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Notice it is thicker but believe me it doesn't look gaudy at all. I actually slept with it and it was very comfortable, and frankly more so than my Zeno. Even with the band, it feels about the same weight as my Zeno. But as you can see, it's not any larger in the face.
I previously called the bezel design the "saw blade" but it's called the "saw tooth". LOL. It's really not sharp but again it LOOKS sharper in person than in the other pictures I've seen.
The GMT hand is not flat white as I thought it was before I bought the watch. Once it hits the light, it's glossy. But you won't notice the gloss and tends to disappear until you need it. Very well designed by Seiko. After thinking about it, making it red (as some have suggested in other forums) would make it worse. I'm sure of this. This watch is all business. Black and white, with shades of either. You want color? Get a parrot.
The dial. WOW. What can I say? It's completely flat black, unlike anything you'll ever see. As past reviewers mentioned, the dial IS built around the markers. Very cool.
From the beveled design which makes the watch comfortable to wear (see photos 3 & 4) to the "S" on the crown (has personal significance to me) to the quick release band clasp (see photos 7 & 8), there isn't a more thought out, arguably PERFECT presentation. And with a Spring Drive? There too many reasons for any watch enthusiast to NOT get one.
Two things that a few reviewers didn't like that I ESPECIALLY like. The hex at the top and bottom and the power reserve. They just don't like the hex being there and the power reserve is too shiny. Actually Seiko did it right. The hex is very unusual, and it screams "I'm all business, don't mess." LOL. The power reserve shine is perfect because it distinguishes the other markers and so it doesn't "clutter" the dial with many of the same sheen, which is perfect design in my opinion. Plus it highlights the cool part about the Spring Drive: 72 hour reserve. At least in your mind.
Which brings me to this point. I agree with past reviewers about your motivation to get this watch. If you want to cause envy, get a Rolex. If you want people to recognize your watch, get a Rolex. No doubt despite it being a Seiko, people will see this watch as an expensive watch but they won't see it as a Rolex. What you DO get is complete personal satisfaction that you've bought a watch unlike any out there. The owner of a jewelry store I brought it to last night to get the band fitted saw the second hand and noticed the difference. But he's not the normal Joe Blow. The public will probably think it's an expensive Seiko, you know, for $200 or so. LOL. But it'll be cool if another WIS see my watch and he/she gets blown away. It probably won't happen often but when it does, we'll both have stuff to talk about!!
And by the way, WEAR the band. I saw some reviewers changing the band until there's a "special" occasion. Come on. Enjoy the watch. Resale value? Who cares. (Although I suspect if you don't abuse the watch [who would?], you'll still get a pretty good resale.) I'll never sell mine -- unless of course I'm complete broke and my wife and kid need food and medicine!!
Based on the serial number, mine was recently manufacturered. Katsu-san really did good.
If you guys are interested in buying one, let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I'll help out as much as I can. Enjoy the pics.
