Reply With QuoteI suppose at a certain price, it stops being a GS and becomes a Credor.
An LE of 50, for the US market only, rose gold, US$29.5k before discount. Am I mad?
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I suppose at a certain price, it stops being a GS and becomes a Credor.
why have you bought it?
Not yet. Have been offered one, for delivery early 2020, discount potential too. I have cast my eye at other brands for an alternative, but found nothing which appeals. Only possible option is a pre-owned Lange 1 in platinum.Originally Posted by bwest76
I always admire the Credor Eichi - exquisite and the porcelain dial is to die for.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
We wouldn't be questioning thoughts if it was a gold Rolex, and the GS will be made to at least the same standard.
Therefore if the Rolex is worth it, the GS is if you're thinking of inherent and intrinsic value.
We all know it may not have the resale value, but are you thinking about that with a gold watch?
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And Lange 1 all day long! Class on another level.
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A lovely watch doubtless, but a textured dial as opposed to a clean enamel finish, is my current preference.I always admire the Credor Eichi - exquisite and the porcelain dial is to die for.
I wouldn't bother. Either go big and get the Eichi II in rose gold or platinum or go regular and just get a lovely stainless steel version.
Interestingly, I would be ditching a blue dial, WG GMT 126719 for this piece.
This.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
If your considering it then you know the answer. If the GS has the Rolex resale you would have already done it... If it was me and I thought it would stay then I'd do it - knowing is well never be a watch to try and quickly liquidate.
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That would be like ditching your G Wagon for the JEEP.
Point (possibly) taken!
There aren't many Eichi IIs to buy. Eg the US gets literally one or two a year.
Look at the rose gold Eichi 2. A discount can be had from the Seiko Boutique
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Down to personal choice of course, but that WG GMT is a stunner. I think I would keep it over the GS.
Not for me. A GS is all about being understated. That dial is just to bling for me and is out of keeping with the watch. Perfect for American market !
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I appreciate the feedback. Here is another, dealer-sourced pic. The dial looks quite subtle.
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To answer your question, yes. Hard to be objective because I really don't like the watch, but I wouldn't pay anything like that for a GS if I did....unless I was certain I'd be keeping it for ever.
I'd say around £4k-£5k is close to too much for a GS for my liking - good job I really don't like most of their styling and prefer the cheaper models.
It's just a matter of time...
For context purposes, I bought this lovely SS GS a few weeks ago. I adore it. This, and my Duo-face Reverso, get all my wrist time. I have become a leather convert!
I have wanted a RG piece for sometime, and this GS, with it’s beautifully textured dial, really appeals.
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On the gold one, love the case shape, love the brand, and their dials can never be judged by photos. I’d bet in person it’s subtle and elegant, but their watches simply have to be seen and worn to be understood.
On the value, most people demand hundreds of years of history, vast global advertising campaigns, instant recognition, rock solid value retention in the foreseeable future, and the faint smell of old cigars before they will part with that much for a watch. If you’re not one of those people, good for you!
Good pics from HODINKEE shop.
Looks like the case wears quite high on the wrist though, the 60s originals and indeed the quartz wear flatter.
I'm not a huge fan of gold watches, but this does look pretty! :)
Love the fact that it's effectively a gold dress watch, but it's still got the good ol' Seiko lug holes!
I guess this is a very nicely finished watch with excellent movement but I prefer your Rolex to this. A personal choice,I guess.
If nothing else this thread has alerted me to Credor. Fortunately they are so out of reach I will just have to look longingly at pictures of them.
Are you sure? Why?, it's certainly not better looking, but that name eh?
Got a new watch, divers watch it is, had to drown the bastard to get it!
What model is this, please?For context purposes, I bought this lovely SS GS a few weeks ago. I adore it. This, and my Duo-face Reverso, get all my wrist time. I have become a leather convert!
I have wanted a RG piece for sometime, and this GS, with it’s beautifully textured dial, really appeals.
