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DoctorA · 26 May 2020, 08:52 AM

As the title says, which “peacock” would you go for and why? The original or the blue peacock?

I want to add a hi-beat and read great reviews about that movement!

I love both dials equally!

denmanproject · 26 May 2020, 08:58 AM

Both are stunning but the 235 is just a bit more appealing to me

Halothane · 26 May 2020, 09:01 AM

I had both. Still have the original. Both are great , you can’t go wrong. The blue dial dial is nice but I wasn’t a fan of the Calamine lotion color of the GMT hand.

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sensui · 26 May 2020, 09:36 AM

Had both... But the blue isn't really peacock. The dial pattern is Iwate. There's really one true peacock.

SunTzu · 26 May 2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tomalf123

The blue dial dial is nice but I wasn’t a fan of the Calamine lotion color of the GMT hand.

My grandmother used to cover me in that stuff. I was shipped home speckled in it. That and Mercurochrome. I looked like a lab experiment.

Halothane · 26 May 2020, 10:08 AM

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Bearxj86 · 26 May 2020, 10:14 AM

Peacock color is more greenish. There can only be one :)

Nikrnic · 26 May 2020, 10:56 AM

Both nice but have to agree with the first greener one..

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Pongster · 26 May 2020, 05:13 PM

I chose and would still choose the blue. Also called Iwate.

ap1 · 27 May 2020, 05:08 AM

235 blue for me , love mine

Hosum · 27 May 2020, 11:46 AM

I prefer the SBGJ227 for its dial pattern and since it is the original peacock. Agree with posters above; SBGJ235 is lovely but it's not the 'peacock'.

1William · 27 May 2020, 09:50 PM

I prefer the blue dial.

Jackie Daytona · 27 May 2020, 10:36 PM

Green one. I love blue dial watches, but that green is a bit more unique in my opinion. Especially since it looks like it does not have a really emerald type green, but a slightly more subdued green that isn’t too far from blue it just works.

Additionally as someone mentioned the calamine lotion hand really detracts from the blue. Wouldn’t have noticed that much until someone said it. Now I can’t unsee it.

HaiovR · 28 May 2020, 12:51 AM

I like 227 more. The dial is unusual.
The 235 dial is closer to something you can find with some other brands

harvey · 28 May 2020, 03:30 AM

Definitely the original reference.

DoctorA · 6 June 2020, 02:40 AM

Has anyone heard of discount on the new peacock from the ADs?

Hosum · 6 June 2020, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Has anyone heard of discount on the new peacock from the ADs?

It's a boutique exclusive, so I have not heard of discounting on that one.

surfblue · 6 June 2020, 08:49 AM

I had the SBGJ227 Peacock and was able to see the SBGJ235 in the Tokyo/Ginza boutique. I personally think the SBGJ227 is more unique and nicer looking.

One thing to consider with the SBGJ high beat GMTs is they are very thick and in my opinion not well proportioned. At 46mm lug to lug and about 15mm thick, it's a smaller watch that wears very tall. This was the primary reason I sold mine.

GB-man · 6 June 2020, 10:42 AM

Iwate for me. Never loved the hammered look of the peacock but love the green iwate launched to celebrate the NYC boutique. Blue brought in the new GS branding and a nice overall package.

benlee · 6 June 2020, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorA

As the title says, which “peacock” would you go for and why? The original or the blue peacock?

I want to add a hi-beat and read great reviews about that movement!

I love both dials equally!

Both are nice but I prefer the blue

JR16 · 17 June 2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Both are nice but I prefer the blue

Glad to see you still have the 235, Ben... has your opinion of it changed over time ? Still like it as much as when you first posted about it (your pics were what drew me to it initially btw)? Has the thickness bothered you at all?
Thanks!

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View Poll Results: Which peacock would you pick?
The original SBGJ 227 with the greenish dial	43	65.15%
The blue peacock	23	34.85%
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26 May 2020, 08:52 AM	#1
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Which “peacock” is the better one? As the title says, which “peacock” would you go for and why? The original or the blue peacock? I want to add a hi-beat and read great reviews about that movement! I love both dials equally! Attached Images __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

27 May 2020, 10:36 PM	#13
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,618	Green one. I love blue dial watches, but that green is a bit more unique in my opinion. Especially since it looks like it does not have a really emerald type green, but a slightly more subdued green that isn’t too far from blue it just works. Additionally as someone mentioned the calamine lotion hand really detracts from the blue. Wouldn’t have noticed that much until someone said it. Now I can’t unsee it. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

6 June 2020, 02:40 AM	#16
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Has anyone heard of discount on the new peacock from the ADs? __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

6 June 2020, 10:42 AM	#19
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Iwate for me. Never loved the hammered look of the peacock but love the green iwate launched to celebrate the NYC boutique. Blue brought in the new GS branding and a nice overall package. __________________

26 May 2020, 08:58 AM	#2
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Both are stunning but the 235 is just a bit more appealing to me

26 May 2020, 09:01 AM	#3
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,373	I had both. Still have the original. Both are great , you can’t go wrong. The blue dial dial is nice but I wasn’t a fan of the Calamine lotion color of the GMT hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2020, 09:36 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Had both... But the blue isn't really peacock. The dial pattern is Iwate. There's really one true peacock.

26 May 2020, 10:08 AM	#6
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,373	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2020, 10:14 AM	#7
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,894	Peacock color is more greenish. There can only be one :)

26 May 2020, 10:56 AM	#8
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Both nice but have to agree with the first greener one.. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

26 May 2020, 05:13 PM	#9
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	I chose and would still choose the blue. Also called Iwate.

27 May 2020, 05:08 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	235 blue for me , love mine

27 May 2020, 11:46 AM	#11
Hosum "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: GS SBGA387 Posts: 136	I prefer the SBGJ227 for its dial pattern and since it is the original peacock. Agree with posters above; SBGJ235 is lovely but it's not the 'peacock'.

27 May 2020, 09:50 PM	#12
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I prefer the blue dial.

28 May 2020, 12:51 AM	#14
HaiovR "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 238	I like 227 more. The dial is unusual. The 235 dial is closer to something you can find with some other brands

28 May 2020, 03:30 AM	#15
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,436	Definitely the original reference.

6 June 2020, 08:49 AM	#18
surfblue 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Patrick Location: Central US Posts: 79	I had the SBGJ227 Peacock and was able to see the SBGJ235 in the Tokyo/Ginza boutique. I personally think the SBGJ227 is more unique and nicer looking. One thing to consider with the SBGJ high beat GMTs is they are very thick and in my opinion not well proportioned. At 46mm lug to lug and about 15mm thick, it's a smaller watch that wears very tall. This was the primary reason I sold mine.

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