New Grand Seiko Logo
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OK, so I thought it would be useful to write up a quick article for the blog that details the dial variations (with photos of course!) across the vintage Grand Seiko range -
Vintage Grand Seiko dial layouts - WatchDXB
I believe the Seiko press conference kicks off at 10am CET tomorrow - can't wait!
Kind regards,
Gerald.
Vintage Grand Seiko dial layouts - WatchDXB
I believe the Seiko press conference kicks off at 10am CET tomorrow - can't wait!
Kind regards,
Gerald.
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I'll miss the old Seiko layout and logo
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Now that is just peachy! Do you know the reference for it?
Nice bit of reading.
And for that we thank you.
Your knowledge on vintage GS is impressive.
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Thank you for your work of scholarship, Gerald. A pleasure to read, I learned a great deal.
Great!
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It's a AQ400-51E. They have a couple of other dials for that model - including blue - which I'd consider, but I've viewed the hugely impressive SBGA127 with my own eyes and don't think I could commit to another blue dial sight-unseen after that experience.
Link to new Grand Seiko logo. Brace yourself. This won't be pretty.
https://www.watchuseek.com/f642/grand-seiko-basel-2017-a-4160074-2.html#post39963210
https://www.watchuseek.com/f642/grand-seiko-basel-2017-a-4160074-2.html#post39963210
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Gotta say...I don't mind it. I'd have left out the GS altogether, but when combined with the text on the bottom there's a nice boxy symmetry about the whole thing. Not sure how it'll play out on their more basic/bread & butter sport watches...I guess we'll find out soon.
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Not trying to be harsh, but doing away with the 'SEIKO' logo is a bridge too far for me. As has been stated, these are the best watches Seiko can make and a showcase of what the brand can do, they are not a separate brand. Although if the right vintage VFA sans the SEIKO logo came along, you can call me a hypocrite... ;-)
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As has been pointed out before, this new 12 o'clock text is not new, just repositioned, but I also agree that it looks just plain wrong. Maybe a part of that is just being so used to the way it used to look, but I actually NEVER liked the combination of 'GS' and 'Grand Seiko', even when it was at the 6 o'clock position. I do quite like the look of those 1960s reissues, though, with just 'Grand Seiko' at the top. It is in this vein that I also quite like my SBGV009 with no 'GS' on the dial. I don't mind the 'GS' per se, but not in combination with 'Grand Seiko'.
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They'll reappear with a new dial design and the model number will increase by 200. E.g. SBGV005 -> SBGV205.
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That's what Joe Kirk said in one of today's Baselworld threads.
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