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sinkholeninja · 25 August 2021, 07:34 PM

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-pics-and-pric

Essentially an SBGW231 with a different dial. I wonder if they fixed the QC issue regarding bubbles under the crystal that some members reported on here.

1William · 25 August 2021, 08:21 PM

More releases, more choices, too many watches.

sinkholeninja · 25 August 2021, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

More releases, more choices, too many watches.

I agree. Although some people appreciate LE and more choice, I for one think that GS are overdoing it. They are repurposing dials in many references with small variations (e.g. colour), which I think ends up making them less special. A good example of this is the amazing Birch dial being repurposed in SBGJ249. All they did was change the colour and rotate it by 90 degrees.

Fleetlord · 28 August 2021, 06:59 PM

They are falling into a trap.

Get some success.

Build more and more watches

Raise prices

Leads to failure.

They need to stop.

Old Expat Beast · 28 August 2021, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

They are falling into a trap.

Get some success.

Build more and more watches

Raise prices

Leads to failure.

They need to stop.

Is this an attempted haiku?

Locust · 28 August 2021, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

They are falling into a trap.

Get some success.

Build more and more watches

Raise prices

Leads to failure.

They need to stop.

They sold out in an hour. Seriously. Call an AD and ask for one, see what they tell you. Also call and ask for the SLGA007 while you’re at it. Gone.

tom2517 · 29 August 2021, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

They are falling into a trap.

Get some success.

Build more and more watches

Raise prices

.

This part sounds like just about every brand out there.

Of course, some brands will fail, time will tell.

Fleetlord · 29 August 2021, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locust

They sold out in an hour. Seriously. Call an AD and ask for one, see what they tell you. Also call and ask for the SLGA007 while you’re at it. Gone.

So did Panerai LE…

Until they didn’t

Less is more.

PBJ1925 · 29 August 2021, 02:52 AM

Generally agree, too many LEs, many of which are too similar to one another.

With that said, love the latest release of green dials, they all look stunning.

Locust · 29 August 2021, 04:10 AM

I don’t disagree there are way too many. I don’t think comparing to Panerai makes sense. It was a different time. I also have trouble telling the difference between any two panerai. I get having a design language (see Royal oak) but the monotony over at panerai is something else.

drhr · 29 August 2021, 04:48 AM

but the majority of their offerings do not entice at all, these finally do, keep 'em coming till I get satiated please . . .

L.K Johnson · 29 August 2021, 05:08 AM

Love the green color in the middle!

bibbi · 29 August 2021, 06:09 AM

IMO Grand Seiko doesn’t release LEs because that is the way they think they’ll make money. It’s rather probably their way of building product portfolio.

They had been placing small releases long before decided to go global. Look at all Japanese Domestic Market releases for big department stores in Tokyo, Osaka and sometimes in other cities. Or LEs for their four ADs in Ginza district.

As an argument supporting my above thesis look at the case of the Whirlpool. Or Kiku. Wouldn’t it make sense to release same designs in more colours? For other brands probably yes. But GS is seeking its own, more sophisticated way.

For me all the limited editions, especially the really limited ones (like the black snowflake released this Spring in 38 pcs for Oomiya AD in Osaka), are a huge magnet which attracts me to this brand.

And then once per 1-2 years they run a LE which is usually fantastic and available worldwide.

bonovox · 29 August 2021, 08:48 AM

I think they're cool, but the SBGW231 stands on it's own and doesn't need these cousins.

FYI, with regard to the SLGA007 being gone, GS9 Members can still order it online as of the time of this post. Nice to see GS taking care of their owners.

Golden Ellipse · 29 August 2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bonovox

I think they're cool, but the SBGW231 stands on it's own and doesn't need these cousins.

Word :) :)

+1

25 August 2021, 07:34 PM	#1
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 975	New GS Limited Editions Announced https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...-pics-and-pric Essentially an SBGW231 with a different dial. I wonder if they fixed the QC issue regarding bubbles under the crystal that some members reported on here. __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

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drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,177	Own a few GS watches . . but the majority of their offerings do not entice at all, these finally do, keep 'em coming till I get satiated please . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

25 August 2021, 08:21 PM	#2
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	More releases, more choices, too many watches.

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Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,921	They are falling into a trap. Get some success. Build more and more watches Raise prices Leads to failure. They need to stop.

29 August 2021, 02:52 AM	#9
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,256	Generally agree, too many LEs, many of which are too similar to one another. With that said, love the latest release of green dials, they all look stunning.

29 August 2021, 04:10 AM	#10
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	I don’t disagree there are way too many. I don’t think comparing to Panerai makes sense. It was a different time. I also have trouble telling the difference between any two panerai. I get having a design language (see Royal oak) but the monotony over at panerai is something else.

29 August 2021, 05:08 AM	#12
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,735	Love the green color in the middle!

29 August 2021, 06:09 AM	#13
bibbi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 621	IMO Grand Seiko doesn’t release LEs because that is the way they think they’ll make money. It’s rather probably their way of building product portfolio. They had been placing small releases long before decided to go global. Look at all Japanese Domestic Market releases for big department stores in Tokyo, Osaka and sometimes in other cities. Or LEs for their four ADs in Ginza district. As an argument supporting my above thesis look at the case of the Whirlpool. Or Kiku. Wouldn’t it make sense to release same designs in more colours? For other brands probably yes. But GS is seeking its own, more sophisticated way. For me all the limited editions, especially the really limited ones (like the black snowflake released this Spring in 38 pcs for Oomiya AD in Osaka), are a huge magnet which attracts me to this brand. And then once per 1-2 years they run a LE which is usually fantastic and available worldwide.

29 August 2021, 08:48 AM	#14
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,423	I think they're cool, but the SBGW231 stands on it's own and doesn't need these cousins. FYI, with regard to the SLGA007 being gone, GS9 Members can still order it online as of the time of this post. Nice to see GS taking care of their owners.

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