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eightbore · 10 May 2014, 12:55 AM

or....

Wesley Crusher · 10 May 2014, 01:04 AM

Between those two particular models, I prefer the Rolex. I do not like the case design or crown guards of that GS.

This GS is a lot nicer, imo, as well as being a hi-beat.

sierra11b · 10 May 2014, 01:06 AM

Rolex here hands down.

I used to own the non GMT SBGR055... The crown was harder to manually wind than the 16570 which is a breeze IMHO. The crown threads harder to catch and the manual winding continues as you're screwing down which gave the feeling of cross threading even though you likely weren't.
The seconds hand of mine was ever so slightly bent which surprised me given GS's quality and my half link folded over like corroded tin can when trying to adjust the size...

Presa canary · 10 May 2014, 01:08 AM

Both are good looking. I like the expii better though. Don't care for the gs crown guards, nor the hr markers. But I do like the bezel numbers and the blue gmt hand on the gs better then the expii... Its close, but I'm keeping the expii

beshannon · 10 May 2014, 01:13 AM

Both are very nice.

Better is a completely subjective word.

padi56 · 10 May 2014, 02:01 AM

Myself like both if I had to choose slightly leaning toward the GS, like the dial,non cyclops,and bezel looks better but not sure of the crown guards but they most certainly look different.

MortgageGuy · 10 May 2014, 02:02 AM

Also leaning toward the GS but the crown guards I do not like at all

tkerrmd · 10 May 2014, 02:07 AM

Just to be honest, both nice watches but prefer a Rolex on my wrist vs seiko

eightbore · 10 May 2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Myself like both if I had to choose slightly leaning toward the GS, like the dial,non cyclops,and bezel looks better but not sure of the crown guards but they most certainly look different.

Agreed on all fronts! The absent cyclops appeals to me in particular! As for the crown guards... it's pretty clear to me that they were trying to echo the bevels that occur on the case lugs and even the hour markers (both of which...awesome!) when designing them.

It's very interesting to me that two VERY similar watches (dare I say the GS is almost an homage to the EXII?) can be so different in character. They look so similar, but the EXII seems more fitting for a guy carrying climbing gear while the GS seems ideal for a guy carrying hand luggage onto his company plane.

DVR · 10 May 2014, 02:58 AM

Also here a slight preference for the Seiko. That's a great looking watch !

The Libertine · 10 May 2014, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Just to be honest, both nice watches but prefer a Rolex on my wrist vs seiko

padi56 · 10 May 2014, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Just to be honest, both nice watches but prefer a Rolex on my wrist vs seiko

But just not just any old Seiko its a Seiko Grand, wonder what would happen if the same watch had say Patek on the dial.

MaxCargo · 10 May 2014, 03:08 AM

Grand seiko

DVR · 10 May 2014, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

But just not just any old Seiko its a Seiko Grand, wonder what would happen if the same watch had say Patek on the dial.

Than it would be a home run for the Patek and anybody who would vote Rolex would be deemed a fanatic LOL

eightbore · 10 May 2014, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

...wonder what would happen if the same watch had say Patek on the dial.

Well, the absence of a Rolex crown seems to discount the watch about $3,000 so I imagine the absence of Patek markings saves the buyer at least $20,000.

capote · 10 May 2014, 03:13 AM

My biased opinion is the Exp2. I don't like the shiny GS bezel, and as others have pointed out the CG looks off. Besides, as far as GMT functions are concerned Rolex was first, and still does it best IMO.

Solo118 · 10 May 2014, 03:14 AM

I have and always will respect the Grand Seiko line.

In this case, Rolex really did have the nicer design. I for one dislike the case shape as well as the CG/Crown area on the Grand Seiko

sierra11b · 10 May 2014, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Between those two particular models, I prefer the Rolex. I do not like the case design or crown guards of that GS.

This GS is a lot nicer, imo, as well as being a hi-beat.

Agree. It also sits lower and the bracelet is the 5 piece as opposed to what I feel is the inferior 3 piece on the SBGM025 GMT

eightbore · 10 May 2014, 03:19 AM

Better look at the crown guards....

Invictus Maneo · 10 May 2014, 03:33 AM

Although I like the GS, if I'm going to shell out $5K I'd just as soon go the distance and get the Exp II. Nothing against Seiko at all, I really like most of their watches but given the choice I'd rather have a Rolex on my wrist.

tkerrmd · 10 May 2014, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

But just not just any old Seiko its a Seiko Grand, wonder what would happen if the same watch had say Patek on the dial.

