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returntorolex · 17 October 2016, 10:29 AM

Intriguing.....

https://www.deployant.com/grand-seiko-sbgd001/

brandrea · 17 October 2016, 10:36 AM

Looks stunning, and incredibly accurate. I guess being platinum it sells for a premium.

Really like this piece and the heritage too

BigAl72 · 17 October 2016, 11:00 AM

An absolutely amazing piece.

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incontrol · 17 October 2016, 11:48 AM

Gorgeous! I would be thrilled to own one. My one reservation would be retained value otherwise, it is stunning both visually and technically!

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bdex75 · 17 October 2016, 12:41 PM

If one could find this lightly preowned it would be a very cool piece to own.

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77T · 17 October 2016, 12:45 PM

Technically impressive but not worth the price IMHO.
For that level of money I'd go with a PP.

FeelingTheBlues · 17 October 2016, 12:52 PM

I really like Grand Seikos and this watch is pretty impressive on paper. Three barrels is not something you see very often and I like the power reserve indicator on the movement not to mention the platinum case.

...Still, at this price I'd rather go with something with a bit more to offer. Nothing to do with the name on the dial, quite the opposite but I personally think that at this price I'd like a slightly more decorated movement (especially with a sapphire caseback) and a bit more going on on the dial complication wise.

nick c · 17 October 2016, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77t

technically impressive but not worth the price imho.
For that level of money i'd go with a pp.

x2

Cru Jones · 17 October 2016, 07:29 PM

i think that's definitely the most discrete $55k watch one can own.

1William · 17 October 2016, 08:35 PM

I like Seiko but not at 55K.

Jmas · 18 October 2016, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Technically impressive but not worth the price IMHO.
For that level of money I'd go with a PP.

Agreed, there is so many choices you could go with at that price range.

Raj1471 · 21 October 2016, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1William

I like Seiko but not at 55K.

Agreed...my concern would be value retention...nice to have a choice down the road if one wants to upgrade or sell due to unforeseen circumstances IMHO.

jctrolex · 29 October 2016, 01:32 AM

I don't really see the fuss about the finishing of the movement. Most of what you see is the plate, though nicely finished, not the movement. It is an extremely well executed piece both technically and esthetics wise but for $55,000 my choice would be a Lange, PP or a VC. I just saw a Calatrava with a hunters case there's a lot more to look at as far as finishing goes. Almost seems like a bargain at $38,000 compared to the Grand Seiko. You can almost be sure you will get most of that money back when you decided to sell it not so sure about the Grand Seiko.

PJ S · 29 October 2016, 02:59 AM

^
Not everyone buying watches lives their life according to residual value – many that can afford such sums easily buy because they simply what they like the look of or its exclusivity.
This obsession over how much of its RRP it’ll retain seems to be the sole preserve of forum members only, who are but a small (if somewhat vocal) drop in the ocean compared to the typical watch-buying consumer.

Show me a Lange/Patek/Vacheron in Platinum, produced at a rate of 20 pieces per annum, that costs $55K for a start – they we can begin to compare apples with apples.

Rockrolex · 29 October 2016, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feelingtheblues

at this price i'd rather go with something with a bit more to offer. Nothing to do with the name on the dial, quite the opposite but i personally think that at this price i'd like a slightly more decorated movement (especially with a sapphire caseback) and a bit more going on on the dial complication wise.

x2

One Ping Only · 29 October 2016, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

i think that's definitely the most discrete $55k watch one can own.

You can just picture the conversation: Nice watch.... It's a Seiko.....

Amazing work, but not sure I am in at the price.

mdtddd2007 · 16 November 2016, 12:09 PM

Simple at its best! Love the watch.

Rebel · 16 November 2016, 12:14 PM

Simple elegance.

MATCH1969 · 16 November 2016, 06:56 PM

Superb, exclusive and very expensive

Psmith · 20 November 2016, 02:19 AM

Beautiful and ultra-discrete

Wesley Crusher · 20 November 2016, 11:22 AM

Beautiful watch. It's not for everybody, of course.

For 55k, it's easy to say that a better buy would be something from a more established brand like PP or ALS. For this kind of money, you could even buy something from a real high end "micro" brand like Laurent Ferrier or FP Journe. But a watch like this isn't about brand name.

This watch embodies the Japanese aesthetic and mentality perfectly. It's made to the highest standard, its practical, and it is not flashy.

incontrol · 20 November 2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Beautiful watch. It's not for everybody, of course.

For 55k, it's easy to say that a better buy would be something from a more established brand like PP or ALS. For this kind of money, you could even buy something from a real high end "micro" brand like Laurent Ferrier or FP Journe. But a watch like this isn't about brand name.

This watch embodies the Japanese aesthetic and mentality perfectly. It's made to the highest standard, its practical, and it is not flashy.

Perfectly stated!

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DeeTee · 20 November 2016, 08:39 PM

Serious statement watch.
I love it, I just can't get myself to pay more than 3k for it.

andromeda160 · 21 November 2016, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

i think that's definitely the most discrete $55k watch one can own.

Its 75k lol

I can respect the engineering, craftsmanship and design, but the price tag is absurd haha

PJ S · 21 November 2016, 05:56 AM

^
That’s Singapore dollars.

Lordofrolex · 21 November 2016, 06:09 AM

Still wouldn't wear it. There's a lot better for 55k.

PJ S · 21 November 2016, 06:19 AM

^
And that’s what makes some different from the others – more open minded, less herd mentality restricting one’s choices.

