New GS High Accuracy Quartz - SBGP017

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Interesting perspective, thanks for that.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Maybe this is why the SSC guy got a bit upset when he found a Maxell in mine

From your list Paul, I assume these are the same ones. Might get a couple, though I wonder if Seiko might come with a new longer-life battery in the near future.

Yes, I believe you’re right.

I get the SSC Tech’s concern since other batt makers may have risk of leakage that could ruin the movement’s electronics.


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[kwingy]

Getting mine today - can't wait!

[amanbra]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Beautiful watch, classic case.

Yep, 9F is rated -/+ 5 secs/year with the star on the dial, and -/+10 secs a year without the star (regular dial) - although my regular dial SBGT235 only gained +1 sec over 12 months to March 2022.

My non star 9f some how does 2-3s /per year. They are insane.


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[pandrew6l]

Is there a big difference in finishing between the entry level SBGX263 ($2,200) and the LE SBGP017 ($3,800 ) ? I understand the SBGP017 has a 44GS case, Gold Star at 6pm, and +- 5 Sec/year .

[sherlock40]

I don’t think there is a difference. I have the SBGT235 day date and the finishing is superb. And the accuracy is incredible…I tracked it for 213 days and it was +4.3 s. I will be getting the SBGP017 soon, and then I could compare finishing between the two.

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I know what you mean but I don't think Seiko feels the need to distance the two brands to that extent. It's only five years since they took the SEIKO logo off Grand Seiko dials. Seiko has a long and proud history in horology - Omega was putting up quartz movements against Seiko mechanical movements in the late 60s before the Swiss eventually stopped their Chronometer competitions as no Swiss watch company could otherwise beat Seiko. By that time, Seiko was mass producing double quickset day/date movements 20 years before Rolex. It's not a brand that needs to disguise its involvement with its own premium line.

Totally agreed. I’ve fallen hard down the vintage Seiko rabbit hole and the breadth and depth of Seiko’s achievements is insane. The only reason they’re not up there with the internationally-recognised GOATs (if not THE GOAT) is because for a century they didn’t care one iota about ex-Japan. I personally prefer the GSs with the Seiko on the dial - there’s pride there!