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*New and upcoming Credor watches*

Creating an all purpose thread to discuss new and coming Credor releases, similar to the one for GS models initiated by @ahonobaka.

As he urged there, “Let's be courteous/cognizant of leaks (aka avoid them please) since this is a sponsored forum….

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After so many hiccups, my Explorer 2 homage has finally arrived!!!

Bloody hell, no! It's not an homage. It's objectively and subjectively better than the Explorer 2, IMO. Coincidentally, this SbGE305 is my first GS after the Seiko/GS branding changes in 2017. It's supposed to arrive by 7 September. But …

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The exceptional Grand Seiko novelty, the Moonlit Birch SLGW007

Hello,

Article on a beautiful and exceptional new release from Grand Seiko, the SLGW007 Moonlit Birch

Enjoy reading!

Best regards,

Georges

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Grand Seiko Snowflake-dial Reference

In this topic @Mandaue and I are attempting to collect all of the known Grand Seiko watches using the "Snowflake" dial. I'd like to invite the community to scrutinize this list, correct any errors in the data below, and offer additional …

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Should this forum welcome Credor posts?

Credor joining W&W 2026 is a sign that the international profile will be further raised.

Should this forum actively wel…

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Thought you’d like to see my SLGB003G “Ice Forest”

Haven't posted for ages. But I picked up my UFA Grand Seiko Evolution 9 "Ice Forest" Spring Drive SLGB003G last week. Loving it and not lost a second (of course!). It's been in the pool and I plan to wear it as a daily wearer e…

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The future of Spring Drive is thinner and hybrid

With the caveat that no single patent application indicates a future product, here are my prognostications on the future technological path of Spring Drive, with explanations based on both Seiko patent filings and my reading of the 2025 watch market.

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My SBGA231 has changed my perspective on my collection

I didn't think my perspective on my watch collection would change. I have a healthy mix of cheap (Seiko quartz) and expensive (Zenith Defy) watches and plenty in-between.

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Father’s Day gift, the SBGA231G

Needed to wait till Father's Day to receive this. Brand new old stock from authorised dealer. Without the 3-o'clock lume blob! Winner!

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Heading to Japan – where to find second hand GS?

Landing in Tokyo but will be there 20 days so can realistically get almost anywhere.

Where should I put on my shortlist to visit?

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