vernon
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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-issues (must also think about trying to get an SBGW 033 some time), but I also like the 44GS style case - so it's a difficult choice for me!
I remember reading about how the case on the SBGW047 is forged 13 times at 1,100 degrees I think before being polished - are all of the 44GS style cases made in the same way?
The SBGV 005 / 007 does look to be a really nice watch and it's slim too, but it's also 40mm diameter and I do like the slightly smaller size of the historic re-issues. It is also quite a bit less money than the self dater!
So if anyone has handled or indeed owns any of these watches I'd love to hear your thoughts, especially on the SBGV005 / 007.
Thanks for any feedback and Best wishes to all GS fans!
Vernon.
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Hello vernon!
By: KIH : August 26th, 2014-17:33
... 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...
Good idea...
By: nikidasi : August 27th, 2014-10:12
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...
