Thoughts on trading a GS for a JLC?

[Dsmith1974]

I may shortly have the option of trading my GS Peacock HiBeat 36000 GMT for a JLC Reserve De Marche 37mm in Pink Gold.

Ignoring exchange values as we’ll come to a fair agreement for market values, which watch would you prefer to end up with and why?

I’ve been appreciating dress(ier) watches more recently but the Peacock has such a special dial and wouldn’t be easy to replace as there were only 700 made. I’m finding this one a tough choice so any thoughts are very much welcomed!

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[alpharulez]

Is the GS PM or steel?

Also, If I were considering JLC then their master calendar with a Moonphase or their ultra thin perpetual etc would also be under my lens for sure... good deals to be had preowned.


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[Dsmith1974]

Originally Posted by alpharulez

Is the GS PM or steel?

Also, If I were considering JLC then their master calendar with a Moonphase or their ultra thin perpetual etc would also be under my lens for sure... good deals to be had preowned.


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The GS is SS


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[scarlet knight]

I would keep the GS. Limited edition.

[alpharulez]

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

The GS is SS


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Do you use it often or is it a safe queen?

Do you have a regular need for dress watches? Do they have to be from the Big 3-4-5 whatever? (Many other lower tier brands have great dress pieces)

How well is the GS doing in the second hand market? (JLC usually takes a hit and stays relatively flat or a gentle up for PM)

And what’s the gap between exchange values for the two pieces.

These should help determine your next steps ...


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[enjoythemusic]

While the JLC is lovely, for me it's a no go as don't wear suits or the tux any longer. So the sportier Seiko is the choice for me. Your lifestyle may differ.

[Rrpdc]

With those. Gs for sure. Personal choice.

[winst]

I really like the look of your GS and would keep that.

[Lamontsanders]

GS by a mile. Peacock is a special GS.

[Bassplayer]

I am partial to JLC. Love the history..

What do you want to wear is the real question.


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[Pw92676]

I just like this JLC better so I’d personally go for it.

[wesdaniel]

In general, I think that Grand Seiko is an outstanding timepiece. Having said that, I think that JLC and GS both fit a really specific niche - they're both incredible watchmakers that are really underappreciated.

While I love GS, I'm not a fan of that particular model (I know - I'm in the minority) so that would sway my decision.

Let us know what you end up doing!

[JR16]

One is a gold dress watch, the other is a SS sporty watch. Impossible to make any meaningful comparisons OP.


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[dchang81]

i thought my fp journe octasport vs gronefeld principia was an odd vs. id imagine you'd have to add a fair amount of cash. i like jaeger but there's a lot more watches id take for 10-12k. peacock is fairly rare, but at the rate that GS puts out product there's always gonna be something down the road.

[ped013]

When I read your thread title, I immediately knew my answer, or so I thought. I would choose JLC over GS any day. Except, however, for the Peacock, which is my favorite GS ever and the only one I personally covet.

So for me, because I love the Peacock, I wouldn't let it go because it'll be difficult to acquire again if you regret it.

Lastly, if I were going to go JLC, it probably wouldn't be that one, as there are many others that I prefer.

[Benzsiam]

Peacock is one of the most sought after for GS but you should keep the one that sings louder to you.

[alllexandru]

Between the two listed I would keep the GS, lovely dial and special edition.
Love JLC but not the ref.model here

[1William]

Both are great watches and the devil is in the details. I like the JLC better for the same or close to the same money. If not, the GS is a great watch and could work in all situations.

[ChetBaker]

Big fan of JLC here but I wouldn’t make the trade. This JLC is fairly standard issue and the GS is one of the most sought after models and impossible to find again once it’s gone.

[fmc000]

I won't do it.

[stockae92]

Tough choice. I think JLC is an underrated brand and they makes awesome watch. I do look at the JLC as a lot more dressy.

Personally I would keep the GS as it would fit my life style more (more dress-casual). And you can't argue with GS's finish.

[beefeater21]

Agree with everyone saying keep the GS. Fundamentally, the JLC reference you're considering isn't as special as the GS. That said, I generally prefer JLC to GS. Good luck, OP!

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[Petroc Tremaine]

Keep the GS and save up for the JLC, and then you've got both.
Problem solved.

[MCMartiny]

Both GS and JLC are great brands that (when bought right) offer exceptional value for money. Personally I would go for another slightly more iconic JLC model (e.g. Polaris, Reverso or Geophysic Universal Time) but each to their own.

[sunnygps]

The JLC is a beautiful watch and I love mine. I don’t know much about the GS watches, so hard to compare. My JLC is mostly worn when I think the my watches with SS bracelet won’t go with my attire.

[bigfatpauli]

Gold > Steel. No matter what you read on the interwebs.