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Chewbacca · 31 March 2023, 11:57 AM

Wow! Didn’t notice this a couple days ago. Fully automatic GS chrono, Caliber 9SC5, blue dial. What’s not to like?

MSRP likely around $14k

Old Expat Beast · 31 March 2023, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

What’s not to like?

The 4.30 date window and the name. I get the meaning of the name (Ten beats per second, Three day power reserve, Automatic chronograph) but it looks/sounds like it's made for camping.

Chewbacca · 31 March 2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 4.30 date window and the name. I get the meaning of the name (Ten beats per second, Three day power reserve, Automatic chronograph) but it looks/sounds like it's made for camping.

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Andad · 31 March 2023, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 4.30 date window and the name. I get the meaning of the name (Ten beats per second, Three day power reserve, Automatic chronograph) but it looks/sounds like it's made for camping.

Perfect for Chewy.

denmanproject · 31 March 2023, 01:50 PM

Honestly it’s just the name that ruins it for me, why put it on the dial?

Other than that it’s killer

douglasf13 · 31 March 2023, 01:53 PM

Like a lot of GS sport watches, it’s just too big for me. The name is so ridiculous I almost like it.

Gargamel · 31 March 2023, 05:35 PM

While the triple nipple has some flair and can be recognized at first glance, this one is really uninspired.

And lacks the power reserve and the GMT feature.

1William · 31 March 2023, 09:17 PM

I like the watch but the price moves it to another level. I will try one on when my AD gets one but will likely pass.

Rrpdc · 1 April 2023, 02:18 AM

Too big for me and way to overpriced. Get it used in 3 months for 10k

Chewbacca · 1 April 2023, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Perfect for Chewy.

Wat!

RW16610 · 1 April 2023, 08:05 AM

Neat watch, it'll be great to see some of those comparison / review videos. I like the overall design of this piece and wouldn't be surprised if the dial has elements of the attention to detail this brand is known for.

Cru Jones · 1 April 2023, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

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fskywalker · 1 April 2023, 09:37 AM

Looks good !

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gaheris · 4 April 2023, 01:32 AM

72-hour power reserve, 36000 beats per hour and 60 jewels. I think the case size is justified. Personally I love the nightime Iwate dial pattern. Well done to the folks at Grand Seiko.

Rolesor_66 · 4 April 2023, 01:36 AM

Appreciate the innovation, but the thickness and dial proportion is just way off balance. Not to mention is $14k at retail and just another watch trying to compete with El Primero or Daytona.

asiparks · 4 April 2023, 03:25 AM

I prefer the slightly off kilter dial layout and chunky pushers of the older GS chronos...

This one isn't horrible, but it's not stand outy either.....

Fleetlord · 4 April 2023, 05:39 AM

It's really quite boring in it's design and the price is just silly.

The spring-drive Chronographs are way cooler INHO...they are too expensive @ retail as well, but the market know this and they sell for 50% off used.

Gebbeth · 4 April 2023, 05:44 AM

The price is what kills it for me.

tifosi · 4 April 2023, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 4.30 date window and the name. I get the meaning of the name (Ten beats per second, Three day power reserve, Automatic chronograph) but it looks/sounds like it's made for camping.

All of this. Plus I'm sure it's a mile thick like all GS.

Wahlberg · 4 April 2023, 06:43 AM

Who even wears these big watches? Even guys as big as Stallone and Arnold don't look good with these.

Old Expat Beast · 4 April 2023, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tifosi

All of this. Plus I'm sure it's a mile thick like all GS.

It should be said, though, that a large percentage of GS are 9F quartz (especially in Japan where they are the most popular movement), which are mostly only about 10mm thick

Reikolexguy · 4 April 2023, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

Who even wears these big watches? Even guys as big as Stallone and Arnold don't look good with these.

Me.

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1William · 4 April 2023, 08:57 PM

Nice watch.

fmc000 · 4 April 2023, 09:35 PM

Tentagraph in real life.

pandrew6l · 4 April 2023, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

Me.

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Sorry to say, that is huge

Reikolexguy · 4 April 2023, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pandrew6l

Sorry to say, that is huge

It is. Big beautiful beast of a watch. I love it.

Titanium construct helps keep the weight down. Wears very comfortably too.

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Reikolexguy · 4 April 2023, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

Tentagraph in real life.

It’s a stunner. Wonder if people would fall over themselves to grab one of these if Rolex or Omega came up with a similar dial on the daytona / speedmaster.

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Reikolexguy · 4 April 2023, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gebbeth

The price is what kills it for me.

It’ll be 50% off preowned soon enough. I’d consider buying it then.

These chunky beasts all have shockingly poor resale value.

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Reikolexguy · 4 April 2023, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

I prefer the slightly off kilter dial layout and chunky pushers of the older GS chronos...

This one isn't horrible, but it's not stand outy either.....

I’d say the SBGC001 or SBGB001 is the sharpest, most visually well balanced spring drive chronograph GMT that GS has come up with so far.

tifosi · 5 April 2023, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It should be said, though, that a large percentage of GS are 9F quartz (especially in Japan where they are the most popular movement), which are mostly only about 10mm thick

Quartz models, yes. I own a 9F quartz model.

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31 March 2023, 01:50 PM	#5
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Honestly it’s just the name that ruins it for me, why put it on the dial? Other than that it’s killer

31 March 2023, 01:53 PM	#6
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	Like a lot of GS sport watches, it’s just too big for me. The name is so ridiculous I almost like it.

31 March 2023, 05:35 PM	#7
Gargamel "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: France Posts: 86	While the triple nipple has some flair and can be recognized at first glance, this one is really uninspired. And lacks the power reserve and the GMT feature.

31 March 2023, 09:17 PM	#8
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,661	I like the watch but the price moves it to another level. I will try one on when my AD gets one but will likely pass.

1 April 2023, 02:18 AM	#9
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Too big for me and way to overpriced. Get it used in 3 months for 10k

1 April 2023, 08:05 AM	#11
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,194	Neat watch, it'll be great to see some of those comparison / review videos. I like the overall design of this piece and wouldn't be surprised if the dial has elements of the attention to detail this brand is known for.

4 April 2023, 01:32 AM	#14
gaheris "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: HK Watch: SUWASEIKO 6530-559 Posts: 19	72-hour power reserve, 36000 beats per hour and 60 jewels. I think the case size is justified. Personally I love the nightime Iwate dial pattern. Well done to the folks at Grand Seiko.

4 April 2023, 01:36 AM	#15
Rolesor_66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: SC Location: USA Watch: 214270, FOIS, Posts: 39	Appreciate the innovation, but the thickness and dial proportion is just way off balance. Not to mention is $14k at retail and just another watch trying to compete with El Primero or Daytona.

4 April 2023, 05:39 AM	#17
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,012	It's really quite boring in it's design and the price is just silly. The spring-drive Chronographs are way cooler INHO...they are too expensive @ retail as well, but the market know this and they sell for 50% off used.

4 April 2023, 05:44 AM	#18
Gebbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bay Area Posts: 878	The price is what kills it for me.

4 April 2023, 06:43 AM	#20
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,579	Who even wears these big watches? Even guys as big as Stallone and Arnold don't look good with these.

4 April 2023, 08:57 PM	#23
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,661	Nice watch.

4 April 2023, 09:35 PM	#24
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Tentagraph in real life.

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