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r_afficionado · 11 May 2019, 01:00 AM

This morning I was speaking with my brother whom lives in Switzerland. I was telling him about my new Grand Seiko Snowflake and the brand along with how impressed I am with all my research. His question to me was, why would you ever buy Japanese, when you can buy Swiss instead.

He went on to say that the Swiss would look down on another Swiss if he / she wore a Non-Swiss watch...

So my question is, what do the "Swiss" forum members think of Grand Seiko Brand and do you have a GS or more than one GS in your collection???

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Old Expat Beast · 11 May 2019, 08:18 AM

Tell your brother to watch this video. Explains a lot about Swiss animosity towards Grand Seiko. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658069

r_afficionado · 11 May 2019, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Tell your brother to watch this video. Explains a lot about Swiss animosity towards Grand Seiko. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658069

Will watch it and then share it with him. Thanks.

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bondtoys · 11 May 2019, 03:20 PM

The Swiss arrogance against Japanese watchmakers got them into severe trouble in the 80s, it seems that they haven‘t learned.

Having said this, I was surprised about the large amount of Japanese cars in Switzerland back then compared to other European countries and that includes parking lots for workers from Swiss watch companies.

1William · 11 May 2019, 10:27 PM

I always think that bias toward other watch making countries and products by the Swiss is funny. A lot of cool and different products throughout the world and each individual makes the decision on what they like and what works for them. I believe that Grand Seiko is a true competitor for quality and time keeping against any of the Swiss brands. Take into account price and you have a true winner in Grand Seiko.

pickettt · 11 May 2019, 10:35 PM

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I believe that Grand Seiko is a true competitor for quality and time keeping against any of the Swiss brands.

Quite possibly the biggest understatement I’ve ever read.

11 May 2019, 01:00 AM	#1
r_afficionado Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: AZ Watch: a few Posts: 1,068	Question for our Swiss forum members This morning I was speaking with my brother whom lives in Switzerland. I was telling him about my new Grand Seiko Snowflake and the brand along with how impressed I am with all my research. His question to me was, why would you ever buy Japanese, when you can buy Swiss instead. He went on to say that the Swiss would look down on another Swiss if he / she wore a Non-Swiss watch... So my question is, what do the "Swiss" forum members think of Grand Seiko Brand and do you have a GS or more than one GS in your collection??? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

11 May 2019, 08:18 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,802	Tell your brother to watch this video. Explains a lot about Swiss animosity towards Grand Seiko. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=658069 __________________ _______________________

11 May 2019, 03:20 PM	#4
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	The Swiss arrogance against Japanese watchmakers got them into severe trouble in the 80s, it seems that they haven‘t learned. Having said this, I was surprised about the large amount of Japanese cars in Switzerland back then compared to other European countries and that includes parking lots for workers from Swiss watch companies.

11 May 2019, 10:27 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,661	I always think that bias toward other watch making countries and products by the Swiss is funny. A lot of cool and different products throughout the world and each individual makes the decision on what they like and what works for them. I believe that Grand Seiko is a true competitor for quality and time keeping against any of the Swiss brands. Take into account price and you have a true winner in Grand Seiko.

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