GS: Snowflake vs SBGH267G

[JP_]

Hi guys,

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on my first Grand Seiko. I own an SKX, the Cocktail Time and a Samurai, but GS obviously is a whole other level.

My heart was set on the stunning SBGH267G, but today, I tried on the Snowflake as well. While both feel great on the wrist, I feel that the 41mm snowflake case suits me a little bit better than the 267's 39.5mm. I also love the Titanium, incredibly light. But then again, that stunning blue dial on the 267! Incredible.

What do you guys think?

• Snowflake or 267?
• Unlimited vs limited?
• 41 vs 39.5?
• Titanium vs Stainless Steel?
• Spring Drive vs Highbeat?

The Snowflake is around $1k cheaper then the 267.

Thanks guys!

267


Snowflake


Batman, 267, Snowflake and a GMT

[Old Expat Beast]

I guess it's got to be a gut decision, but I would go with the Snowflake.

[Rolexavidfan]

Snowflake but I am biased.





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[pickettt]

Why choose?

[karmatp]

They are both stunning, tough choice. Best of luck with your decision. I don't think you can make a bad choice here though.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Why choose?

Because he doesn’t want 3 Adam’s apples when the wife/other half finds out and administers a swift kick to the toys department!

[Syed117]

Been wearing the snowflake for the last week.

My vote goes to that.

Spring drive tech and the accuracy it brings are nice additions to a traditional mechanical watch collection.

Mine is currently +0.5s after a week.

[JP_]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Because he doesn’t want 3 Adam’s apples when the wife/other half finds out and administers a swift kick to the toys department!

This Very accurate.

Thanks for all the advice guys, highly appreciate it. I'll let you know once a decision has been made

[oldman2005]

I'd go for the 267 because of dial and hi-beat LE.

[pickettt]

If you have to choose, 267 only because of the limited production. You should have plenty of time down the line to pick up a 211.

[Tudor841]

My vote is for the 267 - I recently saw it in the metal and the dial is amazing. That and I favor the automatic movement.

[GB-man]

You can’t lose.

[JP_]

I'd go for the 267 because of dial and hi-beat LE.

If you have to choose, 267 only because of the limited production. You should have plenty of time down the line to pick up a 211.

My vote is for the 267 - I recently saw it in the metal and the dial is amazing. That and I favor the automatic movement.

I think you guys are right. I can always add a Snowflake.
Thank you very much.

[Rolexavidfan]

^^ on the contrary, why miss out on the unique dial and movement of the 211?

I had an LE GS just recently but decided to give up on it once the Snowflake was bagged. Never regretted the decision. Snowflake - loving every moment of it.


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[mask1196]

Definitely the 267! LE means now or never. Snowflake will be around should you change your mind down the road.

[singkwokhk]

Originally Posted by karmatp

They are both stunning, tough choice. Best of luck with your decision. I don't think you can make a bad choice here though.

I agree! just pick one! GS always will have new models and dials!

[ap1]

267 for

Dial
Ltd
Weight

[JP_]

Will do, thanks guys! Hope I can get my hands on one soon so I can post some pics ;)

[Jack T]

I’m not as close as you are, but I’m also debating the same choices. I like the heft of stainless, but can’t get in with the Snowflake dial. Titanium just takes some getting used to. Also, I like the pure mechanical of the Hi Beat, but love the sweep of the Spring Drive. The GS models are all beautifully made, hard to find them and see many versions in person.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I like the heft of stainless, but can’t get in with the Snowflake dial. Titanium just takes some getting used to.

Oftentimes, I take my SS watches off as soon as I get home. Conversely, I have no problem wearing the titanium until I'm ready for bed. The Snowflake is very light, but doesn't feel cheap at all. We somehow relate density with quality, but there's no question GS's titanium watches are AT LEAST on par with the best SS watches out there.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

Snowflake but I am biased.





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Beautiful dial, the texture is fantastic. Tried one on recently, the watch is so well made, the case, the dial and bracelet all fit so well together.

[JP_]

Still love the feel of the Titanium and the Snowflake dial, but pulled the trigger on the 267.
Will be able to post pics soon ;)

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by JP_

Still love the feel of the Titanium and the Snowflake dial, but pulled the trigger on the 267.
Will be able to post pics soon ;)

Nice, congratulations. I love choices where I can't go wrong.

[denmanproject]

Originally Posted by JP_

Still love the feel of the Titanium and the Snowflake dial, but pulled the trigger on the 267.
Will be able to post pics soon ;)

Awesome the 267 is really growing on me

[Ichiran]

Saw the 267 at the boutique earlier, and the dial was mesmerizing. I'm now 50-50 between the Snowflake and the 267. Both are breathtaking in their own ways, there really is no winner here.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Saw the 267 at the boutique earlier, and the dial was mesmerizing. I'm now 50-50 between the Snowflake and the 267. Both are breathtaking in their own ways, there really is no winner here.

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You mean, there is no loser there.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by pickettt

You mean, there is no loser there.

You are absolutely right and my apologies

[JP_]

Originally Posted by pickettt

You mean, there is no loser there.

Spot on

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Saw the 267 at the boutique earlier, and the dial was mesmerizing. I'm now 50-50 between the Snowflake and the 267. Both are breathtaking in their own ways, there really is no winner here.

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I know, right? Extremely hard decision. But I went with the 267 because of that gorgeous dial, the hi beat movement and the fact that they are limited to 1,500 pieces. I might add a Snowflake in a year or two.

Just got the Fedex notification, will be posting pics next week.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Been wearing the snowflake for the last week.

My vote goes to that.

Spring drive tech and the accuracy it brings are nice additions to a traditional mechanical watch collection.

Mine is currently +0.5s after a week.

I've got -0.7s over 8 days. It's incredible.

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by JP_

I know, right? Extremely hard decision. But I went with the 267 because of that gorgeous dial, the hi beat movement and the fact that they are limited to 1,500 pieces. I might add a Snowflake in a year or two.

Just got the Fedex notification, will be posting pics next week.

Congrats in advance for the incoming!

I agree adding the Snowflake to the 267 would be perfect, as both have different dials with different movements. Both are so beautiful really. I would love to have both pieces in my collection too