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Last Addition "Grand Seiko SBGC013" The Ultimate Chronograph
I was so excited when I ordered this watch and now that it has arrived just in the nick of time, I am absolutely ecstatic! 
I will definitely do a detailed report on it time permitting, it is an absolutely amazing watch, so many details and nuances, probably one of the best Grand Seiko's ever made and definitely guns way past the Legendary and Iconic Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaster and could easily directly challenge the Titanium Audemars Piguet Offshores in every way and all for a very affordable price
I will definitely do a detailed report on it time permitting, it is an absolutely amazing watch, so many details and nuances, probably one of the best Grand Seiko's ever made and definitely guns way past the Legendary and Iconic Rolex Daytona and Omega Speedmaster and could easily directly challenge the Titanium Audemars Piguet Offshores in every way and all for a very affordable price
the SBGC013 Chronograph with his high polished Titanium GS Brother the SBGA031 Diver. In my opinion Grand Seiko are making the best Titanium watches today. No Challenge.
You All know what'll be on my wrist as we ring in 2016
S
Very nice SBGC!
I agree that Seiko has a unique way of making Titanium cases - when they are through with them they look like SA but are feather light.
The SBGC is also firmly on my radar, not sure it will be the 013, though (probably sold out by then).
Enjoy it, as I am sure you will - building quite a GS collection
To new heights in 2016!
The SBGC is also firmly on my radar, not sure it will be the 013, though (probably sold out by then).
Enjoy it, as I am sure you will - building quite a GS collection
To new heights in 2016!
Certainly a great watch on a technical..
aspect but I really find the pushers are too big which unbalance the harmony of the watch IMHO
Enjoy it and wear it in good health !
Best
Christian
Enjoy it and wear it in good health !
Best
Christian
Thank You Christian :-)
If the Pushers can work on this then they are certainly the same size on the sbgc013 and look amazing in real life
Credit: Monochrome Googe Images
I have always felt the same way about the pusher size, but those on the Daytona are too small
aesthetically they are fine, but functionally quite tiny, as I have found when trying to time things spontaneously. And having to unscrew them just accentuates the inconvenience.
(and way too small to operate while holding a camera in one's teeth!)
(and way too small to operate while holding a camera in one's teeth!)
Cazalea
Agree completely
That screw down pushers defeat the purpose of spontaneously timing things. And the WR rating is not such that no other solution was possible. They look nice but...
As for being difficult to operate with a camera held by ones teeth, that was the statement of the day
As for being difficult to operate with a camera held by ones teeth, that was the statement of the day
You can get smaller pushers; see my post below
These two watches have no GST hand, thus a cleaner dial, and have smaller pushers. Perhaps one of them will work for you.
SBGB001 & 003
Cazalea
Was referring to the Daytona in your post...
But yes, these two would work very, very well for me Some day (2016?) one will be mine!
Some day (2016?) one will be mine!
Congrats sir!
Such a gorgeous and beautiful watch! Although I must admit I am a bit biased! Lolz
Thanks!
But alas I fear I may have a problem or sickness It's not like me to have three similar watches (nt)
It's not like me to have three similar watches (nt)
So, how come you were infected here?
Any special reason? And is there a favorite amongst the three?
I do not know
When the GS poison infected me but slowly I came undone after my first one or two, and the GS collection grew. My first was the sbga031, followed by the sbga001.
Probably after I spent time reading numerous GS posts from Cazalea, KIH, SJX and Bernard Cheong. It took me sometime to put aside my snob factor and learn to appreciate GS and also Seiko in general. Just the attention to detail, the value proposition, the history, the finish of the dial, markers and hands etc. Of course not to mention the GS standard of polish on the titanium that the OP highlighted. I also love the size of the screw down pushers on the SBGCs and use them to time everything.
So sorry my apologies to the OP for hijacking his thread.
Thanks!
Probably after I spent time reading numerous GS posts from Cazalea, KIH, SJX and Bernard Cheong. It took me sometime to put aside my snob factor and learn to appreciate GS and also Seiko in general. Just the attention to detail, the value proposition, the history, the finish of the dial, markers and hands etc. Of course not to mention the GS standard of polish on the titanium that the OP highlighted. I also love the size of the screw down pushers on the SBGCs and use them to time everything.
So sorry my apologies to the OP for hijacking his thread.
Thanks!
Thanks for giving some more background :)
Can see how it can happen, got my first one (SBGX097) in September and the next one (SBGH035) soon after. Very fascinating watches
I've got a "legendary Daytona"let's do a comparison test
Like one of the car magazines !
Depth for diving, 0-60 mph, fuel economy (running time per wind), etc.
Where are you located, Blackthought?
Depth for diving, 0-60 mph, fuel economy (running time per wind), etc.
Where are you located, Blackthought?
Cazalea
This message has been edited by cazalea on 2015-12-30 08:25:59
Rolex Daytona 116520 vs. Grand Seiko SBGC013 Round 1: Accuracy
Source: WatchTime October 2001
Rolex is +-2 Seconds per Day
VS.
Source: http://www.grand-seiko.com/
+-10 Seconds per month, that would make it .33 seconds per day
So Round 1 goes to the Grand Seiko SBGC013
S
Hijack Away...
And post more pics, this thread needs more pics!! This message has been edited by SALMANQ8 on 2015-12-30 07:13:06
Some pictures :)
Btw how did u resize your bracelet? I need to get some proper tools to remove the pins.
you got infected by reading too many of my posts!
Cazalea
(you can always sell one of the Chronographs to me, if you can't stand having three)
Haha
Yes sir you don't know how many times I have read and re-read your posts and saved your pictures! I love your unbridled passion for Seiko!
Yes I am actually looking for a good home for my Sbgc001!
Best regards,
clem
This message has been edited by blackthought on 2015-12-30 22:01:01
Yes I am actually looking for a good home for my Sbgc001!
Best regards,
clem
This message has been edited by blackthought on 2015-12-30 22:01:01
btw
I just got these two with the watch, I have a feeling something is missing, what did you get with yours?
S
S
Spring Drives don't come with a timing certificate
I think Seiko decided it's a waste of paper as they are all darn near perfect, and it would take months of running to vary a second or two.
Hi S,
Yes those are the docs that I got too. As Cazalea pointed out, the timing cert is for mechanicals only
Gratuitous GS Chrono Pictures
Not a GS, but on the wrist of a gal assembling the 9R86 Spring Drive movements.
Cazalea
Cazalea
