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Nairn1980 · 3 January 2020, 05:59 PM

Congratulations, a great day shopping

Danny83 · 3 January 2020, 11:07 PM

Congrats

JayHantz · 4 January 2020, 12:09 AM

Huge congrats. I love both of them and I think they will complement your already amazing collection so well. Wear them in the best of health in 2020!

emtee · 4 January 2020, 12:19 AM

Nice! Congratulations.

How you finding the GS in terms of fit/finish compared to the Rolex?

Ian Macdermott · 4 January 2020, 01:12 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments

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Originally Posted by emtee

Nice! Congratulations.

How you finding the GS in terms of fit/finish compared to the Rolex?

In a direct comparison between the GS and the Explorer I would have to say the GS is better finished in all respects dial hands case, braclets are a tie. Using a scanning electron microscope IE loupe ( yes I know your not supposed to ) but I really wanted to see if GS finishing was as good as it's supposed to be. I can't find any fault with the GS. The explorer is very good but in my humble opinion not quite as good, especially considering the cost difference between the two.

I have returned my loupe to its drawer and will now enjoy wearing both watches.

emtee · 4 January 2020, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

Thanks for all the nice comments

In a direct comparison between the GS and the Explorer I would have to say the GS is better finished in all respects dial hands case, braclets are a tie. Using a scanning electron microscope IE loupe ( yes I know your not supposed to ) but I really wanted to see if GS finishing was as good as it's supposed to be. I can't find any fault with the GS. The explorer is very good but in my humble opinion not quite as good, especially considering the cost difference between the two.

I have returned my loupe to its drawer and will now enjoy both watches.

Haha never use a loupe on your watches unless it’s some haute horology piece - it will only lead to disappointment!

The bracelet is one of the main things putting me off GS. Never handled one only seen them but they look a bit pants compared to the rest of the watch. Similar issues with Omega. Rolex have that thing nailed at the price point.

fooey · 4 January 2020, 01:22 AM

Love the blue dial GS

Ian Macdermott · 4 January 2020, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emtee

Haha never use a loupe on your watches unless it’s some haute horology piece - it will only lead to disappointment!

The bracelet is one of the main things putting me off GS. Never handled one only seen them but they look a bit pants compared to the rest of the watch. Similar issues with Omega. Rolex have that thing nailed at the price point.

I did mention the loupe was for investigative use only. As for the braclet both the GS and my Speedmaster braclets are on a par with Rolex.

Ian Macdermott · 4 January 2020, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fooey

Love the blue dial GS

Thanks

emtee · 4 January 2020, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Macdermott

I did mention the loupe was for investigative use only. As for the braclet both the GS and my Speedmaster braclets are on a par with Rolex.

Good to know. Maybe it’s just the appearance then but they just look a bit dated compared to the Oyster bracelet. Congratulations on both your incomings though, I mainly ask as both GS and Omega are on my potential next watch list :)

djyolky · 4 January 2020, 03:46 AM

I've handled GS before and I found them bracelets to "look" cheap and I didn't like their clasps very much. I do much prefer the three link style that yours has compared to their five link (like Omega). I wish they used them more often. I also didn't like how thick watches are. Hands and dial/case are awesome though.

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Ian Macdermott · 4 January 2020, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by djyolky

I've handled GS before and I found them bracelets to "look" cheap and I didn't like their clasps very much. I do much prefer the three link style that yours has compared to their five link (like Omega). I wish they used them more often. I also didn't like how thick watches are. Hands and dial/case are awesome though.

Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

Watch is 12. 2mm thick so not exactly a brick.

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shawn13ca · 4 January 2020, 05:40 AM

GS is the future. 100% handmade by two watchmakers, they are gems.

Ian Macdermott · 4 January 2020, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shawn13ca

GS is the future. 100% handmade by two watchmakers, they are gems.

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Director EDTF · 4 January 2020, 05:46 AM

Congrats!

The Kermit · 4 January 2020, 05:52 AM

Congratulations

mixxmaster · 4 January 2020, 06:54 AM

Awesome way to start a new year , huge congrats ...

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emtee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Matt Location: UK Posts: 1,247	Nice! Congratulations. How you finding the GS in terms of fit/finish compared to the Rolex?

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fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,294	Love the blue dial GS

4 January 2020, 03:46 AM	#41
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	I've handled GS before and I found them bracelets to "look" cheap and I didn't like their clasps very much. I do much prefer the three link style that yours has compared to their five link (like Omega). I wish they used them more often. I also didn't like how thick watches are. Hands and dial/case are awesome though. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

4 January 2020, 05:40 AM	#43
shawn13ca "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 300	GS is the future. 100% handmade by two watchmakers, they are gems.

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