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GX9901 3T WIS 
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I got my first Spring Drive today, the Seiko Ananta Spring Drive GMT. It is truly a mesmerizing piece. Here are a few quick and dirty pictures:     |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Super Big Congrats on a Awesome Seiko!!! yourock.gif...I was just reading about these in WatchTime and how they use the same polishing method as used on Samurai swords and the rotor cut-outs were made to resemble sword sheaths....very cool watch,design and movement imho from what I have now seen and read about! perfect.gif |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Awesome pickup...big CONGRATS  |
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stew77 Admin 
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WOW GX!!!!!....still looking for the drool icon...it's here somewhere hearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gif Congrats on the uber special, (of grail proportions) acquisition!!! A gorgeous piece and a technical marvel!!!!  Now that is a special arrival....  Enjoy!!!! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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That's just AWESOME!! |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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Wowzer...that's a beauty. Congratulations. |
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GX9901 3T WIS
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Thanks guys! I've been blown away by this watch so far. The Spring Drive movement really is something else. Besides the glide motion hands, it just operates so smoothly and precisely (seemingly no slack in the gear train at all when setting time). This watch is so new on the market I can't really say it's been a grail for me, but the Spring Drive has definitely been a "grail movement" for me, and the katana motif styling really speaks to me. I worried a little bit that the watch may be like many high-end Japanese products in that it is flawless in execution but sterile, without emotion. But I can safely say that each time I look at it, I get a stupid grin on my face. So I guess that's enough emotion for me.smile8.gif I truly hope I'm done with new acquisitions for a while (well, still got a Magalodon on order...). This should tide me over for quite some time. Here are a few better pics from the light box:  Dial is matte dark grey. Gives off a nice sheen.  Notice all the sharp edges on the dial and hands.  Nicely decorated movement.   "Blade Polishing" notice the camera reflection.   This will probably become a fine scratch magnet....  Wrist shot.  |
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TXwatchguy 3T WIS 
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Great looking watch.....enjoy |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Awesome Seikoface4.gif I love it Big congrats |
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Jayo 3T WIS
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wow smile8.gif Big Congrats! |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hiya GX ! There have only been a couple of Spring Drives on 3T that I can remember - yours and a another beautiful GMT... I haven't seen one "in the flesh" here in Ausralia, but I will certainly have alook now that I have seen your pefect Ananta. Like some of the other guys here - I have read about them, but DANG they look good, and the details elevate them above many competitors. Thats it - consider it added to my "must have" list. Itsa beauty, GX - enjoy and congratulations! IanM hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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hand6.gif 2 thumbs up hand6.gif |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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A real beauty |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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Unique and awesome, big congrats on the fantastic SpringDrive GMT! Definitely, there is a springdrive on my wish list! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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3ed visit to this post. This time I managed to swim through the drool. Big congrats man. One sweet Seiko. ;) |
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Janner 3T WIS 
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Excellent pictures of a very cool watch.hand6.gif |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS 
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That thing is awesome. I like the whole Ananta line. |
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GX9901 3T WIS
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Thanks guys. 4 days into my ownership of this watch, I'm love-lovin' it!yahoo.gif I had to keep reminding myself that it's quartz regulated, so I don't blow myself away too much by its accuracy. Over the 4 day period, it has been literally spot-on compared to a couple of atomic clock sources. I know this is no big deal for a quartz regulated watch, but since the Spring Drive feels pretty much just like a mechanical, it seems impressive. I hope everyone gets to experience Spring Drive (or similar mechanism) at some point. It's definitely interesting stuff. |
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Rocky55 3T WIS 
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Very nice watch visually and Spring Drive is excellent idea! |
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teddyhanna Guest
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I really like this one and concrats on your new Seiko.......... |
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