There seems to be some interest in GS at the moment on the forum. I thought a GS reference thread may be of interest.
GS model references are difficult to remember so please post the watch reference with the pictures.
I will start...
SBGH001 Hi beat movement with a silver dial that almost always looks white.
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Currently have my Snowflake on a blue Hirsch strap. Looked at getting a peacock. Liked it but didn't love it; if one appears on the SC at some point I might think again. Currently I want the titanium spring drive GMT with the ceramic bezel. That is liable to change with my mood
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I can tell by this thread people really love their Grand Seiko watches, I'm going to have to get one.
To the OP, excellent watch and great taste. Enjoy.
Currently have my Snowflake on a blue Hirsch strap. Looked at getting a peacock. Liked it but didn't love it; if one appears on the SC at some point I might think again. Currently I want the titanium spring drive GMT with the ceramic bezel. That is liable to change with my mood20180228_053616.jpg
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I handled one yesterday for the first time and I must say, it surprised me , lovely piece
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SBGM023 gmt. Easy choice for me as it's my only one. Silvery / ivory dial depending on the light. Love it
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Great photos. What a beauty.Originally Posted by RustyBin5
SBGM023 gmt. Easy choice for me as it's my only one
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Arrived today. The GS answer to the Explorer? SBGR257
Lovely !Arrived today. The GS answer to the Explorer? SBGR257
I think I need a black dial GS
SBGX069
And of course, a Snowflake...
@Reggie... great picture
Would love to try a Snowflake at some point !
@Ben...you have had lots of GS watches so hopefully you will post your previous watches.
There's been one or two.....
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Ben, I think you are the GS forum master
Perfectly understated, that. Absolute spit of a SARB033 as well.Arrived today. The GS answer to the Explorer? SBGR257
Here are my two, up first is my SBGA003...
...followed by my quartz SBGX063
What dial colour is that? Maybe it’s a trick of the light but it certainly reads as a grey sunburst, something I’ve never seen on a GS quartz. Or is it the blue picking up some shadow? Either way, the idea of a grey sunburst GS quartz will torment me from now on, it looks great.
EDIT: I actually had to do a white balance on the bracelet to answer my own question. Blue dial, with some tungsten light on the bracelet and a confused camera! But now I really want the non-existent grey one...
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Here are my two.
SBGJ001
SBGA029
Does anyone here have any experience of the Quartz versions and if so what do you think of them?
They workmanship is what you would expect of GS. The movement is simple and built to last. It does not have a perpetual calendar and the hour hand can not be moved in discrete hourly steps like it can on the Citizen Chronomaster. You can however pretty much expect it to run reliably during your lifetime with the occasional battery change and seals.
Thanks, I'm tempted, very tempted to get one soon.
Have fun reading this: https://timelessluxwatches.com/revie...o-9f-movement/
Yep and I think they are great. The size is perfect, beautifully finished and a great pick up and go watch.
I had this for a couple of weeks in Xmas 2016 but did not bond.
SBGR061 .. cream dial
What was it about this one you didn’t get in with? I find them very attractive, but the case seems a bit tall?I had this for a couple of weeks in Xmas 2016 but did not bond.
SBGR061 .. cream dial
Just picked this up today, I’m loving it. Pure understated class
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Lovely David you beat me to it !!!Just picked this up today, I’m loving it. Pure understated class
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My SBGX009 (as detailed on this thread). A lovely thing.
A new 253 manual wind, which I just sold, to help reduce the collection. I've had all the varieties, all of which have their charms. Grand Seiko make lovely watches.
However, they still seem to me interesting alternatives, rather than obviously superior to their Swiss competitors. I don't think they have yet equalled a Date-just (for Instance) as a great all-rounder. The manuals are wonderfully elegant, and you could argue still the most stylish model GS make. But I think their quartz models are perhaps the best choice.
You get the brilliantly finished cases and the great F9 movement. That's where I would start, if only because it's cheaper. Then on to a spring-drive, just for the technology. All good, if getting a touch pricey.
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You look after that Peter!
A new 253 manual wind, which I just sold, to help reduce the collection.
Sorry, sold it to some guy.You look after that Peter!
Bloody hell I love every watch in this thread! I can’t think of another brand I would say that about.
Some great watches on this thread
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SBGA001.
SBGX061 and SBGW001
SBGM023 here also- love this watch:
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SBGA029 - the jewel in the collection!
All but one of mine vintage.
Grand Seiko Self-dater from 1965
6145-8050 GS high-beat from 1972
A 6245-9001 from 1968
And the modern reinterpretation of the first, a SBGV009.
Martin
You just blew me away, Martin, those are truly spectacular.
My first - arrived this week, a 9F62 quartz SGBX061. At 37mm I knew it was stepping back to a size I haven't worn for what seems like years now... but its a lovely thing to live with. You barely notice you are wearing it. It is supremely comfortable.
I am fascinated by the attention to detail in making this caliber. I mean... growing your own quartz?!!
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just two...not sure if photobucket has released it sharing function
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I know from experience that the dial on Kingkitega's Tenth Anniversary spring-drive 109 is a true classic. What intrigues me is that, when briefly for sale as a limited edition, it only cost £500 more than the standard 'snowflake', in the UK. And was also even more accurate, with the best crystal.
And yet , the snowflake was far more popular. Made no sense to me then, makes no sense to me now. The 109 is special. Great photos by the way. You might rival 'Jocke.'
I have a pre order in for one of these which I'm very much looking forward to:
I'm really tempted by one. Do you know the price yet?I have a pre order in for one of these which I'm very much looking forward to:
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Jura have it up for £3500. In the US it is $3400.
Oooh! It has the little gold star. That means +/- 5 secs. per year, right?I have a pre order in for one of these which I'm very much looking forward to:
Have had a few but currently down to these two, the SBGA003
And the SBGA011
I love the detail... "GS9F" proudly embossed all over the dial with a subtle "9F25" just once... above the 5 o'clock marker.I have a pre order in for one of these which I'm very much looking forward to:
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