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Blown away by Grand Seiko
Jul 01, 2021,03:33 AM
I just don’t get how GS can make such a tremendous watch for such a low price, the zeratsu finishing is outrageous!!! So is the quality of materials used and the sheer amount of engineering put into the design and the movement.
What really got me since I got it has been the dial, this is not my first GS but it’s certainly my favorite, and it’s mostly the mesmerizingly beautiful dial, GS went for a more traditional look here compared to their better known textured dials but the hand lacquer quality makes for a far more precious result. That coupled with the diamond like polished indices and the wonderful ceramic bezel gives you far more pretty per buck than you have any right to ask for.
I am unable to capture the blue dial in pictures, this is one to experience in person, but here is a pic anyway:
I am very pleased to see GS making headway in terms of their design, here is a casual GMT that truly feels unique and in a very Japanese fashion. Kind of reminds me of Lexus sedans somehow.
Also of note is the amount of thought that went into making the watch large at 44mm yet comfortable for all wrist sizes, the curvature of the case sloping inwards makes the watch unobstructive when flexing the wrist.
The bracelet is the weak point of this offering in my opinion, a significant upgrade from previous GS bracelets that borrowed heavily from commercially produced Seikos, but still not at the level of Rolex or Omega, especially the clasp.
Overall I am over the moon with this piece, such a fantastic value and a truly beutifull watch with a great movement. I highly recommend this particular Grand Seiko
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Blown away by Grand Seiko
By: afaleh : July 1st, 2021-03:33
I just don’t get how GS can make such a tremendous watch for such a low price, the zeratsu finishing is outrageous!!! So is the quality of materials used and the sheer amount of engineering put into the design and the movement. What really got me since I ...
The Pepsi has a great bezel
By: afaleh : July 1st, 2021-12:25
And the history with Pan Am, but the case finishing is really sub par. I hope GS catches on and has a ripple effect among Swiss brands in the same way Lange got them to develop fiber in house chronographs
:)
By: afaleh : July 1st, 2021-17:16
I do hope my previous comments did not offend any admirers of the Pepsi, that certainly was not the intent. We all enjoy wrist watches in our own way, and have our own take on them, we are fortunate to have so many to choose from. That said, the GS really...
Not sure what the point is
By: afaleh : July 2nd, 2021-01:32
But it seems I really did rub you the wrong way. In hindsight, these are enthusiast forums and passions run high, I should have considered that before describing the Pepsi so harshly, my apologies to you sir if that upset you. That aside, this particular ...
Yes…interesting..
By: myles721 : July 1st, 2021-10:51
The GMT market is pretty competitive. Being an Omega guy I went with this one. The specs are very impressive but I wish they had included the military time on the dial as well like your Seiko. ...
I was considering that same Omega
By: afaleh : July 1st, 2021-12:23
Great watches both, GS edged it out as I wanted to diversify my collection and had too many Omegas, but they both have their strong points.
Blown Away by Grand Seiko
By: Boxcar : July 1st, 2021-11:44
Even though I already have an SBGE 001 I am really tempted by this watch . I often wonder why some collectors have the several variations of the same model . That said this watch is different enough. It is also a Hi Beat instead of a Spring Drive.
I actually prefer the hi beat
By: afaleh : July 2nd, 2021-01:33
Not sure why but I just haven’t warmed up to SD yet, just prefer all mechanical so far
Hi Beat vs Spring Drive
By: Boxcar : July 2nd, 2021-02:46
I have two of each if you include my Eichi II . Both have there appeal . I think of the Spring Drive as mostly mechanical . I guess the SD is like buying a car where the computers help the mechanical parts of the car function better ,
Interesting take on SD
By: afaleh : July 2nd, 2021-02:56
I have not delved too deeply into it, definitely worth considering when it comes in a package as nice as the Eichi II. Wow that’s a nice watch, would love to see some pics and hear your take on it after ownership please
Interesting Take
By: Boxcar : July 2nd, 2021-19:38
I have posted some photos before but I will take some new ones soon. I feel very fortunate to have one . It required me to get rid of a couple very nice watches that I did not wear often. It is not a watch with an complications but the finishing is superb...
Me as well…
By: myles721 : July 2nd, 2021-11:22
One of the reasons I own a mechanical anti magnetic is reliability ie…no electronic components. I dislike the way it looks as well…they do a good job of hiding the electronics but…uggh.
I love this watch but
By: Jesper : July 1st, 2021-18:24
IMO it could be improved with a “click” bezel that doesn’t spin freely. Except of this it is top
Fully agree on that point
By: afaleh : July 1st, 2021-19:11
The Willy Nilly bezel is one area in addition to the bracelet that could have improved
From Monochrome
By: oyster case : July 2nd, 2021-15:27
"The dark section, for night hours, features luminous numerals, while on the white section of the bezel, for day hours, it is the background that is illuminated to contrast with the dark numerals. Pretty cool. Also, Grand Seiko deliberately divided the be...
I don’t see where the design flaw is
By: afaleh : July 2nd, 2021-15:44
It seems like you are assuming all manufacturers will have to go to the same length Rolex did in manufacturing the Batman and Pepsi bezels? I wouldn’t consider that a design flaw in the same fashion I don’t mind a date display at 4, doesn’t have to be a b...
I did
By: afaleh : July 2nd, 2021-16:27
But that doesn’t change my view, the purpose of the bicolor bezel is to indicate which side is AM and which is PM. That is accomplished. All bi colored bezels are approximate to some degree, the GS more so. I see the illuminated asymmetrical bezel as a de...
Agreed!
By: afaleh : July 2nd, 2021-15:45
Well said
