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SBGH013 vs. SBGW253
Thinking about adding to my Grand Seiko collection. I have the opportunity to purchase either of these two watches, or both. The SBGW253 is likely the more historical piece, modeled after the First Grand Seiko. What are your thoughts, and in your opinion, the pluses and minuses, of both of these pieces? Thanks.
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SBGH013 vs. SBGW253
Thinking about adding to my Grand Seiko collection. I have the opportunity to purchase either of these two watches, or both. The SBGW253 is likely the more historical piece, modeled after the First Grand Seiko. What are your thoughts, and in your opinion,...
Less is more
At this point in my life I am striving for simplicity, I would therefore go time only.
Except for the Dauphine Hands these seem completely different to me.
The "no nonsense" numerals, date and multiple lines of text implies Sport Watch whereas the cleaner dial with pared down and refined text suggests Dress Watch. The thinner bezel and smaller crown also give a finer appearance in the bottom picture again. M...
Thanks Greg. All good points!
I’m actually trying to rationalize buying the watch pictured on the bottom, as I already committed to the acquire the watch on top last week, which was just serviced at Grand Seiko and offered to me at an unbelievably fair price. And lo and behold, the bo...
You did the Purist thing…
And bought both 😂👍🏻👏🏻 The hi-beat movement is a nice one and worth having IMHO but then I am biased 😉 And the reissue of the first is a wonderfully elegant piece 👌🏻
Handset on both is wonderful
Hi Always liked this handset on GS. Both are great - from what I can remember the second is manual, so worth considering if you prefer autos. Overall for the cleanliness of the dial I'd probably go for the second, but honestly both look to be great choice...
I am leaning toward the 253, history and purity.
I have the earlier re-issue , SBGW033, smaller at 36mm.
Always an interesting issue
Rarity vs. aesthetics. If you can afford both, why not. Since you said "you were made an offer you couldn't refuse" (that would be a good line in a movie!" if you decided to sell it, you might make a few bucks. I'm a big fan of GS. One of the best value f...
You quoted from what is likely my favorite movie of all time!
Another favorite line of mine toward the end of the movie: Don Corleone: “Tattaglia is a pimp. He never could have outfought Santino. But I didn't know until this day that it was Barzini all along.”
Both Have their Charms
Less formal? - I'm not a fan of date windows but the Numerals, Dial Color, and Hands! More formal - No Date all dates and every dates
The Grand Seiko First would be my choice if it had the Special Dial logo.
As SBGW253 doesn't have it, I would choose the other one and look for another reedition of the First Grand Seiko featuring the Special Dial logo: www.watchprosite.com Best, Emmanuel