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Grand Seiko & Rolex DateJust
For the guys here that own both, how do they compare?
Quality, accuracy, workmanship etc.
Manufacture
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Review
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Discussion
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Collection
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Grand Seiko & Rolex DateJust
For the guys here that own both, how do they compare? Quality, accuracy, workmanship etc.
Do you have a specific model of grand seiko in mind?
Spring drive, mechanical, series 9, etc
I've owned both...
Several models of the Datejust and only one of GS... SBGR321. I love the Datejust 36mm... The GS was very nice but my only gripe was the thickness. I felt it was too thick for a basic watch with only a date complication. 13.5mm i think it was....a full 2m...
I have both and am hardly alone in that regard, here on our forum.
I bought the GS about 2 years ago and the Date Just about 2 months ago. Maybe it’s the case size, maybe it’s the fact that the GS (with Hi-Beat movement) loses nearly 6 seconds a day, maybe it’s some other, “je ne sais quois”, but if I had to choose betwe...
Have had 2x of both…
I’ve owned SBGE255 and SBGE275 from Grand Seiko. Own a 2024 Rolex Datejust on jubilee with fluted bracelet in 36mm and had an older one before from the last gen with hidden clasp. The Grand Seikos were definitely better made from the dial perspective and ...
Owned both, sold both
previously owned: 1. rolex datejust 36mm, black dial with roulette date 116234 2. SBGK005 elegance collection No issue with accuracy for both, but I much prefer the manual winding experience of the grand seiko Build quality equally great, I'd argue the GS...