LightGeek 25 Posted May 30, 2014 This is the guy in question: I paid roughly $600 CAD for this. On import today, there were taxes and duty for an additional $121 CAD on top. Youch! Pics later, this is a holding thread for after lunch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 30, 2014 Wow. Upon opening the box in blown away about how neat and solid everything feels. It doesn't help that I was resizing a cheapie YM just minutes before this Ok I'll leave it in the box for later... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 30, 2014 Lume dots are actually centered in the circles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted May 30, 2014 thats a beautiful piece mate ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 30, 2014 I'm ruined by this watch. Never mind that it cost $700 in the end, everything about it is just right from the size of the case to the wont-cut-your-hands finish. The power reserve complication just seals the deal. I forsee selling a few reps as this will get some wrist time. Thank you RWG for bringing me into the rep world and now the evolution to interesting gens... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 30, 2014 Made in Japan and just feels right. Now, what's the next gen... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 30, 2014 Great looker and looks to gave AAA build quality. Are they part of Seiko? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted May 30, 2014 Very nice indeed , classic lines . with a smart dressy look.. Build quality looks to be very good, crisp printing and everything nicely centered Wear it in good health Dal. Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted May 30, 2014 Yep I'm also transitioning towards these realistically priced Gens. Enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted May 30, 2014 Great looker and looks to gave AAA build quality. Are they part of Seiko? It has been a subsidiary of the Seiko Corporation since 2001 and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Seiko in 2009. Orient is the largest producer of mechanical watches in Japan. Amazing piece LG...you have tempted me to maybe treat myself to a orient star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted May 30, 2014 Great pics by the way LightGeek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 30, 2014 My only two niggles are the glossy dial face, wish it was matte, and the hour/second hands a tiny bit longer to reach the hash marks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted May 30, 2014 Very nice LG.. Dimensions of this lovely time piece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakdds300 52 Posted May 30, 2014 Not usually a fan of the pale face, but that is a fantastic specimen. Wear it well my friend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George. 34 Posted May 30, 2014 That's very sharp mate, nice pick up. It looks quite large to me, maybe touching on 45mm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 31, 2014 That's very sharp mate, nice pick up. It looks quite large to me, maybe touching on 45mm? Nope that's a bad shot. Here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted May 31, 2014 39.5mm. It wears like ... 37 in real life. It's very comfortable. That Black Bay felt like a cheese grater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted May 31, 2014 I really like the look of the retro grade hands, nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted May 31, 2014 Very nice, I like those retrograde watches- been looking at a Maurice Lacroix version, but they're not that cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites