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Old 13 August 2018, 08:50 AM   #1
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Rolex Hulk vs. Grand Seiko Peacock - Which do you like?

Got to try on the Grand Seiko Peacock today. Very nice.

Anyone prefer the GS Peacock?






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Old 13 August 2018, 08:53 AM   #2
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I don’t think it’s a fair fight. Rolex all the time.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:54 AM   #3
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:54 AM   #4
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Don’t think it’s even close imho
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:56 AM   #5
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No. And I like GMTs.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:56 AM   #6
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LVc but the GS is really nice.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:57 AM   #7
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That's easy, ROLEX all the way...
No match with GS.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:59 AM   #8
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:06 AM   #9
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In this concrete case, I prefer the model from Grand Seiko.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:06 AM   #10
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:07 AM   #11
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I think it Grand Seiko Peacock should be compare to Rolex DJ.
And IMO Rolex DJ is the winner anyway.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:11 AM   #12
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I think it Grand Seiko Peacock should be compare to Rolex DJ.

And IMO Rolex DJ is the winner anyway.


Why a DateJust?
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:21 AM   #13
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I don’t think it’s a fair fight. Rolex all the time.
Pretty sure it's a weird joke.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:22 AM   #14
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Why a DateJust?
because this Seiko resembles DateJust more so then Hulk. Can't compare apples with oranges.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:23 AM   #15
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I like GS and people who respects GS.
Nothing against the Sub.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:28 AM   #16
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:31 AM   #17
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Not even close. The 116610LV by a million miles.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:31 AM   #18
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:34 AM   #19
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Sub LVc without a doubt !
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:46 AM   #20
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because this Seiko resembles DateJust more so then Hulk. Can't compare apples with oranges.


The GS is a GMT.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:49 AM   #21
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Easy choice for me. I much prefer the Grand Seiko.

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Old 13 August 2018, 09:50 AM   #22
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Hm peacock huh...I’ll stick with the Rolex.
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:51 AM   #23
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Grand Seiko for me, I have no interest in the green Rolex.


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Old 13 August 2018, 10:01 AM   #24
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Sub LVc for me. If GS - Snowflake Spring Drive.


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Old 13 August 2018, 10:05 AM   #25
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:09 AM   #26
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This might be more of a fair fight

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/02...g?v=1527562377

Although I personally pick this:
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:12 AM   #27
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I was accused of being “ignorant” once when I said there was no comparison between these brands, so I’d better refrain this time.
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Old 13 August 2018, 11:03 AM   #28
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While I imagine the Seiko is the better watch I would pass on both.
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Old 13 August 2018, 11:26 AM   #29
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The Peacock's dial is more interesting and beautiful IMO.
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Old 13 August 2018, 12:54 PM   #30
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just get both...but I have the Peacock and love it.
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