Inevitably Grand

EPISODE 12:

Marc tries to fast-forward through the formalities, but settles into the usual wrist (and beer) check before getting to the big news: Aaron just landed his dream Grand Seiko—thanks to some impressive maneuvering and a little help from the TGN Slack.

The guys dig into what Seiko means to Aaron, how it’s shaped his collecting journey, and why his watches feel like an extension of his personality. It’s a story of timing, community, and the inevitably Grand outcome.

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  Enjoying a Kirkland Lager by Deschutes Brewery

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  Aaron's new Grand Seiko on his Willard bracelet

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  Tiffany & Co pocket watch

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  Scavenged Goods branding

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  Marc's vintage TISSOT Seven on aftermarket Omega bracelet

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1:21 Voodoo Ranger IPA

1:42 Kirkland / Deschutes Helles-style Lager

2:01 GABF

2:28 Deschutes Fresh-Squeezed IPA

6:55 Odell Brewing - Sloan's Lake

7:23 TRVE Brewing Co.

7:28 Grandma's House Brewing

9:16 Grand Central Watch

9:30 Lorier X Urban Gentry - Merlin

10:20 Marc's Neptune on Case in Point Instagram

10:54 Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight - 79030B navy blue

12:16 Grand Seiko SBGR289J

17:52 Grand Seiko Service Studio

19:37 Grand Seiko Boutique - New York City

29:24 Seiko 5

30:22 Rolex Oyster Perpetual

34:42 Thomas Van Straaten - VPC

47:28 Grand Central Watch Repair on Hodinkee

49:50 Scavenged Goods