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New Grand Seiko Genbi Valley

submitted by TheBigGuyFromQueens to Wristwatches 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:12:31 ago (+6/-1)     (youtu.be)

https://youtu.be/xcLX8jkZUeY

What a beauty.


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[ - ] UncleDoug 3 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:15:20 ago (+3/-0)

The mechanism, technology, stylings and accuracy of a Grand Seiko is infinitely better than any Rolex or Omega.

[ - ] TheBigGuyFromQueens [op] 0 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:23:06 ago (+1/-1)

You may be right, but Rolesium and the Rolex case/bracelet are damned tough and will survive a nuclear holocaust. The Japanese polishing and finish on a GS is often thought to be superior to Rolex, but the common complaints for GS is that clasps are shitty for that price point and Customer Service repair is dog shit compared to a Rolex repair center. I have always wanted a Snowflake, but have never handled one personally. I have been meaning to go to the watch store in Flushing and see if they can win me over.

I’ve also been eying this Omega for quite some time:

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-aqua-terra-150m-co-axial-master-chronometer-gmt-worldtimer-43-mm-22010432203001

[ - ] UncleDoug 2 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:37:49 ago (+2/-0)

With a GS you are not paying for the band, you are paying for the mechanism, the spring drive, the shielding its unmatched accuracy and small form factor.

I have several Seikos, but I could never afford a GS.

[ - ] Spaceman84 2 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 23:46:25 ago (+2/-0)

He's a tasteless Rolex tard. I don't give his opinions any heed, like diehard fans of Omega, Breitling or Panerai.

[ - ] ButtToucha9000 0 points 9 monthsJul 27, 2024 06:40:54 ago (+0/-0)

Rolex is a solid watch it's the normal status symbol for a reason. Nirmies love rolexes. Which makes amateurs hate them to feel superior. Real horophiles go back to loving them because they are worth loving.

[ - ] Spaceman84 0 points 9 monthsJul 28, 2024 23:51:02 ago (+0/-0)

I've never liked them and never will. It's like buying a Bentley that looks like a 1998 Toyota Corolla. I don't care for Omega same reason. The same boring design for decades now. Panerais are at least somewhat visually interesting though they have worn out the original design at this point.

[ - ] Spaceman84 2 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 23:44:22 ago (+2/-0)

Boring like a Rolex. Chopard and Mont Blanc and many others have much more original and interesting designs.

[ - ] Version6 2 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:27:27 ago (+2/-0)

I dig it.

[ - ] TheBigGuyFromQueens [op] 1 point 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:34:05 ago (+1/-0)

The other reason I prefer a Rolex is that these GS hands have almost no lume. Not only do I like as much lume as possible from an aesthetic standpoint, but as a night owl, I find it almost indispensable. The lume on my Rolexes is powerful and beautiful. My Corums, as well.

[ - ] Spaceman84 2 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 23:47:23 ago (+2/-0)

Corums are ugly as fuck. Holy shit you have no taste at all

[ - ] Version6 0 points 9 monthsJul 27, 2024 14:14:12 ago (+0/-0)

Huh. I thought they used super luminova?

[ - ] TheBigGuyFromQueens [op] 0 points 9 monthsJul 27, 2024 14:27:51 ago (+0/-0)

Yeah, not not so much on this model. I see a thin sliver of lume on one hand and maybe the indices. It’s honestly kind of a dealbreaker for me. Instead of this watch, I would probably get that Omega Seamaster World Timer at the same price point or save like $2500 more and get myself another Yachtmaster 40. It’s kind of odd to have 2 Yachtmasters, but I really love both dials on that and the lume is fantastic.

[ - ] HelenHighwater 2 points 9 monthsJul 26, 2024 20:18:21 ago (+2/-0)

Not my wheelhouse. Buuuut, if you want to see real beauty look at the yamaha cfx concert grand. Especially the action.