Who else wants a Grand Seiko?
Discussion
I've been hankering after a Grand Seiko for a while. About 6 months or so ago I almost bought one of these:
But the sale fell through (it was a US seller and he wasn't keen to ship to the UK)
However, last week someone on TZ-UK posted this image (sorry its a bit big):
Sadly finding one used appears to be highly unlikely so I am seriously wondering how I can justify buying one new at £3.5k.
But the sale fell through (it was a US seller and he wasn't keen to ship to the UK)
However, last week someone on TZ-UK posted this image (sorry its a bit big):
Sadly finding one used appears to be highly unlikely so I am seriously wondering how I can justify buying one new at £3.5k.
Here....when I do eventually buy my first real watch I think it's going to be a GS. There was a great looking vintage one recently on eBay with a cut glass/crystal face unfortunately the condition was not great. Lovely looking thing though.
ETA....it's quite hard to see the glass
Edited by Eighteeteewhy on Thursday 20th September 22:35
Oh yes, would love one 
The SBGH001 would be my GS of choice..
None of this spring-drive malarkey for me, I'd prefer a pure high-end auto. Used to really fancy the SDs but I've gone off them since, I know that this isn't the case but I can't get it out of my head that the only reason why they're so accurate and consistant is because of the non mechanical part of them. Give me a properly sorted auto over a hybrid any day.
Haven't handled any personally but have seen a few on the other side of a jeweller's display case.
The SBGH001 would be my GS of choice..
None of this spring-drive malarkey for me, I'd prefer a pure high-end auto. Used to really fancy the SDs but I've gone off them since, I know that this isn't the case but I can't get it out of my head that the only reason why they're so accurate and consistant is because of the non mechanical part of them. Give me a properly sorted auto over a hybrid any day.
Haven't handled any personally but have seen a few on the other side of a jeweller's display case.
1878 said:
tertius said:
Sadly finding one used appears to be highly unlikely so I am seriously wondering how I can justify buying one new at £3.5k.
CardShark said:
Oh yes, would love one
The SBGH001 would be my GS of choice..
None of this spring-drive malarkey for me, I'd prefer a pure high-end auto. Used to really fancy the SDs but I've gone off them since, I know that this isn't the case but I can't get it out of my head that the only reason why they're so accurate and consistant is because of the non mechanical part of them. Give me a properly sorted auto over a hybrid any day.
Haven't handled any personally but have seen a few on the other side of a jeweller's display case.
Oof. That's lovely. The SBGH001 would be my GS of choice..
None of this spring-drive malarkey for me, I'd prefer a pure high-end auto. Used to really fancy the SDs but I've gone off them since, I know that this isn't the case but I can't get it out of my head that the only reason why they're so accurate and consistant is because of the non mechanical part of them. Give me a properly sorted auto over a hybrid any day.
Haven't handled any personally but have seen a few on the other side of a jeweller's display case.
Podie said:
Jura watches sell GS...
They do, and if we pick on the lovely, lovely, SBGH001 they'll add £1000 premium to it, compared with the Seiya price (not incl duty and whatnot). Is there a calculator anywhere that will work out what the likely additional costs could be for importing?I'm sure I read somewhere that the Seiko factory has a shop with variants that you can only buy there. Would be a nice (if expensive) day out
bigandclever said:
Podie said:
Jura watches sell GS...
They do, and if we pick on the lovely, lovely, SBGH001 they'll add £1000 premium to it, compared with the Seiya price (not incl duty and whatnot). Is there a calculator anywhere that will work out what the likely additional costs could be for importing?I'm sure I read somewhere that the Seiko factory has a shop with variants that you can only buy there. Would be a nice (if expensive) day out
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