cazalea
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Hi Ian,
I've noticed Seiko dials are very subtle, and there do seem to be minor differences in the dials from model to model. To my eyes. Other people say they don't see a difference. It might be production variation, or aging of a single watch.
I think the watch you are considering is very close to the one I have, with the enhancements of an updated movement and a see-through case back.
Regarding the strap, yes I have put straps on virtually all my Seikos. Most of my bracelets are in Ziplock sandwich bags, labeled with permanent markers so I don't forget which bracelet fits which watch.
The GS tang buckles are nice, but expensive and hard to find, and the 2-3 deployant I have tried are even more expensive and are uncomfortable, so I don't use them.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Mike This message has been edited by cazalea on 2014-06-19 01:10:14
SEIKO PROFILE SERIES: MANUAL WIND MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
As we continue our SEIKO PROFILE SERIES, today’s subject is the Grand Seiko manual wind watch. Rather than focus on one model, I'm going to provide photos of four. In order we have SBGW033, then SBGW005 (bracelet and blue second hand), SBGW003 (blued hand...
No patience required for this terrific post!
Thank you for this lovely profile of the manual wind GSs. I am really enjoying learning about the GS (manual and automatic). These profiles are incredibly informative and well illustrated. Please know how much I appreciate the work you have put into this ...
Wow what a report
Hi Mike Have you owned every single model Seiko has put out. It sure looks like you. Another great report. Thanks Bill
Fabulous report
Once again, a fabulous report, and this time on my favourite classification so far. After seeing this report, and seeing the SBGW033, I immediately went looking to see if there were any for sale in the Collectors forum, and on the major websites. Alas no....
Fantastic report cazalea!
With many very nice pictures of various GS! I love those with blued hands, esp the blued seconds hands. Thank you for your report. I enjoyed the eye candies very much :) Cheers Robin
+1 - like it because it does not share the typical GS appearance ...
... the report is first rate, as are all your Seiko reports, Caz! True reference posts! Marcus
Just to note, if you refer to the SBGW003
as far as I can tell, the numerals are embossed. This is not in any sense to denigrate them, as in many other cases whatever solution Seiko chooses for their high-end watches will be executed with convincing precision. Another example would be the "guillo...
The numbers are indeed part of the dial and not applied
But the markers on the other dials are separate pieces, from what I can see, and as seen here. Thanks for the input Steve. I hope you've strapped yours on recently? Cheers, Cazalea ...
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. . . similar" . . . . . . your SBGW001 . . . . . . on my wrist, and from another angle . . . . . . for profile. If Occam could apply his razor to watch design, he'd come up with manual winding Grand Seikos. ...
Occam's reference
is most unusual one and something that I was not expecting somebody would think off but you are a "Razor" of PPro so I should have known better :) Yes great analogy dear Art and another surprise for me is that someone from States knows and appreciates Fly...
Monty Python and . . .
. . . National Lampoon were staples of just about every American high schooler back in the early '70s. NL was to print humor as MP was to the small screen, and parlayed their success to the silver screen with . . . . . . Animal House in 1978.
What I think is....
MikeR for Mayor Seriously not only this but your series on Seikos in last couple of weeks are tremendous pleasure and hell of a work that you had done for our community Thank you very much Sincerely yours Damjan P.S. Love your GSs and your pictures of it ...
Thank you for the great report!
I thought I have enough Seiko but after reading your report I figured I might not have enough!
excellent post Mike. it clearly shows why you were chosen as Seiko moderator
i love Grand Seiko's from the earliest to the modern models. i only wish i could invest more funds into them as i consider them as equal in quality to Omega, Rolex and far better than many Swiss brands. they just ooze quality and accuracy. best Graham
You are the man!
What an informative and beautifully written review (plus lovely pics!) on Grand Seiko manuals! You have unconsciously succeeded in making me want to acquire one of these masterpieces so if anyone out there has one to sell, please get in touch. I normally ...
Thanks for the comments!
Hi Sham1, You are right, they are masterpieces. If you do want to get a GS, try a WTB (want to buy) advert in the Collector\'s Mart section of this website. I\'m not sure of the dealer situation in the UK but there are several Japanese dealers that supply...
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Thanks for the excellent post. It got me intrigued and I am considering my first GS. Is there a difference in the dial between the SBGW001 and SBGW031? And have you tried putting a leather strap on the SBGW035? Thanks. ian
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Hi Ian, I've noticed Seiko dials are very subtle, and there do seem to be minor differences in the dials from model to model. To my eyes. Other people say they don't see a difference. It might be production variation, or aging of a single watch. I think t...
Thank you for responding
Yes, I am considering the SBGW035. I think it's an updated version of SBGW005. I don't quite fancy the look of the bracelet and I think the watch would be very nice on a brown or navy blue leather strap. I was wondering if you have a pic of your SBGW005 o...
My thoughts
First, check here if you haven\'t already: I don\'t have any photos on me, and I won\'t have access to those watches for a few days. But it looks just like the SBGW001 but with a blue hand. Cazalea