Would you pay £2100 for a Seiko S/Hand.

[padi56]

A lot of people seem to hold these in high esteem myself included. Indeed the Seiko Grand or Credor range sell often for more used than new.The watch
Built entirely in house,including movement.IHMO watch and movement is the
equal of todays Rolex,the movements slightly better.But the problem is
its a Seiko,I admire Seiko,respect the horology of their products, especially the S/Grand.The quality of the Grand Seiko's is not in dispute for me,but the thought of paying £2000 plus for a Seiko is a psychological thing.Its like If Skoda made a car which visually and technically was every bit as good as a Ferrari, and only cost half the price, would it sell?.I would doubt,you see
the name and image means everything.But is this right or have we all been
brain washed,to think the most expensive is better.I've handled Grand Seiko's
and Credors and the fit and finish is right up there with the top High-End Swiss.The fact remains that Grands & Credors aren't made to be sold in the west. They're made for a market which Seiko presumably knows very well Japan.But myself still looking for a 1960s one at the right price.

[Rockrolex]

Now you get into the question of whether you want quality at a good price or name brand recognition. The mere fact that you raise the question about spending $4K on a Seiko means you, too, are influenced by the brand. (That's not a pejorative comment, merely an observation, one of which I and I am sure many others are guilty).

I've handled a couple of Grand Seikos and I'd put their fit and finish above Rolex. They are bargains if you can find them (in the west). I'm surprised Seiko hasn't rebranded them with a different name for western consumption.

If I could find one and had the dough, I'd buy one in a flash!

[JJ Irani]

I've always respected the SEIKO name; but if I had £2100 to burn, I'd still rather do it on an SS Rolex.

JJ

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Atomic

I've handled a couple of Grand Seikos and I'd put their fit and finish above Rolex. They are bargains if you can find them (in the west). I'm surprised Seiko hasn't rebranded them with a different name for western consumption.

If I could find one and had the dough, I'd buy one in a flash!

Well Atomic 100% agree with you on the finish and quality.That GMT is
on sale for £2350,at the moment a bit to much for me,but very tempted.
Trouble is you don't see them advertised very often in the UK,update just
checked this morning its sold.