Beautiful ... but ....

Feb 24, 2014,20:38 PM
 

I was one of the lucky ones to secure this beautiful watch. 


However I am still wondering why the date window is not a neatly cut square/rectangle? It looks like it was punched through. Could this have anything to do with the dial being in enamel? Or is there some other reason? 

Cheers.

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An Unforgettable Encounter

 
 By: flamenco : February 21st, 2014-06:35
First of all kudos for the new Seiko Forum, much under appreciated and highly deserving ! Posted these in the not so recent past, not sure many saw it. Quite unforgettable, simply stunning. The Breguet Numerals and Enamel Dial is to die for ..... How do u...  

Yup!

 
 By: KIH : February 21st, 2014-06:55
I didn't know about this model.... SEIKO should do better about "globalization"..... And, thank YOU, my friend! Ken

True piece

 
 By: flamenco : February 23rd, 2014-02:30
Of treasure u have. What more when u have the set ! Look forward to catching up in person again.

Yup!

 
 By: KIH : February 23rd, 2014-07:22
... drop me a line next time you have time in Tokyo! Thank you again, flamenco! Ken

That dial looks familiar (as well as beautiful)

 
 By: cazalea : February 21st, 2014-07:03
And no wonder! Sadly, I remember nothing about the acquisition of this pocket watch or its previous life. Maybe eBay? It\'s got a small crack in the crystal but not so noticeable that I\'ve tried to find a new one. Cheers, Cazalea ...  

Beautiful

 
 By: flamenco : February 23rd, 2014-00:51
What movement does it use ? What's second setting ? You have to tell us more, Mike !

I think it means hacking seconds, as the hand stops when crown is pulled

 
 By: cazalea : February 24th, 2014-14:24
shall I open it up and see what that movement looks like in the Seiko pocket watch? Aha! It's a 6110A wristwatch movement, which I can use to date the watch to 1971. And the world's thickest case or movement spacer ring. Fingerprints too! Time for a clean...  

Sooo much to learn with Seiko

 
 By: Bill : February 21st, 2014-07:35
We know Rolex makes about a million watches a year how many does Seiko produce? Man that is a great look watch so much elegance. Bill

Elegance

 
 By: flamenco : February 23rd, 2014-01:03
at an almost embarrassing price .... Thats the marvel of Seiko, they are in multiple market segments ! Accessible to all ! To your qns ... dun think even seiko knows ;)

Just add a zero when ever price comes up

 
 By: Bill : February 23rd, 2014-01:05
This way we can keep it affordable and not let the cat out of the bag. LOL Bill

Looks great

 
 By: jml_watches : February 21st, 2014-15:53
Hi Thanks for posting, looks great. Although different kind of reminds me of Seiko Sarbo31 a watch I really should have made more of an effort to get. Think I need to go off and look for mor details. Thanks for sharing Cheers JML

Mine says hi.

 
 By: Luis6 : February 21st, 2014-16:07
Since I bought mine in Taiwan, where Mandarin is the official language, the day display can be set in either English or Chinese characters. Only 150 of this watch were allocated to Taiwan; I was lucky enough to see and grab it right after its release. Thi...  

Is the dial porcelain

 
 By: Bill : February 21st, 2014-17:32
Great looking watch captured in stunning pictures. What else do you have lurking in your watch box. Bill

Actually, I've been asked

 
 By: Luis6 : February 21st, 2014-17:49
quite a lot about the dial. The answer is: "Sorry, it's not porcelain, though it does look like." A porcelain dial would be nice, but this pure white dial is just as fine for me. I remember there were other commemorative models with porcelain dials, which... 

Lovely, congratulations, very nice indeed. Cheers...

 
 By: Sandgroper : February 21st, 2014-18:31
Francois from Down Under

Looks splendid on your wrist !

 
 By: flamenco : February 22nd, 2014-00:51
It is a rare watch in its own right. Your photos do the watch very much justice. Sounds like you caught the seiko bug !

Flamenco, the watch you show as your avatar,

 
 By: Luis6 : February 21st, 2014-17:54
the Grand Seiko 50th anniversary, is simply breathtaking. That's my most desirable GS. Very hard to find now. I missed the opportunity to buy it because it came out before I got into watches.

U have to read this ...

 
 By: flamenco : February 23rd, 2014-01:18
You may not like the consequence

Haha, that's a great

 
 By: Luis6 : February 23rd, 2014-01:51
read. Thank you. I don't mind enjoying the watch with visual pleasure. what a great watch that is!

Mine says Hi as well...

 
 By: beel_lim : February 22nd, 2014-20:05
SARX011 ...  

Now this is the nice one

 
 By: Luis6 : February 22nd, 2014-20:59
that comes with porcelain dial, right? Just gorgeous!

Enamel dial (nt) [nt]

 
 By: beel_lim : February 22nd, 2014-22:02

Beautiful ... but ....

 
 By: rex : February 24th, 2014-20:38
I was one of the lucky ones to secure this beautiful watch. However I am still wondering why the date window is not a neatly cut square/rectangle? It looks like it was punched through. Could this have anything to do with the dial being in enamel? Or is th... 

this is one i have considered buying, but something else always crops up.

 
 By: G99 : February 23rd, 2014-03:04
brilliant to have a Seiko forum and i will try to re review my meagre offerings soon. desperately looking for the elusive 1964 Grand Seiko. found one at great price with a good buy it now, but seller withdrew it before i could make an offer. found another... 

I thought you had a '64 GS, Graham . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 23rd, 2014-09:25
. . . and if memory serves correctly, it was a spectacular performer, too . . .

no, sadly that is one...

 
 By: G99 : February 23rd, 2014-09:29
no, sadly that is one that eludes me. i had a 65 GS and my 64 KS is a stunning performer after being self adjusted. my Beijing anniversary handwind is also a superb performer after self adjustment. eyes open please folks. if anyone knows where a gold meda... 

Do u mean

 
 By: flamenco : February 24th, 2014-15:40
A 6516 ? Both are hard to get your hands on. But I would prioritize the vintage as well ! A missing gold medallion is definitely a no go !

no i meant a 1965...

 
 By: G99 : February 25th, 2014-00:02
no i meant a 1965 GS, but forget the model number for that period off the top of my head. as you say. no medallion no watch for me. G

Gosh this is really nice! [nt]

 
 By: pingtsai : February 26th, 2014-16:27

IMO, nothing touches it at this price point

 
 By: flamenco : February 26th, 2014-18:23
Subjectively and with bias , of course ;) Seiko sure knows how to bring value to both the mass market and the discerning collector :D

YO . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 27th, 2014-10:08
. . . is MO, too. :-)