Spring Drive is sweet and there were several I thought I wanted just as much as the Aqua Terra I'm looking at. Until I went and saw them in person. Most of them were Zzzzzz.
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What’s that in CHF?
Anyone?
I agree the movement is a nice hybrid of almost “accutron” like movement and automatic works, however the overall fit and finish is typical Seiko, which is nice, but imho does not justify the Grand Seiko prices and to echo what Dave mentioned, esthetically they are just mediocre to me
Sorry, I only know what looks pretty. As you can tell from most of my videos
Well, it ain’t no Big Boy.
wristwatchb
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My Speedy has the Old Timey (Lemania) movement. It's purdy.
OpusX
TSC’s Master of Warp Cores, Alchemy, Ale, & Cider
They aren't the sexy beasts that say, a Planet Ocean chronograph or GMT, might be, but their build and accuracy are very fair in that price point.
Some comparative evidence.
wristwatchb
Shave Member
I'll probably never own a GS, but they craft some beautiful dials. The Blue Snowflake dial has unique texturing, and the markers create some interesting contrasts between light and shadows. Striking, IMO.
Don’t misunderstand I am not saying they are a bad watch, quite the opposite , however this illustrates my point that esthetically, they are just not quite there for me, now the Seiko diver line is, to me where Seiko really sets the bar. In fact the Monster is a perfect example, and to be honest the hybridization of a quartz movement and a rotor to power it is not a new concept. It have more Selina has one as well, but in the end it is a quartz watch, which is ok, but to me, again other than the divers, I grew up when you could buy Seiko at almost any retailer such as Sears, Kmart, etc. in fact in the 80’s everyone had a Seiko. I know it is not the same company as those days, I just do not see the designs that appeal to me personally.They aren't the sexy beasts that say, a Planet Ocean chronograph or GMT, might be, but their build and accuracy are very fair in that price point.
Some comparative evidence.
OpusX
TSC’s Master of Warp Cores, Alchemy, Ale, & Cider
All I am hearing is you should just get more watches. See I'm helping
wristwatchb
Shave Member
I lean toward sport watches...but this would be my ideal dress watch. It's simple and elegant. Love everything about it, inside and out.
You do know you are already an agent for the CEC right? LOL. I am doing my part to keep the watch industry in business LOLAll I am hearing is you should just get more watches. See I'm helping
Case in point
OpusX
TSC’s Master of Warp Cores, Alchemy, Ale, & Cider
@wristwatchb my father-in-law wore an 18k 1953 Patek to my wedding. Stunning in its simplicity and heritage. He ultimately sold it, which made me sad. For me a pie-pan Constellation on a beads of rice band, is the pinnacle dress watch.
OpusX
TSC’s Master of Warp Cores, Alchemy, Ale, & Cider
But of course! Also love the sly sneaky peak of that Opus X in that pic.
wristwatchb
Shave Member
Wow, your Dad had fantastic taste in watches! Too bad that one didn't remain in the family.@wristwatchb my father-in-law wore an 18k 1953 Patek to my wedding. Stunning in its simplicity and heritage. He ultimately sold it, which made me sad. For me a pie-pan Constellation on a beads of rice band, is the pinnacle dress watch.
Agreed on the Constellation. It's an absolute classic and a beauty. My Bride tried on a lady's SS/18K Constellation many years ago just for fun (that's how things start
), and I could tell instantly that she loved it. Santa gave her one for Christmas that year, and it has barely left her wrist in 25+ years.It's interesting how certain watches will speak to one person and not another. My Bride also tried on a lady's SS/18K Rolex Datejust, and she immediately said it was too bulky.
I can't say my Bride is a one-watch person, though. She also has a Winnie The Poo Disney watch.
OpusX
TSC’s Master of Warp Cores, Alchemy, Ale, & Cider
Mine doesn't wear a watch often, but we have his/hers 60s vintage Omega's with hers being a Ladymatic with a date complication.My Bride tried on a lady's SS/18K Constellation many years ago just for fun (that's how things start
