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Are you guys familiar with Seiko Spring Drives? Why are they so expensive? They aren't Grand Seikos are they?
Like most anything, you can get Grand Seikos on eBay.
Vintage GSs are very different from modern ones though. It's been a while since I read about Seiko history, but back in the late 60's/early 70's, the GS brand was produced to a different standard, and not even positioned as Seiko's highest-end line.
Grand Seikos aren't officially available in the U.S. 'Spring Drive' refers to the type of movement used in some Seiko watches as well as a line of watches sold in the U.S. using such movements. There have been Grand Seiko watches with Spring Drive movements.
Very nice. Where did you order from? Directly from Stowa?
Darnit...mine has to wait long long time....bastard.
I was never that impressed with the VC overseas bracelet/lug design. The first link after the lugs sits over my wrist and is really not comfortable for anyone with a smallish (<6.5") wrist. Finish and construction are both top notch. In my experience, my favorite bracelets are from the IWC Pilot line, Blancpain X-50, and, surprise, the Ulysse Nardin Marine Line. The latter features a titantium caseback that is both hypoallergenic and a poor conductor (poor conduction meaning the watch never "feels hot or cold" to the initial touch).
Would you buy one?