What time is it? Watches and horology

Cheers!

Helson sent a prepaid Fedex to take it back, however when it was returned to me,they filled out the customs form incorrectly. It wasn't marked up as a warranty return and so I was left with having to pay import duties and VAT for a second time! Helson wouldn't entertain refunding me for their error.

The watch was sorted and I like it but having to effectively pay for a warranty left a bad taste and I would not recommend Helson to anyone.

Fuck. That's very poor indeed.

People seem to prefer the old layout with Seiko at 12 but I’m team rebrand.

I think they’re great, those, and the bracelet does feel really nice. I’m glad they’ve updated it and are offering it officially in the west now. PSA though, they've made some very small changes to the case on the new SBGW301 and SBGW305 to make the end link fit a little better (plus a change to the crystal for maintenance / disassembly reasons - dunno if that means no more glue bubbles).

The blued second hand is a very nice touch on those IMO. Properly heat blued by hand, by one bloke, one at a time.

Hm, that’s nicer than it looks in the product shots isn’t it.

I think all of their light coloured dials look really flat in GS's own pics. There's a photographer on here that takes far better product shots than any I've seen GS using. Was it Mr Smyth? Pretty sure it wasn't ejay

That tracks. Didn’t realize you worked there. Good luck in your new venture!

When I can be bothered to get the macro lens out I like to have a go…

GS product shots are diabolically bad, but their European social team manages to take some good shots.

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Good luck!

Cheers gents!

@JB, been there since 2018 - before that I worked as an agent for them in the Benelux so all in - been with them since 2011 really.

Time for a change - different industry altogether but still two wheels. Motorbikes this time.

Happy Friday all!!

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Feliz Navidad!

@regal I'M TRYING! why are you so hard to please!! 😩

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Every time I see that diver I like it more. Wish it was a bit more affordable

That’s cool. I used to be in the “Grand Seiko only” camp, but now it doesn’t bother me as much. I need to sleep on it few times, I think.

Happy Friday, very wet hike in the Lake District today - 300m WR required.

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My dad just got this. The dial is nice but I'm not very impressed by the finish of the case or the bracelet

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Yeah, I dunno what’s going on with that, although the date change mechanism is not the instantaneous type, it’s the type that starts to engage a few hours before midnight. So I’m not sure if perhaps it’s doing that? Dunno. I haven’t seen other pictures of those where it’s misaligned, I don’t think.

NSFW 😍

You probably need to take my photos for me

Mad! Didn't know that. Best of luck with everything! 🌲

Hi chum.
Hope the move goes well for you.
Have a great Christmas 🎅

Happy Friday and merry Christmas all.

With the new release Tudor Orange Ba(th)y Times.

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Same to you mate, cheers!!

Insta ad, looks like Casio are getting everyone prepped before opening the chrimbo cards from their nan.

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With the slowdown in prices for luxury goods do we think the day of being able to walk into an AD and buy an Explorer will appear in ‘24?

No