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I’m sure it’s beautifully made etc
Just couldn’t walk past a Lange & Soehne at that level
Or a VC for that matter
To answer OP’s question though for me tops I would spend on a GS is $5000-6000 as the only GS, I have bought or think of buying are their dive watches. I doubt if I would ever buy a GS in precious metal.
But that is just me.
I actually like the looks of the watch in question even if it is not as understated as the usual Grand Seikos.
As for Credor certainly there are people who love them and are obviously very well made but they do nothing for me.
Its not better looking *to you*.
I'd keep the GMT as well. The GS does nothing for me and that rehaut looks massive in the hodinkee pic.
As do the lugs
+1, looks are subjective, so a bit of a ridiculous point by Daddel. Just to be clear, neither do anything for me aesthetically.
OP - if you are looking at a high end GS, you need to get one that has been made by the micro artist studio such as the Eichi II. Probably a price bracket higher though.
With respect, I think that saying the lugs on a 44GS case look large may be missing the point! If you're after a more traditional design, you may prefer the SBGW235 and friends. But the 44GS case is a 60s classic, and its unusual shape is part of what makes Grand Seiko who they are.
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Forgive me, lazy post. I appreciate it's heritage, but what I mean to say is that in rose gold the proportions seem to change somewhat.
Arguably it works better in platinum ;-)
OP - buy either of thesehttps://watchesbysjx.com/2019/03/gra...sary-9r02.html
I have owned several GS, I want to like them, but they are terribly clumsy.
Often too big, always too thick.
This GS has a power reserve on the front dial of an exquisite Dress Watch. Why?
You may well have a point there. Thank you. One thing that I really cannot stand is watches which sit high on the wrist, due often to their caseback design. I had not noticed it in that first picture before. Focuses the mind as I have to order the watch without actually trying it on.
Good pics from HODINKEE shop.
Looks like the case wears quite high on the wrist though, the 60s originals and indeed the quartz wear flatter.
SBGY003
Again, some good points. One of the attractions of my SBGY003 is how slimline it is at 10.2 mm including the beautifully domed sapphire. Also, the fact that the PR indicator has been relocated to the reverse of the watch.
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Pricey!
It is sadly! Think the one on the right is a cool $65k. But top quality isn't cheap. That GS has some of the best movement finishing you can find. The Micro Artist Studio got no less than Phillipe Dufour himself to come over and teach them how to finish. And they've really nailed it.
But this highlights my issue with the GS you're looking at - I expect a bit more in movement finishing for that price range.
You're buying the wrong ones! I agree with you on the autos (too thick) and divers (large), auto GMT (huge, for me anyway). The Snowflake wears very well for its 41mm and the quartz are the best proportioned of the lot. 37mm GS quartz are relatively small and thin, hand wound dress watches are also thin. 40mm quartz wear better than 39mm Rolex on a slim wrist.
Sorry to say, I've made it a rule never to buy a GS without trying it, they can look and wear very differently to how you might imagine. I did once, and while I liked the watch, it wasn't at all what I was expecting. More recently, 'the one' turned out to be a model I'd never considered until I tried it. A thought - you could try the auto version which is probably similar.
Maybe the 9F quartz would better suit your tastes...
Not too big.
Not clumsy.
No power reserve.
But it’s a quartz - and that’s enough to put some off.
Not me.
It’s way beyond what I need in terms of accuracy at 5 s per year. Which I like, but it’s also a nice small, elegant, simple design watch.
In days where manufacturers are adding things to the dial to differentiate - I really like that it’s just 3 hands and day / date. That’s enough for this style of watch Imho. In fact I’d probably like it more without the day/date.
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^^^^Lovely piece.
I agree with everything above. It’s what continues to draw me to the SBGX009, with it’s understatement.
To answer to OP, I like that limited edition. What thoughts are holding you back from going for it?
It seems as if production values are in decline at Hodinkee; imagine letting the model onto two photoshoots missing a cuff button...
In the Sotadic Zone, apparently.
Lookit this scrub not realising that undoing one button is a sure indication that the buttons are functional, rather than decorative, such as one might find on a plebian's off the rack two-piece.
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