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23 March 2017, 08:41 AM | #1 |
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Grand Seiko Basel 2017 - No more Seiko on the dial!!
Major release on 23rd. Just couple of watches for now.
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23 March 2017, 08:53 AM | #2 |
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Thank you, that's interesting.
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23 March 2017, 09:02 AM | #3 |
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Interesting. I need to see what the Snowflake looks like!
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23 March 2017, 09:04 AM | #4 |
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Interesting pieces.
No date options have been scarce in e line up and a top of the line diver for them seems to make great sense as so many have began their watch journey with a seiko diver.
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23 March 2017, 03:07 PM | #5 |
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I like it.
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23 March 2017, 04:10 PM | #6 |
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23 March 2017, 04:24 PM | #7 |
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cool, will take getting used to.
The mismatched text always was a little weird, but I also always thought the Gothic font was a weird choice for a Japanese watch. |
23 March 2017, 04:55 PM | #8 |
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The bottom pic, is that a regular production now, or has it changed in any other way from the old LE?
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23 March 2017, 10:36 PM | #9 |
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Specifications: SBGW251 Case: Platinum 999 Case Diameter: 38mm Thickness: 10.7mm Water Resistance: 3 Bar Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m Caliber: 9S64 Driving System: Manual Winding Accuracy: -1/+5 seconds per day (when static) Vibrations: 28,800 bph (8 beats per second) Power Reserve: 72 Hours Jewels: 24 Other: 18k White Gold Hour Markers, 18k White Gold Dial Base, Engraved Logo Limited Edition: 136 pieces Price: $30,600 USD SBGW252 Case: 18k Yellow Gold Diameter: 38mm Thickness: 10.7mm Water Resistance: 3 Bar Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m Caliber: 9S64 Driving System: Manual Winding Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day (when static) Vibrations: 28,800 bph (8 beats per second) Power Reserve: 72 Hours Jewels: 24 Other: 18k Yellow Gold Hour Markers, Embossed Logo Limited Edition: 353 pieces Price: $17,200 USD SBGW253 Case: Stainless Steel Diameter: 38mm Thickness: 10.7mm Water Resistance: 3 Bar Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m Caliber: 9S64 Driving System: Manual Winding Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day (when static) Vibrations: 28,800 bph (8 beats per second) Power Reserve: 72 Hours Jewels: 24 Other: 18k Yellow Gold Medallion on Case Back, Embossed Logo Limited Edition: 1,960 pieces Price: $5,700 USD |
23 March 2017, 10:40 PM | #10 |
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Specifications: SBGH255 Case: High-Intensity Titanium Diameter: 46.9mm Thickness: 17mm Water Resistance: 600 Meters Magnetic Resistance: 16,000 A/m Caliber: 9S85 Driving System: Self-Winding with Hand Wind Capability Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day (when static) Vibrations: 36,000 bph (10 beats per second) Power Reserve: 55 Hours Jewels: 37 Other: Crown in 4:00 position, Tri-Fold Push Button Release Clasp w/ Secure Lock and Slide Adjuster Price: $9,600 USD SBGH257 Case: High-Intensity Titanium Diameter: 46.9mm Thickness: 17mm Water Resistance: 600 Meters Magnetic Resistance: 16,000 A/m Caliber: 9S85 Driving System: Self-Winding with Hand Wind Capability Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day (when static) Vibrations: 36,000 bph (10 beats per second) Power Reserve: 55 Hours Jewels: 37 Other: Crown in 4:00 position, Tri-Fold Push Button Release Clasp w/ Secure Lock and Slide Adjuster, Extra-Strength Silicone Strap included Limited Edition: 500 pieces Price: $9,800 USD |
23 March 2017, 10:59 PM | #11 |
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This is from Grand Seiko - "All previous GS models will be discontinued in April 2017. The new models will begin to replace the old ones as they come in. The styles with the SEIKO logo at 12:00 will sell through until the new stock replaces. Essentially model numbers will remain the same, +200. Example being the Snowflake SBGA011, now SBGA211.
No other design changes will occur except a few minor ones like the mentioned changing to 1 font for technical description. Also, the chronographs will all have logo placement at 11:00 instead of 12:00. Models like SBGE005 and 011 will have a longer 6:00 index to accommodate the empty space, but that is really about it. " Waiting to see new version of Snowflake - SBGA211 now. |
23 March 2017, 11:07 PM | #12 |
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Specifications: SBGR305 Case: Brilliant Hard Titanium Diameter: 40.5mm Thickness: 13.6mm Water Resistance: 10 Bar Magnetic Resistance: 4,800 A/m Caliber: 9S68 Driving System: Manual Winding Accuracy: -3/+5 seconds per day (when static) Vibrations: 28,800 bph (8 beats per second) Power Reserve: 72 Hours Jewels: 24 Other: Crocodile Strap with Three-Fold SS Deployant Clasp Limited Edition: 968 pieces Price: $7,200 USD |
23 March 2017, 11:08 PM | #13 |
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Watches look great. Is the announcement not finished yet? Any news on credor?
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24 March 2017, 12:44 AM | #14 |
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305 for me.
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24 March 2017, 03:41 AM | #15 |
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Not really loving the new logo. The logo *GS* should have been bottom side and gives the dial balance well, now it looks all empty at the bottom.
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24 March 2017, 03:50 AM | #16 |
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The SBGH257 is a Royal Deep Sea Oak. At 46mm is probably enormous but I kind of dig the design.
The SBGR305 looks very sweat. |
24 March 2017, 03:58 AM | #17 |
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The dials look better now that they have dropped the conflicting scripts.
Why has the Platinum SBGW251 a better accuracy than the gold and steel models? Don't they have the same movement?
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24 March 2017, 09:44 AM | #19 |
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the pre-2017 models will be desirable from collectors down the road. book it.
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24 March 2017, 12:27 PM | #20 |
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24 March 2017, 01:13 PM | #21 |
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Finally! Love the decision, even though I'm delighted to own a pre-2017 GS and will now keep it permanently.
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24 March 2017, 01:26 PM | #22 |
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Honestly..I would have liked the name Grand Seiko on the top side and GS logo on the bottom. Gives the perfect balance to the dial. Something like below pic.
NOTE: This a mockup and not real model! |
24 March 2017, 02:50 PM | #23 |
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I agree Maxy, I do like it the way you have it with the Grand Seiko on top and GS below. Better balanced.
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24 March 2017, 05:03 PM | #24 |
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Great move.
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24 March 2017, 05:28 PM | #25 |
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Best comparison: Old model vs new model..same watch
Below SBGH001 (right) will become SBGH201 (left). |
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24 March 2017, 06:31 PM | #27 |
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Loving GS more and more..,
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24 March 2017, 10:46 PM | #28 |
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still loving mine!
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25 March 2017, 02:16 AM | #29 |
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I think it is a very smart marketing move on their part.
It will help break peoples conceptions of "Seiko" that cheap watch brand when they see a Grand Seiko. That Diver is pretty Hot! |
25 March 2017, 10:11 AM | #30 |
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Can't wait for the GS Boutique in London this year. Will be so good to see them all in the flesh before making a decision.
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