Grand Seiko SBGW267 vs SBGW291

[Ribena36]

Interested to hear any opinions about these 2 models.

I think both are very smart, simple and would wear well in the office. Though the case design for the 291 does make it quite "sparkly" with angled polished surfaces.

[MadeOfCheese]

I’m not familiar with either but, all other things being equal (size, movement, cost etc) I’d go for the 291, no question.

[lughugger]

They’re both stunning. The 291 obviously has the OG case but I would be fearful of those expanses of zaratsu polishing and don’t know if I could handle the risk and then live with the inevitable scratches. I think I prefer the double quartile indices too so
my pick would be the 267.


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[pete-r]

I had a 267 very briefly. Can't explain why but it was less than the sum of its parts to me. The dial is incredible and I can see the appeal.

[JGJG]

267; the 291 is obdurately luggy. Design grammar, design schmammer.

[Rocket Man]

Those are both excellent choices, I'd be happy to own either of them.

I'd say that the 44GS case is more dressy and the round case a little more casual, especially on the brown strap.

Personally I think the 44GS is a design classic and it works much better on the slim manual wind (or quartz) cases than the spring drive or mechanical models.

The 291 looks unmistakably like a Grand Seiko, the 267 looks more like a classic European dress watch.

Can't go wrong really. Wrist shots when you have one please!

[Ribena36]

Thanks for your comments guys, will certainly be adding some pics of and when I do purchase!


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[OldHooky]

The 44GS leave me cold. Designed by function not heart IMO.

I have the SGBW283 and it’s a delight in every aspect. The incredible dial, the hands, the case shape - all the GS features I’ve wanted, in one model.

They need to be tried on to rule in or out.

[notenoughwrists]

double quartile indices

Excellent.




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