If it's anything like the 43999, it's impossible to photograph.

Mar 17, 2015,17:11 PM
 

After years of looking for the right 43999 - flawless dial, unfinished case, clean lion - I just got mine, and it's amazing.

I'd expect the historical collection homage to be no less spectacular.


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New Arrival; Grand Seiko Historical Collection, Self Dater

 
 By: kwcross : February 20th, 2015-12:02
Greetings everyone. Some of you may recall my post of my SBGX093 (Magnetic Resistant), which was a great watch. Although, the opportunity came recently for me to trade that beauty for something else that I have had my eye on... Enter the silver dialed ver...  

Very Nice! Thanks for the viewing

 
 By: cazalea : February 20th, 2015-21:50
I saw one this week in the boutique and I was impressed. And I think we saw the lady making these dials when we were in Japan. Look HERE Cheers, Cazalea

Many Thanks...

 
 By: kwcross : February 21st, 2015-08:20
Thank you for the kind words, Cazalea. Also, I greatly appreciate you sharing you amazing journey into the bowels of Seiko's amazing operation! As a side note, I decided to try the Self Dater on the included strap; very nice, dressy look, but I think I st...  

Beautiful one!!!!

 
 By: KIH : February 22nd, 2015-06:16
... although I wish the movement were mechanical, the design of this is sooooo good. Doesn't look "old" design at all. Congrats!!! Ken

Thank you, Ken!

 
 By: kwcross : February 23rd, 2015-03:19
Ken; thank you for the kind words. Yes, the design is classic and IMO, timeless - so much so, that yes, it would be very interesting if it included a mechanical movement. Although, I applaud GS's choice of using the 9f movement. The goal in 1964 was to cr... 

Some additional pictures

 
 By: kwcross : March 1st, 2015-09:10
Hi everyone, here are some additional pictures, on the strap: [URL=] [/URL] [URL=] [/URL] [URL=] [/URL] [URL=] [/URL] ...  

I like the case shape, the blunt lugs, the high crystal

 
 By: cazalea : March 6th, 2015-05:55
it has a distinctive look. How does it feel to wind? Wear it in good health, Cazalea

Thank you

 
 By: kwcross : March 7th, 2015-04:45
Thank you for the kind words. This model actually uses the 9f movement; making it a super practical grab and go watch.

Rats, I knew that but my brain and fingers didn't connect

 
 By: cazalea : March 7th, 2015-08:43
Have you ever found yourself confusing an automatic and manual watch? I borrowed a manual GS from a friend and after a two days it stopped running even though I wore it the whole time. Imagine my embarrassment when he asked "did you wind it?" But then lat...  

We have all been there... ;-)

 
 By: kwcross : March 9th, 2015-10:58
Ha ha; we have all been there. Imagine my confusion, years ago, when my dad gave me his old Elgin 105! A watch that's seconds hand moved like a mechanical, but it was powered by a battery. Love your SBGX039 by the way! [URL=] [/URL] ...  

If it's anything like the 43999, it's impossible to photograph.

 
 By: Strickland : March 17th, 2015-17:11
After years of looking for the right 43999 - flawless dial, unfinished case, clean lion - I just got mine, and it's amazing. I'd expect the historical collection homage to be no less spectacular. ...  

Wow!

 
 By: kwcross : March 20th, 2015-12:13
The original is such a perfect design. Congrats and enjoy!