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re: OT - Watch Baws
Posted on 2/2/19 at 7:22 pm to Obtuse1
Posted on 2/2/19 at 7:22 pm to Obtuse1
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am not a fan of the Springdrive movements, while they are very accurate and result in a very smooth second-hand sweep I would buy one with a Hi-Beat if I bought one. That said the Snowflake (SBGA211) is probably the best known and most coveted GS.
Can't decide if I like spring drive or not. My company is Japanese wonder when it ends if I will think wish I had an Omega lol. The idea of getting in Japan is meaningless and silly but intrigues me.
My understanding is manual power generation uses quartz for smooth movement and accuracy?
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Posted on 2/2/19 at 7:25 pm to TOSOV
Didn’t notice she’s wearing a watch
Posted on 2/2/19 at 7:37 pm to thelawnwranglers
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My understanding is manual power generation uses quartz for smooth movement and accuracy?
Think of the Spring Drive as a standard mechanical movement with one key part replaced. The SD takes out the escapement of a manual movement and replaces it with what Seiko calls the Tri-synchro Regulator.
The Tri-synchro regulator uses a quartz oscillator to set a frequency which is then translated to time in the IC which controls impulses in an electromagnet which causes the glide wheel (analogous to a mechanical balance wheel) to oscillate from there it connects to a standard wheel train. The electricity for this is generated by the electromagnet coil as well.
It is a hugely debated movement in watch circles, some love it and some simply prefer pure mechanical movements. Lots of pros and cons. I personally prefer mechanical movements but the Spring Drive is more accurate than even the most accurate mechanical movements BUT not as accurate as a quality quartz movement.
Posted on 2/2/19 at 7:47 pm to thelawnwranglers
If I was getting a Grand Seiko, I’d get a hi-beat. I can’t wear most of their watches due to wrist size, though.
They do have some interesting watches, and as someone said you’d definitely get the respect of WIS, if that’s something you fancy
They do have some interesting watches, and as someone said you’d definitely get the respect of WIS, if that’s something you fancy
Posted on 2/2/19 at 8:26 pm to Epic Cajun
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If I was getting a Grand Seiko, I’d get a hi-beat. I can’t wear most of their watches due to wrist size, though.
Yeah links will have to be added if I am in Japan
Got a Seiko 5 movement and had to get xl NATO. Speaking of love that Seiko 5 for $100 on Jomas
Posted on 2/3/19 at 10:32 am to thelawnwranglers
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Got a Seiko 5
One can build a really cool Seiko 5 collection especially if they get into importing JDM pieces. This site hasn't been updated in a while but is a good Seiko 5 reference LINK
Since you aren't fully married to the idea of a GS consider getting a JDM market Seiko while you are there. Maybe keep it under $1k and leave room for another watch back in the US still keeping with your budget. There is not a lot of point to getting say a Snowflake in Japan when you will likely pay more and you won't have a US warranty.
There are some great JDM Seikos under $1k. There are several classic divers like the Tuna, Samurai (especially in blue Save the Ocean colorway) or Baby MMs. But if you want a more refined watch the Presage line is loaded with excellent choices. If you like the Snowflake either of the Star Bar (SARY103/SARY105) would be great watches and for more money the "Baby Snowflake" SARW041 or SARX55. The SARX35/57 Baby GS, SARX045 Tuxedo and SPB075 Shippo would be ones I would also consider.
In the end, unless I was looking for a limited JDM only GS I think I would buy it in the US.
ETA you really need to go to the Seiko Boutique in Ginza while you are there. Also, check out Evance (also in Ginza IIRC) and Quanta in Sakata both have tons of eye candy. If you want to look at lots of vintage watches go to Jack Road in Nakano there are 3 great used/vintage shops there. This all assumes you are in Tokyo, if not I haven't done any watch shopping outside there in Japan.
This post was edited on 2/3/19 at 10:56 am
Posted on 2/3/19 at 10:41 am to thelawnwranglers
quote:Whatever floats your boat, the thought of negotiations with a Japanese high-end watch merchant on his home turf doesn’t personally appeal to me.
The idea of getting in Japan is meaningless and silly but intrigues me.
I’ve been to Japan and spent crazy money on meals, hotels, tours, etc. there. It ain’t about the money, it’s about the value.
Good luck, GS are wonderful machines.
Posted on 2/3/19 at 11:45 am to Obtuse1
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ETA you really need to go to the Seiko Boutique in Ginza while you are there. Also, check out Evance (also in Ginza IIRC) and Quanta in Sakata both have tons of eye candy. If you want to look at lots of vintage watches go to Jack Road in Nakano there are 3 great used/vintage shops there. This all assumes you are in Tokyo, if not I haven't done any watch shopping outside there in Japan.
Great info - will definitely be in Osaka but might to get to visit Tokyo office.
Also considering staying extra on my dime unsure what I want to do though. If I stay in my job I could see Japan visit becoming regular (annual at least)
I went once last year and will go twice this year. Japanese like to rub my belly why deny them simple pleasures
This post was edited on 2/3/19 at 11:46 am
Posted on 2/3/19 at 11:45 am to soccerfüt
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Whatever floats your boat, the thought of negotiations with a Japanese high-end watch merchant on his home turf doesn’t personally appeal to me.
Being willing to walk is universal language but I understand your point lol
Posted on 2/3/19 at 12:44 pm to thelawnwranglers
I have a Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date from 1979 in white gold. It really isn’t your typical ‘quartz’ watch it is ridiculously over engineered (and expensive to have serviced) but isn’t as accurate as the Grand Seiko which is a very nice watch and piece of engineering in its own right.
Posted on 2/3/19 at 1:26 pm to Jake_LaMotta
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I have a Rolex Oysterquartz Day Date from 1979 in white gold.
That is a very cool watch. Rolex only made about 100k Oysterquartz movements over ~25 years and the white gold Day Date 19019 is likely the least common of all the iterations. Your 5055 movement is a fairly early one (production started in 77) but lucky for you late enough to have the Grenchen photolithographic quartz regulator vs the mechanical cut ones in the earlier movements. They were rated to about a minute a year (most run about half that), current HAQ (high accuracy quartz) movements are rated 10 seconds per year but that was very accurate for the time.
The OQs have integrated bracelets and are the only Rolex models to have them. Early Swiss quartz watches intrigue me but as you note service is high and repair is downright scary.
Posted on 2/3/19 at 1:47 pm to Obtuse1
I have been wearing my Speedmaster the past 2 years and just picked up an Explorer I-36 mm in a great deal. I intended to sell the explorer as I thought it was too small. Now, after a week on the wrist...I may sell the speedy.
To the OP, those Spring Drives are incredible. Do it!
To the OP, those Spring Drives are incredible. Do it!
Posted on 2/3/19 at 2:14 pm to Gaston
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Never seen this one.
Mmmmmmm a Sinn
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