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jakologo · 15 January 2013, 08:05 AM

I am looking for a white dial SS everyday watch. These are the two models that are singing to me. And they can be had at similar pricing. I am well aware the ultimate decision is mine but I am looking for advice (I know, on a Rolex forum!). I was just hoping to gain further insight that might aid me with the quantitative decision making aspect. I have a few other Rolexes (including a polar Exp II) and an AP, so the decision is strictly between these two.
Again I am only asking for help because I have gained previous valuable insights from TRF members that helped me through other purchases. Thank you.

SaddleSC · 15 January 2013, 08:06 AM

The DJII with stick dial is one of the most versatile watches I have ever owned. It can be dressed up or down and could very easily be a 24/7 wearer for me if I ever decided to downsize my collection. So, I am sure you can guess what my vote would be.

nick c · 15 January 2013, 08:11 AM

DJII

kilyung · 15 January 2013, 08:16 AM

I'll probably be the only one but I'd vote snowflake as its a) not very common and b) GS represents a tremendous value for what you get.

j.alex · 15 January 2013, 08:26 AM

DJ for sure

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The GMT Master · 15 January 2013, 08:27 AM

The Seiko - the dial is utterly gorgeous, nothing else quite like it out there

FeelingTheBlues · 15 January 2013, 08:29 AM

Snowflake has my vote! I think the power reserve indicator is a great feature and I love the look of it (especially with the blue'd steel second hand). Besides, I think it would add diversity to your collection.

Andrés G · 15 January 2013, 08:33 AM

The DJ for its versatility.

Trouble15 · 15 January 2013, 08:34 AM

Dj ii

lig · 15 January 2013, 08:45 AM

If you didn't already have the Exp and the AP I would say DJII

Since you do - Snowflake!

bridgs · 15 January 2013, 08:47 AM

I will vote DJII as well because it is a chunky handsome watch that sings like a choirboy, and because I would really like to have one.

floater156 · 15 January 2013, 09:08 AM

Djii

Frogman4me · 15 January 2013, 09:25 AM

Snowflake without question! Your getting something so unique and amazing with the SBGA011. If you get one please share some photos!

jackruff · 15 January 2013, 09:26 AM

That's a tough call.. They are both incredibly great looking watches both with pedigree... I'm a big fan of Seiko and have some vintage GS etc. but in saying that I recently bought a DJ11 for a work daily... It truly is a beautiful watch......

drainaps · 15 January 2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I'll probably be the only one but I'd vote snowflake as its a) not very common and b) GS represents a tremendous value for what you get.

You are not alone out there.....+1. Finishings and quality are on another level and you will add fizz to your collection. My only issue w GS is the resale value compared to Rolex.

GregoryZ · 15 January 2013, 09:30 AM

No comparison. Go with DJII, much better resale value, etc. Rolex is a ROLEX. Seiko is well...just a Seiko.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 January 2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GregoryZ

No comparison. Go with DJII, much better resale value, etc. Rolex is a ROLEX. Seiko is well...just a Seiko.

J. Alan · 15 January 2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GregoryZ

No comparison. Go with DJII, much better resale value, etc. Rolex is a ROLEX. Seiko is well...just a Seiko.

Agreed about the Rolex resale value, but have you seen a GS Hi Beat in person and tried it on. It is an incredible watch that easily competes with the Swiss big boys. The whole watch including the blade hands, dial, and beveled case oozes quality and has more stringent time regulation than COSC. I don't know about resale, because they are so rare that I have never found a latest used model for sale on the net.

J. Alan

Longhorn · 15 January 2013, 09:49 AM

Go Snowflake and don't look back.

newbieincali · 15 January 2013, 09:59 AM

How about getting a very heavily discounted GS? or second hand?

Frogman4me · 15 January 2013, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

The Ignorant posts should be surfacing again.

Please read if you don't know about GS, thank you:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...+seiko+quality

FeelingTheBlues · 15 January 2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

The Ignorant posts should be surfacing again.

Alas, you may very well be right...

...Why can't we all just get along!?

superdog · 15 January 2013, 10:26 AM

does the GS have lume?

jcd · 15 January 2013, 10:52 AM

Get the GS!

Knappo 1307 · 15 January 2013, 10:55 AM

Gs

kcmo · 15 January 2013, 11:41 AM

Definitely the Datejust!

