New GS Hi-Beat

TimelessLuxWatches · Post by **TimelessLuxWatches** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:35 pm

Check out this SBGH263:

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:54 pm

The date kills it AND it's pretty expensive IIRC. Is it too big as well?

TimelessLuxWatches · Post by **TimelessLuxWatches** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:56 pm

The size is good for me, 39.5mm. I would also have preferred it without a date though. And hand-wound (but still Hi-Beat, a nonexistent movement) if I'm really going for broke.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:57 pm

A little big for me, but not "seiko big".

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:59 pm

Price?

TimelessLuxWatches · Post by **TimelessLuxWatches** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 1:03 pm

Chocodove wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 05, 2017 12:59 pm
Price?

I don't have one yet but I might be able to let you know by tomorrow.

BacoNoir · Post by **BacoNoir** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:04 pm

Kind of boring with the off white / gold combo.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:23 pm

This shouldn't be the case, but I also like the old layout much better. Just seems off without the Seiko at the top of these dials.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:46 pm

I'll third that. More expensive and an uglier dial. Sad. BIGLY.

TimelessLuxWatches · Post by **TimelessLuxWatches** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 10:23 am

Lol it's not my favorite GS, but I do still love it. I'd like it more with Breguet numerals.

Denizen · Post by **Denizen** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:25 pm

Seppia wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 05, 2017 2:06 pm
Not my cup of tea.
I'm also among those who vastly preferred the bond-esque

SEIKO
GS
Grand Seiko

Dial

I mean isn't this awesome?

Likewise, not having the Seiko on the dial for Grand Seiko seems strange though I do understand their intent...I'm just not sure it needed to go away.

I remember when I bought my GS through Seiya-san years ago. Now having direct access to GS thru US ADs is definitely a step forward.

As for this boutigue-only model, the number dial isn't bad...but not liking it enough to buy.

I wish GS would execute somethng in other than the dauphine hands to take the brand to a new place.

And a pic of mine..,

jimyritz · Post by **jimyritz** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:31 am

Awful-- just don't like it-- the date window is terrible.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:35 am

jimyritz wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:31 am
Awful-- just don't like it-- the date window is terrible.

I like your honesty. The tall thin dial numbers looks like ass combined with the date wheel font as well. I'm sure it looks a million times better in person though. Seiko pictures are... not good.

pbj204 · Post by **pbj204** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:51 am

Looks like a department store Seiko. Just not impressive.

I've owned 3 Grand Seiko. Beautifully sculpted cases with impressive Zartsu polishing. I don't see it here.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:21 am

pbj204 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:51 am
Looks like a department store Seiko. Just not impressive.

I've owned 3 Grand Seiko. Beautifully sculpted cases with impressive Zartsu polishing. I don't see it here.

It's a shitty seiko picture. I'm sure it's there.

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