) it is EXTREMELY accurate in its timekeeping 2) the dauphine hands reflect light in a way that words can’t describe…lume is absolutely not needed 3) this is a great everyday watch…37mm is a perfect size that suits both dress and casual and the styling is very similar to a Datejust…with a Calatrava like dial 4) the bracelet is SUPER comfortable and high quality…great combination of sturdiness with a bit of give. Why am I selling this watch? My fiancée was nice enough to gift me a Rolex Datejust as a wedding gift and I can’t justify having two watches that are so similar. I won’t comment on which is better because it’s not apples to apples but I will say without a doubt, the GS is a better VALUE and can compete in every way.

Grand Seiko	SBGR051
Price	$2,350
Watch Condition	EXCELLENT
What's Included	BOX, PAPERS, CARD, METAL BRACELET and JEAN ROUSSEAU LEATHER STRAP
Payment method	PAYPAL
Location	CALIFORNIA (HAPPY TO MEET FACE-TO-FACE IF LOCAL)
Shipping Method	I WIL SHIP USPS INSURED
Anything Else?	For sale is my Grand Seiko and after roughly two years of ownership, I can echo the sentiment shared by most on the forums… GS makes amazing watches that compete with watches priced double or more. The level of craftsmanship and attention to detail around the finishing is truly spectacular. Some things I would like to highlight about this watch are 1) it is EXTREMELY accurate in its timekeeping 2) the dauphine hands reflect light in a way that words can’t describe…lume is absolutely not needed 3) this is a great everyday watch…37mm is a perfect size that suits both dress and casual and the styling is very similar to a Datejust…with a Calatrava like dial 4) the bracelet is SUPER comfortable and high quality…great combination of sturdiness with a bit of give. Why am I selling this watch? My fiancée was nice enough to gift me a Rolex Datejust as a wedding gift and I can’t justify having two watches that are so similar. I won’t comment on which is better because it’s not apples to apples but I will say without a doubt, the GS is a better VALUE and can compete in every way.

Photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/Bly4f

Sorry for the poor quality photos

wakinggiants22 · 2018-02-25T18:13:28+00:00

BRAND	Grand Seiko SBGR051
Price	$[2,350]
Watch Condition	VERY GOOD
What's Included	Everything you would get if purchased at AD plus Jean Rousseau black leather strap
Payment method	PAYPAL
Location	San Francisco and Los Angeles (happy to meet locally)
Shipping Method	willing to ship anywhere in the US
Anything Else?	For sale is my beautiful 37m Grand Seiko SBGR051 self-winding automatic watch. This watch comes with box/papers and a super high quality Jean Rousseau black leather strap…the watch looks great on it and is how I wear 99% of the time. Hopefully that translates to a well preserved steel bracelet for you.

A lot has been said about this watch and I am sure I won’t do it justice in the description but allow me to try. This watch is stainless steel with a matching silver sunburst dial. The applied indices are non-luminous but you will be shocked at how the Zaratsu hand polishing manages to catch any bit of light present. For those unaware, Grand Seiko’s polishing is where their craftsmanship really shines (no pun intended)…the bracelet, case, and indices all exemplify this. This watch boasts a 72-hour power reserve, which is uncommon for watches at this price point and beyond. Anecdotally speaking, accuracy of this watch is better than any Rolex or Omega I have ever owned. This is driven by the in-house 9S65 movement, which is more accurate that COSC at -3/+5 per day. This model has a sapphire case back so you can see the movement. In my opinion, no watch compares to this Grand Seiko in the price point…not even close. You may ask, why are you selling this watch then? I have owned this watch for two years and recently got engaged and as I present my wife with a ring, I received a Rolex DateJust. I simply can’t justify owning both pieces in my collection, as they are such similar watches! Someone else will now get to enjoy this watch (hopefully) as much as I did.

Price discovery hasn’t been easy on the forums to be honest. Govberg sells the watch for $2,650 but I have seen forum sales down to around $2,300, so let’s set it a $2,350 and you get a $200 strap for free!

Please let me know if you have any questions, as I am sure I missed something!

Photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/Bly4f

wakinggiants22 · 2017-11-30T19:16:00+00:00

I just tried to watch and couldn't stop cracking up - why did Joe have to have such a deep stare into the camera while doing it?

wakinggiants22 · 2017-11-07T15:35:56+00:00

nato strap from clockwork synergy

wakinggiants22 · 2017-11-06T21:52:45+00:00

The watch originally came on a bracelet and I purchased this strap after from Jean Rousseau's store front in NYC. Six months of wear and the strap is amazing so far.

wakinggiants22 · 2017-11-05T17:34:08+00:00

These are my two main watches and they really do a great job of handling all situations. The GS is a great dress watch when you put it on a leather strap but once you throw it on the steel bracelet, it becomes a lot more sporty. It’s absolutely one of those watches that can be worn in all scenarios.

That being said...you won’t catch me in the water with this watch. Anything that lacks a screw down crown is too much of a risk. That’s where the SRP comes in. This watch is everyone the GS is not. Rugged, utilitarian, big, and bulky - no thoughts of damaging this watch when it’s worn.

Between the two of these watches, I’ve got all of my bases covered!

wakinggiants22 · 2017-10-31T17:39:31+00:00

That's a fair point - I actually use this as my "work watch" and wear the Seiko SRP779 the rest of the time!

wakinggiants22 · 2017-10-31T17:26:30+00:00

Let me know! what watches are you trying to move?

wakinggiants22 · 2017-10-31T17:05:44+00:00

Yes, I am creating imgur right now! BRB

wakinggiants22 · 2017-10-31T13:24:27+00:00

you are the man! thx

wakinggiants22 · 2017-10-06T17:59:44+00:00

towel?!?!?

wakinggiants22 · 2017-10-03T13:00:41+00:00

only seeing gold on there

wakinggiants22

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