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dubins930 · 3 November 2018, 06:29 AM

Currently looking for a simple manual wind 3 hander. Looking at the GS SBGW231

and the Nomos Tangente.

Also looking at a couple automatics... JLC Master control and IWC Mk XVIII.
Looking for some opinions from the forums!

image credit to hodinkee and Nomos

Wesley Crusher · 3 November 2018, 06:48 AM

GS no question.

HL65 · 3 November 2018, 08:06 AM

Love the 231 such a nice looking watch!

Old Expat Beast · 3 November 2018, 08:23 AM

I've also been admiring that GS lately.

PJ S · 3 November 2018, 10:05 AM

Budget?
New only or pre-owned?

dubins930 · 3 November 2018, 10:07 AM

Around 5... 1-2k either side... new or pre owned doesn’t really matter to me.

HL65 · 3 November 2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I've also been admiring that GS lately.

Been thinking about getting it too. Better stop looking or else you know what happens.

opawlows · 3 November 2018, 11:36 AM

GS no question! As others have mentioned, I have also been admiring this one lately as well.

Justindo · 3 November 2018, 11:44 AM

I really like that Grand Seiko! That would be my choice in that price range.

Old Expat Beast · 3 November 2018, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

Been thinking about getting it too. Better stop looking or else you know what happens.

I do

bigfatpauli · 3 November 2018, 11:57 AM

I've never seen the SBGW231 before but it being a manual wind GS of course I had to Google it... It's 37mm and <12mm thick... Now I want one!

What a stunner!

The Nomos is lovely and a really great value, even new, but look at the finishing on the GS. Nomos takes a back seat in this case I'm afraid.

wisguy · 3 November 2018, 12:02 PM

Budget permiting PP 5196G

dubins930 · 3 November 2018, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisguy

Budget permiting PP 5196G

Indeed.... working on it

I love German watches but I’m leaning toward the GS as well... I can actually probably get both for a little over 5k

GradyPhilpott · 4 November 2018, 01:32 AM

I'd definitely go with the Seiko.

mps354 · 4 November 2018, 09:23 AM

I love the hands on the Seiko

watchbiao · 9 November 2018, 07:35 AM

I haven't seen one in person yet but from pics I like the GS as well.

capote · 12 November 2018, 03:47 AM

GS for sure, I would like to see that in the metal, from my understand the dial is cream/lemon and not silver. There is a silver dial however, but that seems to be white gold only. Love the general design though.

brandrea · 12 November 2018, 03:49 AM

GS without question

SearChart · 12 November 2018, 04:49 AM

Nothing wrong with Nomos but GS is on another level.

dubins930 · 12 November 2018, 09:59 AM

Update: I was over in Seattle and they have a Nomos AD... I put it on and couldn’t say no! Still looking at the GS... for the price I don’t see anything wrong with having both

Keeping it German on my drive home!

Justindo · 13 November 2018, 01:56 PM

Congratulations on your choice. I definitely can see both it and the GS in a collection.

3 November 2018, 06:29 AM	#1
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 796	Manual Wind 3 hander Currently looking for a simple manual wind 3 hander. Looking at the GS SBGW231 and the Nomos Tangente. Also looking at a couple automatics... JLC Master control and IWC Mk XVIII. Looking for some opinions from the forums! image credit to hodinkee and Nomos

3 November 2018, 08:06 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,400	Love the 231 such a nice looking watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 November 2018, 08:23 AM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	I've also been admiring that GS lately. __________________ _______________________

3 November 2018, 12:02 PM	#12
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Budget permiting PP 5196G __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

4 November 2018, 01:32 AM	#14
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I'd definitely go with the Seiko. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

3 November 2018, 06:48 AM	#2
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	GS no question.

3 November 2018, 10:05 AM	#5
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	Budget? New only or pre-owned?

3 November 2018, 10:07 AM	#6
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 796	Around 5... 1-2k either side... new or pre owned doesn’t really matter to me.

3 November 2018, 11:36 AM	#8
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/Breit Posts: 1,155	GS no question! As others have mentioned, I have also been admiring this one lately as well.

3 November 2018, 11:44 AM	#9
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	I really like that Grand Seiko! That would be my choice in that price range.

3 November 2018, 11:57 AM	#11
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	I've never seen the SBGW231 before but it being a manual wind GS of course I had to Google it... It's 37mm and <12mm thick... Now I want one! What a stunner! The Nomos is lovely and a really great value, even new, but look at the finishing on the GS. Nomos takes a back seat in this case I'm afraid.

4 November 2018, 09:23 AM	#15
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I love the hands on the Seiko

9 November 2018, 07:35 AM	#16
watchbiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 62	I haven't seen one in person yet but from pics I like the GS as well.

12 November 2018, 03:47 AM	#17
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	GS for sure, I would like to see that in the metal, from my understand the dial is cream/lemon and not silver. There is a silver dial however, but that seems to be white gold only. Love the general design though.

12 November 2018, 03:49 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,692	GS without question

12 November 2018, 09:59 AM	#20
dubins930 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 796	Update: I was over in Seattle and they have a Nomos AD... I put it on and couldn’t say no! Still looking at the GS... for the price I don’t see anything wrong with having both Keeping it German on my drive home!

13 November 2018, 01:56 PM	#21
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Congratulations on your choice. I definitely can see both it and the GS in a collection.

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