FeelingTheBlues · 22 November 2016, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jctrolex

I don't really see the fuss about the finishing of the movement. Most of what you see is the plate, though nicely finished, not the movement. It is an extremely well executed piece both technically and esthetics wise but for $55,000 my choice would be a Lange, PP or a VC. I just saw a Calatrava with a hunters case there's a lot more to look at as far as finishing goes. Almost seems like a bargain at $38,000 compared to the Grand Seiko. You can almost be sure you will get most of that money back when you decided to sell it not so sure about the Grand Seiko.

Different strokes for different folks, call me fussy but I like to admire the art of a nicely finished movement every now and then, hence the fact that I particularly like the PR indicator on the back. Besides, I know that GS is capable of making some nice Côtes de Genève or Côtes Droites on their bridges and plates, I just wish they'd have done it on this masterpiece of theirs.

Furthermore, I think that giving way too much importance to the brand name becomes a real problem. Be it with newer releases that are controversial to say the least, quality control that gets a tad problematic or masterpieces that get ignored because of their names.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ S

Show me a Lange/Patek/Vacheron in Platinum, produced at a rate of 20 pieces per annum, that costs $55K for a start – they we can begin to compare apples with apples.

Amen to that.

Vaxe · 7 December 2016, 11:06 AM

For $55k you'd think they would at least do a 3/4 plate like Lange.

PJ S · 7 December 2016, 11:15 AM

^
Why? Do the Langes have three barrels in theirs?

17 October 2016, 10:29 AM	#1
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,661	$55,000 Grand Seiko? Intriguing..... https://www.deployant.com/grand-seiko-sbgd001/ __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

17 October 2016, 11:48 AM	#4
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Gorgeous! I would be thrilled to own one. My one reservation would be retained value otherwise, it is stunning both visually and technically! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

17 October 2016, 12:45 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	Technically impressive but not worth the price IMHO. For that level of money I'd go with a PP. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 October 2016, 12:52 PM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I really like Grand Seikos and this watch is pretty impressive on paper. Three barrels is not something you see very often and I like the power reserve indicator on the movement not to mention the platinum case. ...Still, at this price I'd rather go with something with a bit more to offer. Nothing to do with the name on the dial, quite the opposite but I personally think that at this price I'd like a slightly more decorated movement (especially with a sapphire caseback) and a bit more going on on the dial complication wise. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

16 November 2016, 12:14 PM	#18
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Simple elegance. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

17 October 2016, 10:36 AM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Looks stunning, and incredibly accurate. I guess being platinum it sells for a premium. Really like this piece and the heritage too

17 October 2016, 11:00 AM	#3
BigAl72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Watch: D-Blue, GS SBGE001 Posts: 695	An absolutely amazing piece. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

17 October 2016, 12:41 PM	#5
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	If one could find this lightly preowned it would be a very cool piece to own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 October 2016, 07:29 PM	#9
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	i think that's definitely the most discrete $55k watch one can own.

17 October 2016, 08:35 PM	#10
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I like Seiko but not at 55K.

29 October 2016, 01:32 AM	#13
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	I don't really see the fuss about the finishing of the movement. Most of what you see is the plate, though nicely finished, not the movement. It is an extremely well executed piece both technically and esthetics wise but for $55,000 my choice would be a Lange, PP or a VC. I just saw a Calatrava with a hunters case there's a lot more to look at as far as finishing goes. Almost seems like a bargain at $38,000 compared to the Grand Seiko. You can almost be sure you will get most of that money back when you decided to sell it not so sure about the Grand Seiko.

29 October 2016, 02:59 AM	#14
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Not everyone buying watches lives their life according to residual value – many that can afford such sums easily buy because they simply what they like the look of or its exclusivity. This obsession over how much of its RRP it’ll retain seems to be the sole preserve of forum members only, who are but a small (if somewhat vocal) drop in the ocean compared to the typical watch-buying consumer. Show me a Lange/Patek/Vacheron in Platinum, produced at a rate of 20 pieces per annum, that costs $55K for a start – they we can begin to compare apples with apples.

16 November 2016, 12:09 PM	#17
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Simple at its best! Love the watch.

16 November 2016, 06:56 PM	#19
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Superb, exclusive and very expensive

20 November 2016, 02:19 AM	#20
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Beautiful and ultra-discrete __________________

20 November 2016, 11:22 AM	#21
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Beautiful watch. It's not for everybody, of course. For 55k, it's easy to say that a better buy would be something from a more established brand like PP or ALS. For this kind of money, you could even buy something from a real high end "micro" brand like Laurent Ferrier or FP Journe. But a watch like this isn't about brand name. This watch embodies the Japanese aesthetic and mentality perfectly. It's made to the highest standard, its practical, and it is not flashy.

20 November 2016, 08:39 PM	#23
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	Serious statement watch. I love it, I just can't get myself to pay more than 3k for it.

21 November 2016, 05:56 AM	#25
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ That’s Singapore dollars.

21 November 2016, 06:09 AM	#26
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Still wouldn't wear it. There's a lot better for 55k. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

21 November 2016, 06:19 AM	#27
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ And that’s what makes some different from the others – more open minded, less herd mentality restricting one’s choices.

7 December 2016, 11:06 AM	#29
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	For $55k you'd think they would at least do a 3/4 plate like Lange.

7 December 2016, 11:15 AM	#30
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ Why? Do the Langes have three barrels in theirs?

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