Grand Seiko diver thoughts
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Grand Seiko diver thoughts
I absolutely love this watch. What are your thoughts on GS? Anyone own this model or alike?
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I'm partial to these older GS Divers, especially compared to the new reference. An SBGA029 is a lot of watch for the money, and for daily wear, SpringDrive is an incredibly robust movement. The biggest drawbacks are that it is a large, heavy case (feels like a typical Seiko diver), with surfaces that are highly polished, as well as the center links, so it will show some wear with normal use. Can't go wrong if you can find one and buy it right.
Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
Always wanted to try it, but I’m sure it would be too large.
Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
Always wanted to try it, but I’m sure it would be too large.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
I’ve wanted one badly for awhile. Not sure I can justify the price though I’m confident that it’s worth it.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
Funny I was viewing these two earlier today, which I like better. Not a fan of the power reserve indicator on the dial above.
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These look huge. Specs?59yukon01 wrote:Funny I was viewing these two earlier today, which I like better. Not a fan of the power reserve indicator on the dial above.
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Didn't go that far into the site, but yes pretty big, but they are Titanium at least.Chocodove wrote:These look huge. Specs?59yukon01 wrote:Funny I was viewing these two earlier today, which I like better. Not a fan of the power reserve indicator on the dial above.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
46.9mm x 17mm.
They look great otherwise. Lugs seem to have gotten some inspiration from the SubC, which isn’t a bad thing IMO.
They look great otherwise. Lugs seem to have gotten some inspiration from the SubC, which isn’t a bad thing IMO.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
Really wish they'd do one of these in a more manageable 40 or 42mm.
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I’d love one of these, and I could definitely pull it off.
Too bad I can’t afford it.
Too bad I can’t afford it.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
It's an incredibly beautiful series of watches. Breathtaking.
I agree a 42 mm offering would be awesome.
I agree a 42 mm offering would be awesome.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
It wore like a Shogun when I tried on the Ti version
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
Big fan of these :-) Close to the perfect dive watch IMO
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
The lugs are wide, but not so boring as a sub's. The bracelet, however, is a pure omega rip off.
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Re: Grand Seiko diver thoughts
Its a Hirsch Pure. The dive pics show it on a Hirsch Extreme. Lots of places carry Hirsch straps.
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