I totally agree the seiko is amazing result of R and D and a tremendous watch possibly as good as or better than any aspect of the Rolex, but the visceral feeling of strapping on my Rolex can't be designed into a seiko

Take or leave car analogies but plenty of cars that cost less than Porsche and in many ways out perform them but don't bring a smile to my face when I race the car, so I may be a stupid consumer as I make plenty of buying decisions based on my heart and passion not on data and statistics

superdog · 10 May 2014, 03:53 AM

I'm by no means a rolex fan boy. I'm all about the watch. Not the brand.

And I much prefer the exp 2.

Bernie.H. · 10 May 2014, 04:02 AM

Personally, I slightly prefer the looks of the GS, however had is been the 42mm Explorer in the contest that would definitely be the winner for me. (PS, really nice to see balanced posts so far)

Hairdude1 · 10 May 2014, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by eightbore

Better look at the crown guards....

And date wheel??

BNA/LION · 10 May 2014, 04:16 AM

Both nice, I prefer the white Exp II over the GS. Wider bezel, sportier hands, style of bracelet links, dot markers, etc.

Wesley Crusher · 10 May 2014, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sierra11b

Agree. It also sits lower and the bracelet is the 5 piece as opposed to what I feel is the inferior 3 piece on the SBGM025 GMT

It reminds me of the Speedy bracelet. It's a good look for GS, I think.

HogwldFLTR · 10 May 2014, 04:25 AM

I can't look past the brand for some strange reason. Grand or not, Seiko does nothing for me.

AK797 · 10 May 2014, 04:27 AM

Neither make my pulse quicken.

FTX I · 10 May 2014, 04:38 AM

I love and collect vintage Seiko but would never spend the money they ask for a Grand Seiko. Not today not in a million years.

jcd · 10 May 2014, 04:38 AM

It's a toss up for me. I like them both.

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10 May 2014, 01:04 AM	#2
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Between those two particular models, I prefer the Rolex. I do not like the case design or crown guards of that GS. This GS is a lot nicer, imo, as well as being a hi-beat.

10 May 2014, 01:06 AM	#3
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Rolex here hands down. I used to own the non GMT SBGR055... The crown was harder to manually wind than the 16570 which is a breeze IMHO. The crown threads harder to catch and the manual winding continues as you're screwing down which gave the feeling of cross threading even though you likely weren't. The seconds hand of mine was ever so slightly bent which surprised me given GS's quality and my half link folded over like corroded tin can when trying to adjust the size...

10 May 2014, 01:08 AM	#4
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	Both are good looking. I like the expii better though. Don't care for the gs crown guards, nor the hr markers. But I do like the bezel numbers and the blue gmt hand on the gs better then the expii... Its close, but I'm keeping the expii

10 May 2014, 02:07 AM	#8
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Just to be honest, both nice watches but prefer a Rolex on my wrist vs seiko

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10 May 2014, 03:13 AM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	My biased opinion is the Exp2. I don't like the shiny GS bezel, and as others have pointed out the CG looks off. Besides, as far as GMT functions are concerned Rolex was first, and still does it best IMO.

10 May 2014, 03:14 AM	#17
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,087	I have and always will respect the Grand Seiko line. In this case, Rolex really did have the nicer design. I for one dislike the case shape as well as the CG/Crown area on the Grand Seiko

10 May 2014, 03:19 AM	#19
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	Better look at the crown guards.... Better look at the crown guards....

10 May 2014, 03:33 AM	#20
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Although I like the GS, if I'm going to shell out $5K I'd just as soon go the distance and get the Exp II. Nothing against Seiko at all, I really like most of their watches but given the choice I'd rather have a Rolex on my wrist.

10 May 2014, 03:53 AM	#22
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10 May 2014, 04:02 AM	#23
Bernie.H. Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: England Posts: 514	Personally, I slightly prefer the looks of the GS, however had is been the 42mm Explorer in the contest that would definitely be the winner for me. (PS, really nice to see balanced posts so far)

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Neither make my pulse quicken.

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FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I love and collect vintage Seiko but would never spend the money they ask for a Grand Seiko. Not today not in a million years.

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