Well, based just on this, I would take the Seiko over the Rolex

[tribe125]

There have been misaligned Rolex bezels too. On the other hand, from what I have read, they have been swiftly rectified - sometimes while you wait, if you live close enough to a service centre.

I don’t buy watches with rotating bezels any more - I can convince myself that they’re all misaligned.

[iyonk]

I'm a HUGE fan of Seiko...

But i'll take the Rolex.

[Muad'dib]

The name "Grand Seiko" just doesn't do it for me. There's a reason why Toyota didn't go with "Grand Toyota" but chose something completely different like "Lexus".
And yes I am that shallow

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[geoffbot]

The name "Grand Seiko" just doesn't do it for me. There's a reason why Toyota didn't go with "Grand Toyota" but chose something completely different like "Lexus".
And yes I am that shallow

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Not shallow. We're buying luxury goods - brand name etc is important

[Samanator]

This is what I expected from you Michael and I am glad you typed it. They played up the GS and played down the Rolex so much so I think the video should be taken down.

Don’t get me wrong, I like GS and in fact I was one of the people convincing Toppers to carry the line. If you stay in the base automatic line they (like my cream dialed GMT) are very hard to beat in many aspects. Durability of case and bracelet finish is where they just don’t work for me. I think the GS Ti SD diver is an amazing watch, but it’s finish marks so easy versus a identically price SUb, GMT II, Tudor Pelagos, or even a Seiko TI SD 600MM GMT. My SS GS GMT did fair better but its no Rolex in this aspect.


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[Samanator]

My favorite comment - "Buy a Rolex to impress other people, buy a Grand Seiko to impress yourself." 

!

On watch forums i think the reverse is true.


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[Samanator]

This is because of the sharp edges on the case, right?

No the over all finish process.


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[geoffbot]

On watch forums i think the reverse is true.


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Ha yes

[Dimman]

Huge Seiko fanboy here, too (Monster, SKX007, SARB033, Lord Marvel 36000, 6139 Pogue-like, multiple 5s...).

Also a realist. This dropped GS down a notch for me, and made me realize that they are not the superior-to-Rolex-for-less-money that the forums led me to believe:



You cannot justifiably compare GS to Rolex with this finishing level. No bevels, not even CNC, no polishing on the countersinks, and the main plate (visible under the balance wheel) is unfinished! There are corners cut and there's a reason it's cheaper. The Rolex is decorated on the dial side:



Heck a Top 2824 has the area under the balance wheel pearled:

[geoffbot]

Stop being so objective Dimman - I'd prefer opinions based on the badge alone please.