Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

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Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by Knome » Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:55 pm

So this event was a 2-parter. I was starving and got off work too late so I missed the first part where they had a small group of invitees visit the very first Grand Seiko boutique that just opened on Rodeo Drive. Apparently Grand Seiko is now an independent brand from Seiko... Totally didn't know that going into tonight.

They then moved the party to a small club close by where more drinks and food we're served along with live music and of course more watches to look at. They had the LE peakcock hi-beat GMT on display as well.



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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by matt.wu » Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:22 am

Love me some GS!
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:14 am

I'm starting to understand why they upped prices so aggressively on new models.
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by aztecknight » Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:31 am

How'd the peacock look live?
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by TSD » Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:20 am

Knome wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 15, 2017 11:55 pm
 Apparently Grand Seiko is now an independent brand from Seiko... Totally didn't know that going into tonight.

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That "BGE" dial looks incredible! The dials really set GS apart. Almost makes sense to rebrand all the Boutiques as "Grand Seiko Boutiques". It's what they already display and sell, by and large.
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by rockmastermike » Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:29 am

I'm with Wu on this one - love me some GS
Also, didn't know Grand Seiko was operated separately :shrug:
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by Knome » Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:17 am

the peacock dial is really intricate in person, they did an excellent job.
They went all out for this event, I didn't expect Grand Seiko to throw down such a crazy party. Totally caught off guard.
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by aztecknight » Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:43 am

Knome wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:17 am
 the peacock dial is really intricate in person, they did an excellent job.
Good to hear, I have deposit on one and am dying to see real pics of it in good light.
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by justsellbrgs » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:02 am

Let's not forget our dear friend JOE KIRK runs the Seiko Boutique in Miami......

https://www.instagram.com/josep.kirk/

(warning: looking at Joe's Igram pics may cause you to lose control of a variety of bodily fluids)
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Post by r.palace » Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:24 pm

justsellbrgs wrote:Let's not forget our dear friend JOE KIRK runs the Seiko Boutique in Miami......

https://www.instagram.com/josep.kirk/

(warning: looking at Joe's Igram pics may cause you to lose control of a variety of bodily fluids)
One of the coolest cats I've met in this hobby for sure. I swing by and shoot the shit at the boutique whenever I have a chance. There's never a shortage of great watches and Japanese whisky there
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Re: Grand Seiko Event 11/15/17

Post by CGSshorty » Thu Nov 16, 2017 12:50 pm

r.palace wrote:
justsellbrgs wrote:Let's not forget our dear friend JOE KIRK runs the Seiko Boutique in Miami......

https://www.instagram.com/josep.kirk/

(warning: looking at Joe's Igram pics may cause you to lose control of a variety of bodily fluids)
One of the coolest cats I've met in this hobby for sure. I swing by and shoot the shit at the boutique whenever I have a chance. There's never a shortage of great watches and Japanese whisky there
We need to get there for a visit one of these days.
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