It just occurred . . .

Oct 15, 2014,11:42 AM
 

. . . there might be another reason why you refer to Mr Ohira . . . 


 

. . . as the 'God of Adjustment', Ken.  He bears an uncanny resemblance to . . . 

 
[Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments]

. . . this gentleman.

smile

Here's hoping there's an opportunity for him to visit Los Angeles soon!

Warmest,

Art



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SEIKO New York Boutique Visit

 
 By: KIH : October 12th, 2014-05:26
I had heard that Mr. Ohira - who I call the "God" of adjustment would be performing demonstration at SEIKO's newly opened boutique, I couldn't help going and greeting Here it is. New building (to me...). Next the the gigantic Tourneau.... And inside is he...  
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Ken did a complete report so i have little to add...

 
 By: Ronald Held : October 12th, 2014-06:07
Mr. Ohira was extremely skilled in assembling and disassembling the 9S movement. I unfortunately did not look closely enough to see which watch he was wearing. The staff was friendly and listened to my suggestions for enhancements to some of their 9F move... 
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Another great report Ken!

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : October 13th, 2014-19:27
Now I definitely am in full regret that I couldnt join you! :P Would love to learn more from the God of Adjustment from Seiko. Looks like a new boutique in a nice new building. Thanks for the photos and reports and I wish all success to the Seiko NY bouti... 
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Yup, it's a bit tidy, but very nice atmosphere! [nt]

 
 By: KIH : October 14th, 2014-04:06
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Will the atmosphere change when the "God of Adjustment"..

 
 By: Ronald Held : October 14th, 2014-04:41
is not at that store?
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Great report, would love to visit a seiko store like this, must

 
 By: Hulk : October 14th, 2014-14:46
See watches i don't come across often. Cheers Steve
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Exactly!

 
 By: KIH : October 15th, 2014-14:01
That is why SEIKO made a boutique here - hopefully in other regions soon, too! Ken
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I wish I could have been there, instead of typhooning in Japan

 
 By: cazalea : October 15th, 2014-05:47
but tomorrow we will head to Seiko factories on behalf of the PuristS and hope to soon give a report. In the meantime, I have been teaching the staff of the Princess Cruise Ship about Grand Seiko and its lower-level siblings. Well, somebody had to do it, ...  
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Did you check the label . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 15th, 2014-11:29
. . . for country of origin, Mike? Bass Stateside is brewed in New York; just wondering if you could detect a difference between our stuff and the genuine article from the UK. Kinda funny how you're there and Ken's here ;-) . . .
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any chance of asking uncomfortable technical questions there? (nt)

 
 By: Ronald Held : October 15th, 2014-13:46
NT
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I am pretty sure...

 
 By: KIH : October 15th, 2014-14:00
.. that Mike is having much, much, much more fun time than I am now. Meeting, meeting, meeting..... I got a hundred new business cards and can't remember who's who and what we discussed.... Three more days to go - ah, I am attending the dinner with Presid... 
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It just occurred . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 15th, 2014-11:42
. . . there might be another reason why you refer to Mr Ohira . . . . . . as the 'God of Adjustment', Ken. He bears an uncanny resemblance to . . . [Charlton Heston in The Ten Commandments ] . . . this gentleman. :-) Here's hoping there's an opportunity f...  
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great report on the boutique

 
 By: ED209 : October 15th, 2014-20:49
Looks like a nice place to visit on a future trip to NYC. Regards, ED-209
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