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mray2686 · 2 March 2019, 12:59 AM

Still new to the Seiko/GS brands, but I see there's lots of interest around some of the high end and limited Prospex models and re-issue pieces.

Any love for the Grand Seiko divers?

Understandably, there's a price gap between the two, but the SBGA229 looks rather nice and is the lowest cost GS diver option currently available.

Anyone own this one and enjoy it? Anyone own both a GS and maybe the SLA019/SLA021 or the limited SLA025?

Just trying to distinguish between the two, and if it makes sense to splurge on the Grand Seiko??

daveathall · 2 March 2019, 01:34 AM

I lust after a SBGA231G, I have tried one on and love the lightness of the Titanium, I am saving my pennies to get one.

toxicavenger · 2 March 2019, 01:40 AM

I have owned a few. Now I have the SBGX117. I like them. I have to say the 44mm ti version wears like a 42mm. There quality punches way above the price point.

mray2686 · 2 March 2019, 02:55 AM

That's my reasoning, as well. While Rolex counterpart divers are 8k+ the GS divers (less Ti models) are relatively much less while packing a similar punch.

Will try to get my hands on one this weekend.The 44mm size is big, but every time I read up on these watches it sounds like they wear much smaller. I owned a James Cameron DSSD for a few months but eventually sold it. I could wear it, but man, it was thick.

BNABOD · 2 March 2019, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mray2686

That's my reasoning, as well. While Rolex counterpart divers are 8k+ the GS divers (less Ti models) are relatively much less while packing a similar punch.

Will try to get my hands on one this weekend.The 44mm size is big, but every time I read up on these watches it sounds like they wear much smaller. I owned a James Cameron DSSD for a few months but eventually sold it. I could wear it, but man, it was thick.

GS or Seiko divers aren’t thin so you may want to look at that as well
I own this sla019 and fits superbly well on my 6.5 wrists

Pongster · 2 March 2019, 09:44 PM

I paid more for my 62Mas reissue than each of my GS.

mray2686 · 2 March 2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

I paid more for my 62Mas reissue than each of my GS.

Lol I have that one already. Love the size of it.

Need. More. Divers.

Hoping to hold a GS variant at our GS event tonight here in Charlotte. We shall see...

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1William · 2 March 2019, 10:58 PM

I own both the SLA019 and the SLA021. I was a little late to the game with theses divers and I have handled several of the GS divers. Depending on where you can get in for the Grand Seiko Diver I would consider the SLA021 which has the black dial and face. The SLA019 is a LE piece and when I was looking they were bringing a slight premium but as usual that did not slow me down. I attended the Windsor Grand Seiko Event in Winston-Salem on Thursday and had a good time and got to see a lot of Grand Seiko watches. They had several of the Grand Seiko Divers. Have fun tonight and let us know what you think.

mray2686 · 2 March 2019, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I own both the SLA019 and the SLA021. I was a little late to the game with theses divers and I have handled several of the GS divers. Depending on where you can get in for the Grand Seiko Diver I would consider the SLA021 which has the black dial and face. The SLA019 is a LE piece and when I was looking they were bringing a slight premium but as usual that did not slow me down. I attended the Windsor Grand Seiko Event in Winston-Salem on Thursday and had a good time and got to see a lot of Grand Seiko watches. They had several of the Grand Seiko Divers. Have fun tonight and let us know what you think.

Those both look quite good!
Thanks for sharing!

Txkill · 3 March 2019, 12:29 AM

I’m loving the high end Seiko divers. I had the SLA 021 for a grand total of 2-3 weeks before I upgraded to the 025. The 025 is pricey but it’s absolutely awesome. They both are awesome watches. I’m on the look out for the 017 and have a deposit down and am in line to get the SLA033 at my AD. What I’m trying to say is that I’m absolutely in the high end seiko mode right now. But I too really want the SBGA231. Because that watch is absolutely stunning. I’d do the SBGH255, but that thing is a monster at 47mm and 17mm high, but has the high beat movement in there.
My SLA025

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collarcity · 3 March 2019, 12:50 AM

Here's hoping for a 40mm GS diver at Basel 2019.

mray2686 · 3 March 2019, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Txkill

I’m loving the high end Seiko divers. I had the SLA 021 for a grand total of 2-3 weeks before I upgraded to the 025. The 025 is pricey but it’s absolutely awesome. They both are awesome watches. I’m on the look out for the 017 and have a deposit down and am in line to get the SLA033 at my AD. What I’m trying to say is that I’m absolutely in the high end seiko mode right now. But I too really want the SBGA231. Because that watch is absolutely stunning. I’d do the SBGH255, but that thing is a monster at 47mm and 17mm high, but has the high beat movement in there.
My SLA025

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That 025 is a thing of beauty. Really good looking timepiece.

