Seiko

The Grand Seiko SLGW004 , a modern recreation of the Hi-Beat 45GS, and the Credor Locomotive are both watches that I find very attractive, so much so that I have dedicated a thread to each of them: Grand Seiko ref. SLGW004 & SLGW005 Overview of the Credor...  

I like the aesthetics, for sure. I am not hlwever comvinced aboit the new movement with that new escapememt - I have heard complaina re accuracy. Please also check PM, thanks.

I didn’t know the new Dual Impulse Escapement had accuracy issues. It’s a pity because it’s beautiful and the winding experience is really wonderful. I’ve answered your PM! Best, Emmanuel

of its own... My example has been a bit too fast to my liking and the rate varied somewhat between days.

And, yes, I completely agree with your drawback observations.... 🙂 Thank you very much for the excellent pictures, cheers, Filip

I think the locomotive could be a great watch with three improvements : adjustable clasp, screw-down crown and matching date disc (with a more subtle frame for the date window)… Best, Emmanuel

. . . like Robin's . . . . . . when GS releases a version with a black dial. (Let's provisionally call it SLBW006.) My ultimate dilemma? GS offers what I want, Omega releases a manual wind Rail, and Zenith puts out a steel cal 135 chronometer. All at the ...  

It would be a very hard choice to make. But I think I would personally pick the Zenith among this particular trio. The silver dial is very fine with me for the Seiko and the Rail speaks a little less to me. Let's hope that your three dreams will come true... 

. . . that I agree. Should Zenith put out a steel version of this . . . . . . priced < $20K US you'll get a whiff of plastic melting in my wallet all the way over the Atlantic. 💳 ...  

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The locomotive needs some little improvements though, imo. But the GS is great as it is. Best, Emmanuel