Datejust2 or Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000?

[ivanos]

Originally Posted by Eva123

SEIKO GS build quality is on par with Rolex. Accuracy and reliability equals Rolex as well. Esthetics - this is very subjective. Brand name and recognition - Rolex wins all the way.

Respectfully disagree with you on accuracy and reliability.


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[HogwldFLTR]

Old thread in deed. It just keeps going and going...

[Eva123]

Originally Posted by ukflyboy

I have Breitlings a DJ, Bremont and I rarely get asked about my watches however, today someone at a meeting actively called me out on it and asked me what I was wearing; it was a Seiko SKX007 which cost me less that £200! The guy had a Sinn on and was surprised, as he thought it looked like a much more expensive watch. Given that, I reckon a GS could definitely attract the eye of discerning which folk.

As an aside, I've been using an app on my phone to track the worn accuracy of the SKX007, and over the last month it is averaging 0.7 seconds per day. Pretty impressive from a non-chronometer certified, very accessible movement!

Don't be so happy about SKX007 accuracy. Few months ago I bought Seiko SRPA21 which has 4R36 caliber (upgraded caliber comparing to used in Seiko SKX007). Initially my watch was running +2s/day which I considered as quite impressive accuracy for USD 400 watch. However, after 4 months I noticed that my Seiko consistently looses 17 s/day. I had to bring watch to watchmaker for regulation. Now ity runs - 3.7 s/day. Cheap Seiko calibers con not keep consistency. Of course, Grand Seiko is completely different beast.

[mikkolopez]

Hands down it has to be Rolex.

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[Robin_NL]

Anyway, my Hi Beat GMT SBGJ017 runs +3s/24h, that's alright with me.
but a Seiko Presage my old man had for 1 month and sold already did the same.

26th march we had DST change overhere.
I adjusted my 116600 at zero. It now runs +3.5s....
In 18 days.

Cheers
Robin

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Dont know anything about the Seiko. That doesn't make it bad, besides I'm just a newby what doI know. But I do know the Rolex DJII Sings out to me. So my vote would go to the DJII.

After 30,000 posts you still consider yourself a newby?

[Robin_NL]

Originally Posted by Jack T

After 30,000 posts you still consider yourself a newby?

;)

Is it the post count or the registration date or the date you got your first Rolex/xxx brand, the date you first disassembled a watch (I was 8 or something, my dad is a watchmaker ) the date you were born or?


J/K I get your point!

Cheers
Robin