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Pongster · 3 March 2019, 01:54 AM

None of the GS divers appeal to me. I find the turtles more appealing.

The sport GS that jumps at me is the ceramic GMT.

Art 1 · 3 March 2019, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

None of the GS divers appeal to me. I find the turtles more appealing.

The sport GS that jumps at me is the ceramic GMT.

I agree. I just don’t care for the GS divers. Hope they came out with one that I do. The turtles are much nicer looking to me.

RobearH · 3 March 2019, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BNABOD

GS or Seiko divers aren’t thin so you may want to look at that as well
I own this sla019 and fits superbly well on my 6.5 wrists

Wow..that is beautiful!

BNABOD · 3 March 2019, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

Wow..that is beautiful!

Thank you

mray2686 · 3 March 2019, 11:55 AM

Well, had a great time at our GS event tonight in Charlotte. I had asked if there was any way the SBGE245 would make an appearance...and one was brought in just for the event.

I went to see divers...I could NOT leave without this beauty on my wrist. WOW!

Slippery slope. I need to be done for a while and enjoy these pieces.

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dchang81 · 3 March 2019, 12:23 PM

Had the SBGX117 which for what I sold it for should’ve just kept it. Have the SLA025, and golden snowflake. The SLA025 is pretty well finished, the sbgx didn’t seem appreciably nicer. I got them to be understated, but because how chunky they are I’ve gotten more comments on them than my 5711, or 15202. Would love a less chunky one. Was debating the sbga029 when it was on clearance but as nice as it is it looks too much like a sub from a distance. I also would have gotten the sbgh257 in a heartbeat if it were a reasonable size.

The other thing that’s annoying with the plain seiko watches is threading he crown, sla025 I have to reverse thread it in, which is something I’ve never had to do in any of my other watches.

toxicavenger · 3 March 2019, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dchang81

sla025 I have to reverse thread it in, which is something I’ve never had to do in any of my other watches.

On most the watches I have owned with a 4 o'clock crown this is something I have always done.

Txkill · 4 March 2019, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mray2686

Well, had a great time at our GS event tonight in Charlotte. I had asked if there was any way the SBGE245 would make an appearance...and one was brought in just for the event.

I went to see divers...I could NOT leave without this beauty on my wrist. WOW!

Slippery slope. I need to be done for a while and enjoy these pieces.

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Holy smokes! Yea you gotta stop!. Great pick up , the SBGE is awesome. It’s a very cool wis watch.

GB-man · 4 March 2019, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mray2686

Well, had a great time at our GS event tonight in Charlotte. I had asked if there was any way the SBGE245 would make an appearance...and one was brought in just for the event.

I went to see divers...I could NOT leave without this beauty on my wrist. WOW!

Congrats

Psmith · 4 March 2019, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mray2686

Well, had a great time at our GS event tonight in Charlotte. I had asked if there was any way the SBGE245 would make an appearance...and one was brought in just for the event.

I went to see divers...I could NOT leave without this beauty on my wrist. WOW!

Slippery slope. I need to be done for a while and enjoy these pieces.

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Fantastic piece

Pongster · 5 March 2019, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I agree. I just don’t care for the GS divers. Hope they came out with one that I do. The turtles are much nicer looking to me.

They are nice indeed. My nest of turtles -

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Locust · 5 March 2019, 04:26 AM

[QUOTE=Pongster;9404600]They are nice indeed. My nest of turtles -

That's awesome

mray2686 · 5 March 2019, 06:38 AM

[QUOTE=Locust;9404952]

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Originally Posted by Pongster

They are nice indeed. My nest of turtles -

That's awesome

Well that’s a good looking collection!!

