I completely understand your ultimate dilemma !

It would be a very hard choice to make. But I think I would personally pick the Zenith among this particular trio.
The silver dial is very fine with me for the Seiko and the Rail speaks a little less to me.
Let's hope that your three dreams will come true, but in succession and with sufficient time between them!
Best, Emmanuel

Trying on the SLGW004 & the new Locomotive

By: quattro : August 14th, 2025-07:29

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 , a modern recreation of the Hi-Beat 45GS, and the Credor Locomotive are both watches that I find very attractive, so much so that I have dedicated a thread to each of them: Grand Seiko ref. SLGW004 & SLGW005 Overview of the Credor...

SLGW004 and 005 are interesting watches

By: anon_852399 : August 14th, 2025-12:16

I like the aesthetics, for sure. I am not hlwever comvinced aboit the new movement with that new escapememt - I have heard complaina re accuracy. Please also check PM, thanks.

I’m sad to learn about these complaints.

By: quattro : August 14th, 2025-13:16

I didn’t know the new Dual Impulse Escapement had accuracy issues. It’s a pity because it’s beautiful and the winding experience is really wonderful. I’ve answered your PM! Best, Emmanuel

SJX wrote an interesting article on this new Grand Seiko escapement and they mentioned that this particular assymetrical design introduces technical challenges

By: anon_852399 : August 14th, 2025-13:54

of its own... My example has been a bit too fast to my liking and the rate varied somewhat between days.

I really like the Locomotive!

By: AuHavrePro : August 14th, 2025-15:08

And, yes, I completely agree with your drawback observations.... 🙂 Thank you very much for the excellent pictures, cheers, Filip

Thanks for reading, Filip!

By: quattro : August 14th, 2025-21:54

I think the locomotive could be a great watch with three improvements : adjustable clasp, screw-down crown and matching date disc (with a more subtle frame for the date window)… Best, Emmanuel

. . . like Robin's . . . . . . when GS releases a version with a black dial. (Let's provisionally call it SLBW006.) My ultimate dilemma? GS offers what I want, Omega releases a manual wind Rail, and Zenith puts out a steel cal 135 chronometer. All at the ...