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Old 16 October 2019, 02:18 PM   #1
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Can't warm up to new gs logo dial help

I was a huge gs fan and has half of dozen gs all old seiko dials. I like some of the new releases just can't warm up to the new gs logo dials. This might prevent me from buying any more grand seikos

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Old 16 October 2019, 03:08 PM   #2
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Luckily, tons of pre-owned there for you.

Personally, I think GS-only makes sense. No need to double the branding with “Seiko” and “Grand Seiko”.
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Old 16 October 2019, 03:18 PM   #3
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I was a huge gs fan and has half of dozen gs all old seiko dials. I like some of the new releases just can't warm up to the new gs logo dials. This might prevent me from buying any more grand seikos

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I only have one, a "Seiko" snowflake SBGA011. I had a SBGH267 for a while but moved it on. Personally I also prefer the double branding. GS for me is a stealth WIS brand and the single branding moves away from that slightly.

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Old 16 October 2019, 03:22 PM   #4
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The double branding has been around since the 1960s and as a vintage GS collector I prefer it and think it looks fine, but I can see why they changed to the GS-only style. I'm ok with it, and even own one (SBGT235). But I do prefer the vintage. Excuse the dust and fingerprints...
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Old 16 October 2019, 04:15 PM   #5
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im in the same boat. i prefer the old logo. been trying to explain to my wife that i need to buy the leftover ones before they're all gone. i guess long run will save me money, though the 4 seasons dials look pretty compelling. i like the stealth look but oddly enough received more compliments for my sbga059 than my pateks.
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Old 16 October 2019, 09:04 PM   #6
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I don't mind the new logo and think it looks good. No issues with the old logo but time moves on. Decisions made by companies I admire and enjoy typically are made without consulting me, so I just roll with it. This does not mean I don't miss my Star-Tek phone but it does not stop me from phone ownership. Pick a new GS that you like and step up. The Logo will probably not matter as much if you own and like the watch. Just my thoughts.
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Old 16 October 2019, 11:11 PM   #7
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I tend to agree with the OP, but I'm warming up to the new logo, to the point that when I see photos it's now a non-issue... But I do prefer the older
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Old 16 October 2019, 11:28 PM   #8
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I prefer the old. I don’t like a cluttered dial, but the new have too much unused real estate. The textured dials look great, but the solid color dials could use a little more detail. That being said, most of my wish list are new GS. Go figure.
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Old 17 October 2019, 04:08 AM   #9
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The double branding has been around since the 1960s and as a vintage GS collector I prefer it and think it looks fine, but I can see why they changed to the GS-only style. I'm ok with it, and even own one (SBGT235). But I do prefer the vintage. Excuse the dust and fingerprints...
Adam, are you our Seiko expert?

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Old 17 October 2019, 08:23 AM   #10
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Is hard to explain how Im not liking the new gs logo, I feel like they just said why don't we just remove the seiko and move up the gs logo. Just feel a little bit forced. They didn't have this issue in Japan for over 30 years why change it now?

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Old 30 October 2019, 11:10 AM   #11
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Is hard to explain how Im not liking the new gs logo, I feel like they just said why don't we just remove the seiko and move up the gs logo. Just feel a little bit forced. They didn't have this issue in Japan for over 30 years why change it now?

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Because they are expanding outside of Japan?
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Old 30 October 2019, 08:22 PM   #12
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Is hard to explain how Im not liking the new gs logo, I feel like they just said why don't we just remove the seiko and move up the gs logo. Just feel a little bit forced. They didn't have this issue in Japan for over 30 years why change it now?

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GS has separated itself from Seiko and making a push into foreign markets , so it makes sense for me for the brand to try to distinguish itself from “ordinary” Seiko. I agree with the decision and am ambivalent to the old and new dials/logos, but more and more I find myself appreciating the less cluttered dial with the revised logo/branding


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Old 30 October 2019, 08:48 PM   #13
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The double branding has been around since the 1960s and as a vintage GS collector I prefer it and think it looks fine, but I can see why they changed to the GS-only style. I'm ok with it, and even own one (SBGT235). But I do prefer the vintage. Excuse the dust and fingerprints...
Those are beautiful Adam
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Old 31 October 2019, 06:36 AM   #14
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For anyone interested in the older logo, Timeless Luxury has a pretty good selection listed on their website. Some at a pretty good discount. Just an FYI...
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Old 31 October 2019, 09:36 AM   #15
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I actually prefer the new look - cleaner. However the discontinued nature of the older dials may make em more collectible :)
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Old 31 October 2019, 09:49 AM   #16
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I actually prefer the new look - cleaner. However the discontinued nature of the older dials may make em more collectible :)

Yes, but everything gets discontinued or refreshed, eventually.
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