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2 March 2019, 12:59 AM	#1
mray2686 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: US Watch: Kermit Posts: 230	GS Divers VS High End/Limited SEIKO Divers Still new to the Seiko/GS brands, but I see there's lots of interest around some of the high end and limited Prospex models and re-issue pieces. Any love for the Grand Seiko divers? Understandably, there's a price gap between the two, but the SBGA229 looks rather nice and is the lowest cost GS diver option currently available. Anyone own this one and enjoy it? Anyone own both a GS and maybe the SLA019/SLA021 or the limited SLA025? Just trying to distinguish between the two, and if it makes sense to splurge on the Grand Seiko?? __________________ Current Watch List 16610LV // 16710 Pepsi // 5513 126710BLRO // 126720VTNR // 126610LV Tudor Pelagos 39 // Tudor Black Bay Pro

2 March 2019, 01:34 AM	#2
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I lust after a SBGA231G, I have tried one on and love the lightness of the Titanium, I am saving my pennies to get one. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

2 March 2019, 02:55 AM	#4
mray2686 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: US Watch: Kermit Posts: 230	That's my reasoning, as well. While Rolex counterpart divers are 8k+ the GS divers (less Ti models) are relatively much less while packing a similar punch. Will try to get my hands on one this weekend.The 44mm size is big, but every time I read up on these watches it sounds like they wear much smaller. I owned a James Cameron DSSD for a few months but eventually sold it. I could wear it, but man, it was thick. __________________ Current Watch List 16610LV // 16710 Pepsi // 5513 126710BLRO // 126720VTNR // 126610LV Tudor Pelagos 39 // Tudor Black Bay Pro

3 March 2019, 12:29 AM	#10
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	GS Divers VS High End/Limited SEIKO Divers I’m loving the high end Seiko divers. I had the SLA 021 for a grand total of 2-3 weeks before I upgraded to the 025. The 025 is pricey but it’s absolutely awesome. They both are awesome watches. I’m on the look out for the 017 and have a deposit down and am in line to get the SLA033 at my AD. What I’m trying to say is that I’m absolutely in the high end seiko mode right now. But I too really want the SBGA231. Because that watch is absolutely stunning. I’d do the SBGH255, but that thing is a monster at 47mm and 17mm high, but has the high beat movement in there. My SLA025 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2019, 11:55 AM	#17
mray2686 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: US Watch: Kermit Posts: 230	Well, had a great time at our GS event tonight in Charlotte. I had asked if there was any way the SBGE245 would make an appearance...and one was brought in just for the event. I went to see divers...I could NOT leave without this beauty on my wrist. WOW! Slippery slope. I need to be done for a while and enjoy these pieces. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current Watch List 16610LV // 16710 Pepsi // 5513 126710BLRO // 126720VTNR // 126610LV Tudor Pelagos 39 // Tudor Black Bay Pro

2 March 2019, 01:40 AM	#3
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	I have owned a few. Now I have the SBGX117. I like them. I have to say the 44mm ti version wears like a 42mm. There quality punches way above the price point.

2 March 2019, 09:44 PM	#6
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	I paid more for my 62Mas reissue than each of my GS.

3 March 2019, 12:50 AM	#11
collarcity "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: New York Watch: 16570, 14060M Posts: 377	Here's hoping for a 40mm GS diver at Basel 2019.

3 March 2019, 01:54 AM	#13
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	None of the GS divers appeal to me. I find the turtles more appealing. The sport GS that jumps at me is the ceramic GMT.

3 March 2019, 12:23 PM	#18
dchang81 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,052	Had the SBGX117 which for what I sold it for should’ve just kept it. Have the SLA025, and golden snowflake. The SLA025 is pretty well finished, the sbgx didn’t seem appreciably nicer. I got them to be understated, but because how chunky they are I’ve gotten more comments on them than my 5711, or 15202. Would love a less chunky one. Was debating the sbga029 when it was on clearance but as nice as it is it looks too much like a sub from a distance. I also would have gotten the sbgh257 in a heartbeat if it were a reasonable size. The other thing that’s annoying with the plain seiko watches is threading he crown, sla025 I have to reverse thread it in, which is something I’ve never had to do in any of my other watches.

5 March 2019, 04:26 AM	#24
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	[QUOTE=Pongster;9404600]They are nice indeed. My nest of turtles - That's awesome

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