Totally agree. I took a look at a snowflake just after Chisholm Hunter in Bluewater first began selling GS, so a fair while after the hype of them had spread. Whilst I thought the dial was every bit as gorgeous as the photos I'd seen, I was left feeling the whole package was a little sterile for my tastes (I know that will be the appeal for some of course), and I knew I'd get bored of it quite quickly.
The strap is one of Mickael's by the way (Atelier Romane). He's a member here. I bought it a while ago, but it's just been sitting in the strap drawer waiting for the right watch. I had a bit of a splurge late last night when I knew this was on its way, and ordered another of his (vintage blue pigskin), a couple of ColaReb straps, a Gekota mesh (already arrived!), and possibly a Hodinkee too - I lost track! :)
Not sure about the mesh..