KellyM3 · 15 January 2013, 11:52 AM

Go with your heart

KingCobra007 · 15 January 2013, 12:04 PM

Why is this even a question?? Really??

Rolex vs. Seiko

RRY · 15 January 2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jakologo

I am looking for a white dial SS everyday watch... I have a few other Rolexes (including a polar Exp II)...

Hmm...don't you already have a white dial SS everyday watch in the polar Exp II?

Both are gorgeous watches. And I aspire to own a GS one day.

xxthe_remedyxx · 15 January 2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcobra007

why is this even a question?? Really??

Rolex vs. Seiko

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15 January 2013, 08:05 AM	#1
jakologo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: SoFla Watch: DD40 Posts: 386	White Baton DJII or Grand Seiko Snowflake I am looking for a white dial SS everyday watch. These are the two models that are singing to me. And they can be had at similar pricing. I am well aware the ultimate decision is mine but I am looking for advice (I know, on a Rolex forum!). I was just hoping to gain further insight that might aid me with the quantitative decision making aspect. I have a few other Rolexes (including a polar Exp II) and an AP, so the decision is strictly between these two. Again I am only asking for help because I have gained previous valuable insights from TRF members that helped me through other purchases. Thank you. Last edited by jakologo; 15 January 2013 at 08:15 AM.. Reason: sp

15 January 2013, 08:06 AM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	The DJII with stick dial is one of the most versatile watches I have ever owned. It can be dressed up or down and could very easily be a 24/7 wearer for me if I ever decided to downsize my collection. So, I am sure you can guess what my vote would be. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

15 January 2013, 08:29 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Snowflake has my vote! I think the power reserve indicator is a great feature and I love the look of it (especially with the blue'd steel second hand). Besides, I think it would add diversity to your collection. __________________ 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

15 January 2013, 09:08 AM	#12
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Djii __________________ Lead by example through production.

15 January 2013, 10:26 AM	#23
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	does the GS have lume? __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

15 January 2013, 08:11 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	DJII

15 January 2013, 08:16 AM	#4
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I'll probably be the only one but I'd vote snowflake as its a) not very common and b) GS represents a tremendous value for what you get.

15 January 2013, 08:26 AM	#5
j.alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 554	DJ for sure Sent from  iPad using Tapatalk

15 January 2013, 08:27 AM	#6
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	The Seiko - the dial is utterly gorgeous, nothing else quite like it out there

15 January 2013, 08:33 AM	#8
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	The DJ for its versatility.

15 January 2013, 08:34 AM	#9
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Dj ii

15 January 2013, 08:45 AM	#10
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	If you didn't already have the Exp and the AP I would say DJII Since you do - Snowflake!

15 January 2013, 08:47 AM	#11
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I will vote DJII as well because it is a chunky handsome watch that sings like a choirboy, and because I would really like to have one.

15 January 2013, 09:25 AM	#13
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Snowflake without question! Your getting something so unique and amazing with the SBGA011. If you get one please share some photos!

15 January 2013, 09:26 AM	#14
jackruff "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Watch: eclectic.. Posts: 191	That's a tough call.. They are both incredibly great looking watches both with pedigree... I'm a big fan of Seiko and have some vintage GS etc. but in saying that I recently bought a DJ11 for a work daily... It truly is a beautiful watch......

15 January 2013, 09:30 AM	#16
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 342	No comparison. Go with DJII, much better resale value, etc. Rolex is a ROLEX. Seiko is well...just a Seiko.

15 January 2013, 09:49 AM	#19
Longhorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Watch: HULK SMASH Posts: 584	Go Snowflake and don't look back.

15 January 2013, 09:59 AM	#20
newbieincali Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 411	How about getting a very heavily discounted GS? or second hand?

15 January 2013, 10:52 AM	#24
jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	Get the GS!

15 January 2013, 10:55 AM	#25
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Gs

15 January 2013, 11:41 AM	#26
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Definitely the Datejust!

15 January 2013, 11:52 AM	#27
KellyM3 Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Attleboro mass Posts: 209	Go with your heart

15 January 2013, 12:04 PM	#28
KingCobra007 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 70	Why is this even a question?? Really?? Rolex vs. Seiko

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