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9 August 2019, 06:20 PM | #1 |
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Great New Watchfinder & Co Video
Nice to see Seiko mechanical movements getting credit for outperforming Rolex and all other Swiss brands in the 1960s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKRnMus0V74
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10 August 2019, 12:52 AM | #2 |
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I watched this a couple of days ago, fantastic video. Not sure how I feel about the GS featured in the video. The busy dial, the size, the price tag...however you cannot deny it is one incredibly built watch. Just stunning quality.
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10 August 2019, 01:51 AM | #3 |
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Great New Watchfinder & Co Video
Thanks Adam
I agree with one point 100%. “There are no right or wrong answers.” But a GMT Daytona with Power Reserve indicator isn’t an answer to solve a gnawing problem methinks. My take: Just because you can doesn’t mean you should, Seiko. The GS Chrono-GMT does something Rolex could consider. Ditch the Tachymeter scaled bezel on the Daytona in favor of a rotating 2nd TZ with a 12hr. Scale. No racers are using the Tachymeter. No new complication required in the 4130 but an additional value-added function for racers who are often competing at a track far from home. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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10 August 2019, 03:26 AM | #4 |
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I‘ve just told a friend of mine and massive Rolex fan and GS hater, that the Swiss better watch out that history is not repeating itself.
The Swiss sit on such a high horse for some time now, it‘s about time that someone seriously is kicking their butts. And Seiko seems to be determined just to do that - again! |
10 August 2019, 06:51 AM | #5 |
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There's also the tiny little issue that you can't actually walk into a store and, ya know, BUY a Rolex right now.
You look at the Rolex forum on this board right now and it is a pretty miserable place. Despite Rolex's extreme brand desirability this absurd situation has to be driving potential buyers away in droves. This is a big moment for Omega, Seiko/GS, Breitling, etc. Can they take full advantage? |
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10 August 2019, 07:15 AM | #7 |
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I feel the same way. It's like a dark cloud over the brand. I do wonder how much of it is just the fact that I'm fully aware of how bad the situation is because I'm active on the forums. However then I think about the guy who knows nothing and walks into the local Rolex AD because he just got a new job and wants to treat himself to a Sub...
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10 August 2019, 10:45 AM | #9 |
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This Watch Geek video has more detail on Seiko causing the Swiss to stop running chronometer competitions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayUT5WfkHrA&t
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10 August 2019, 01:49 PM | #10 |
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Yeah saw that video a while ago
Been on the looking for a period grand/king seiko ever since |
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Thanks for sharing, beautiful watches!
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