GS snowflake used prices

[Middo]

Are these relatively strong as GS go? Spotted a rather snazzy older model with Seiko text today and fancy giving one a try. What should I be looking at paying for a decent example? The newer ones have been on here for about £4K recently, are the older dials with the Seiko brandongvmuch different?

[PJ S]

Pre-owned prices have somewhat stiffened a bit, but there’s no difference between the original SBGA011 and the new SBGA211, other than text on the dial.
At some stage during the life of the 011, probably 2013, the rotor received Tokyo Stripes (diagonal version of Geneva Stripes) to match that of the bridges beneath it – and does look all the better for it.

[Middo]

Thanks for the info.

[paskinner]

Jura sometimes do quite big discounts on the Snowflake. But you need to keep an eye open. They suddenly pop up. What I would like is a spring drive without the power reserve, which clutters the dial somewhat.

[PhilipJI]

Jura sometimes do quite big discounts on the Snowflake. But you need to keep an eye open. They suddenly pop up. What I would like is a spring drive without the power reserve, which clutters the dial somewhat.

The power reserve does lead to mixed opinions, some like and some don't. I would find it useful as I rotate watches.