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 the SBGE275 movement was nice too. For example the hands and indices are usually strangely well done on GS. Personally though, I think the high polish zaratsu case finish is extremely overrated and kind of dumb for a sports watch.

BUT where rolex wins and is unbeatable is the overall package of having a reasonably sized watch with generally good workmanship and an EXCELLENT bracelet + movement. Not to mention it’s very easy to get a rolex serviced VS a spring drive GS.

I ended up selling both of my GS due to the thickness.

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By: Thomas_3 : October 29th, 2024-19:16

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?

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : October 29th, 2024-19:21

Spring drive, mechanical, series 9, etc

I don't know enough about them, but in order to

By: Thomas_3 : October 29th, 2024-20:03

compare fairly probably mechanical.

Click on the related content links in your original post. Datejust and Grand Seiko and explore some models.

By: Bill : October 29th, 2024-21:35

Easy. They don't compare. You must have both. (And, yes, I do.)

By: kjkt3 : October 30th, 2024-00:10

I've owned both...

By: josunese1975 : October 30th, 2024-01:00

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.

By: RabidManatee : October 30th, 2024-01:03

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…

By: m2 : October 30th, 2024-05:30

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

By: ccww : October 31st, 2024-04:16

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...