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Hello vernon!
... to answer your question.
All GS cases were/ are made like that - 13 to 15 times forging and in between 5 minutes heated at 1,500C (in case of SS, other metals are heated at different temperature). Then, shaved a bit and polished - edges are left completely edgy and polished surface is very mirror-like......
When it comes to Quartz, GS quartz are 10 sec per year spec, while there have been LEs which boast 5 sec per year spec. You may want to dig such LEs 
Or, Self Dater re-issue black dial may be tempting or 44GS style.....
The re-issue should be made close to the original - my thinking, so, I would go for 44GS style quartz, maybe? But then again, looking at Self Dater re-issue, it looks so cool.... It's all up to you. Try it, if you can, and decide which one speaks to you most. Self Dater may be good for you in the end.... Enjoy the hunt!
Anti-magnetic quartz modes are also cool. Ah, titanium is good, too.....
Best,
Ken
Thinking about a quartz GS.....
Hello again! I'm thinking about getting a quartz GS to go with my SBGW047. I was curious if anyone has either seen or owns either: - the Self Dater limited re-issue ref SBGV 009 / 011, or - the 44GS style SBGV 005 / 007. I like the Seiko historical re-iss...
Hello vernon!
... to answer your question. All GS cases were/ are made like that - 13 to 15 times forging and in between 5 minutes heated at 1,500C (in case of SS, other metals are heated at different temperature). Then, shaved a bit and polished - edges are left compl...
Thanks Ken..
throwing titsnium in gives even more choice - I'm determined to get one of them, but which one.........choices choices, but what fun! Thank you. Vernon
You are welcome!
... hunting is the fun part. Think, think, think, try, try, try..... Go for whatever speaks to you! Ken PS.... and report back here :-)
Good idea...
Hi, Vernon, If you enjoy your GS SBGW047, it is likely you will love the quartz GS SBGV009 as well. For me personally, SBGV009 is a necessary complementary piece to SBGW047. I take note on regular basis and the date feature on SBGV009 is very useful for m...
Wow - what a threesome!
Thanks Indera for your thoughts which are really helpful and for the inspiring photos. Best wishes, Vernon
They say "good things always come in three"...
Thanks, Vernon, Good luck with your choice. SBGV005, 007, 009, or 011, I think you can't go wrong with any of them. :-)
Wow, here is another hard-core SEIKO fan....
.. very, very nice collection you have! Thanks for showing us. Please show more! Ken
Thank you for the kind words, Ken!
I learnt a lot about GS from your posts here. Indera
Well, I am glad to be of any help!
.. that makes me even happier! Please keep coming back here and discuss SEIKO! Best, Ken
