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CharliesPal · 21 September 2022, 05:47 AM

I've owned 4 Grand Seiko's :

Grand Seiko 'Limited Edition' SBGR311
Grand Seiko "Snowflake' SBGA211
Grand Seiko 'Limited Edition' GMT SBGN001
Grand Seiko 'Heritage Collection' SBGV229

I currently own none.

Grand Seiko's have incredible dials...but then, so does many Seiko's, even Seiko 5's. Their bracelets are subpar, a Seiko trademark and if one was to compare them to any modern Rolex bracelet, the Grand Seiko bracelets are junk.

I like their movement's, especially their HAQ Caliber 9F models, I never did buy into the whole watch having a ''soul'' and one must shun all quartz. Grand Seiko like Seiko grow their own quartz crystals, keeping everything in-house and their 9F models are crazy accurate.

Another strong point is the Zaratsu polishing but having had the models I've had I can honestly say that they are no better than other higher end brands that I compared them to.

My opinion is that while Grand Seiko makes a nice watch they are years away from having the quality feel that a Rolex has when handled and worn.

21 September 2022, 05:47 AM	#95
CharliesPal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Newfoundland Posts: 17	I've owned 4 Grand Seiko's : Grand Seiko 'Limited Edition' SBGR311 Grand Seiko "Snowflake' SBGA211 Grand Seiko 'Limited Edition' GMT SBGN001 Grand Seiko 'Heritage Collection' SBGV229 I currently own none. Grand Seiko's have incredible dials...but then, so does many Seiko's, even Seiko 5's. Their bracelets are subpar, a Seiko trademark and if one was to compare them to any modern Rolex bracelet, the Grand Seiko bracelets are junk. I like their movement's, especially their HAQ Caliber 9F models, I never did buy into the whole watch having a ''soul'' and one must shun all quartz. Grand Seiko like Seiko grow their own quartz crystals, keeping everything in-house and their 9F models are crazy accurate. Another strong point is the Zaratsu polishing but having had the models I've had I can honestly say that they are no better than other higher end brands that I compared them to. My opinion is that while Grand Seiko makes a nice watch they are years away from having the quality feel that a Rolex has when handled and worn.