Anybody here prefer a Grand Seiko GMT over a GMT2?

[WristEnvy]

Something about the GS GMT sbge001 is attracting me to it over a gmt2.



(Photo is from the web)

I currently have an explorer2 and 16610lv. Someday I'd like to also own a 16710 or 116710 to complete the land, air, sea collection. Somehow the off he radar-ness of the GS is intriguing me though.



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[T. Ferguson]

No, but I do like the GS.

[SpunkyQ8]

Not me.. Buts a good looking watch

[Andad]

No,

I'd add a black GMT 16710 or 116710.

[Rockrolex]

I don't have a GS, but I do have a Seiko Sportura GMT (see below):

[Syed117]

I absolutely love that GS.

Saw one in person at the new Seiko store in NYC.

- Much better lume including on the bezel.
- more accurate movement
- larger size
- equal or better finishing.
- no PCLs

Despite those things, the Rolex GMT is an icon and it would be really hard for me to choose the GS over it.

Also, the sweep of the spring drive is mesmerizing.

[GB-man]

While everything on that watch is likely finished at a higher level....I love the design on rolex professional watches and in most cases dislike the aesthetic on GS. Also found them to sit high and somewhat uncomfortable on my wrist.

[dchang81]

Definitely a nice watch. Was looking to get it as a unassuming watch to wear anywhere. Tried it on at a boutique and definitely nicer than photos show.

[Takemusu]

Originally Posted by Syed117

I absolutely love that GS.

Saw one in person at the new Seiko store in NYC.

- Much better lume including on the bezel.

Hmmm. I chose a GMT IIc over the SBGE001 recently. One of the reasons was the superior lume of the Rolex. Other than the hands (and the GS has no lume on the seconds hand), the GS only has lume at the cardinal points on the dial and on the bezel. Granted the bezel lume is sick, but the dial did not have nearly enough for me. Side by side time telling is much easier in the dark with the GMT, and I find that much more useful than knowing what time the GMT hand is showing.

Still the GS is really beautiful.

[DR.Golf]

Not even close in my mind.

[capote]

No. I bet GS are great watches, but I like very few of their designs.

[Techno]

No. But if i have spare cash after a ROLEX GMT2 Then maybe
But cash is hard to come by nowadays

[kilyung]

Nope

[jjnd08]

Nope.

But that is a good looking watch!

[Psmith]

Yes

[Slider817]

A lovely watch, but between the two I'd go for the Rolex GMT, although I do love GS, I actually have a GS Quartz dress watch on my wrist right now.

[Cru Jones]

if a Grand Seiko GMT, i'd surely go for the SBGM021 or the SBGJ001:


SBGM021


or

SBGJ001




if the spring drive is a "must", then, i would go for the SBGE005 over the one the first post above in a heartbeat:

[watchwatcher]

No...but that is a good looking watch.

The GMT is one of my favorite references, so I can't go against it.

[WristEnvy]

Thanks for the input. In the end, I suppose my mind was already made. I pulled the trigger today. Hence the profile pic change. :-)

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[TheBluePrince]

I'd take GS over Rolex for any like for like Steel watch but don't like the SBGE001 too much. I'd go for the dressier Hi-Beat or SD GMT's.

[unknown]

No
No
and worst of all I know I am wrong
A friend of mine has a grand seiko and I agree they are well made
But as long as it has the word seiko on the dial I will never pay more than a few hundred euro for such a watch

I don't want a grand timex either, even if this timex would make a great watch

It doesn't have to say Rolex because I have and had watches that as good as nobody knows so it's not snobbery

[miner]

The Seiko is an amazing watch, keeps time like you won't believe and
for me it is an easier GMT watch...

Set the GMT hand to GMT, read off the inner 24 hour dial (Rolex does not have this)

Then set the bezel to the country you are travelling to AND the Seiko bezel does half hour time changes which the Rolex does not do.

All good...

BUT

The steel ring around the Seiko bezel is delicate, I have plenty of dings on my Seiko Bezel, where as the Rolex is bomb proof

So if I had to pick only one I would pick.. BOTH. Rolex because it is bomb proof and Seiko for every thing else.

Do you need an amazingly accurate watch with a really good GMT function or a bomb proof Rolex ??

Not really helping much am I ??

They are both absolutely beautiful, tough decision only you can make..

Cheers

PS I'm not considering cost here,
Rolex $ = 2 x Seiko $

(I paid $8 for the Rolex and $4 for the Seiko in Oz)

Just looking at functionality

Cheers

[GB-man]

$8 and $4? I need to plan a trip down under

[miner]

Oops
Need to put a k after each number
Cheers

[zama]

In Tokyo airport was just looking at some GS no rolex anywhere

[lapince]

Originally Posted by DR.Golf

Not even close in my mind.

Yep, me too...

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by miner

Oops

Need to put a k after each number

Cheers

Just messing with you

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by lapince

Yep, me too...

Its also several thousand dollars cheaper. Not a fan of the bracelets but the watch is very nicely finished. Curious how many that dog the brand have actually handled them in person.

[DCgator]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

if a Grand Seiko GMT, i'd surely go for the SBGM021 or the SBGJ001:

SBGM021


or

SBGJ001


if the spring drive is a "must", then, i would go for the SBGE005 over the one the first post above in a heartbeat:

I have been seriously thinking about adding a GS to my small collection of GMTs. I own a tt GMT-C, BLNR, two Omega SMP GMT, B&M dual time, and Pam 88. I flipped a EXPII 42 Polar last year, kinda miss it. So instead of acquiring another EXPII I'd like my next GMT to be one of these - SBGJ005, SBGJ013 or SBGM021, in that order. tick tock tick tock tick tock.....

[sea-dweller]

Not me...