cannot get past that Seiko on the dial... call it snobby they are just not my thing. lol
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will there ever be a grand seiko rep?
- Thread starter DominickDecocco
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cannot get past that Seiko on the dial... call it snobby they are just not my thing. lol
Oh really….
Tell me that’s not a beautiful watch. I WANNA HEAR YOUR LIES
holy fufu, what ref is that beauty..??
GGEuroHEADSHOT
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I stumbled upon a new REP reference on Aliexpress while browsing.
More videos and pictures from the seller: https://imgur.com/a/KNkzDc9
Interestingly enough, it seems powered by a Seagull ST1612 movement which is a bit better than your average shitty rep movement.
I ordered one (ice blue version) for around 130 € (for science) and I will do an extensive review of it when I get it.
More videos and pictures from the seller: https://imgur.com/a/KNkzDc9
Interestingly enough, it seems powered by a Seagull ST1612 movement which is a bit better than your average shitty rep movement.
I ordered one (ice blue version) for around 130 € (for science) and I will do an extensive review of it when I get it.
JonathanLing91
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I stumbled upon a new REP reference on Aliexpress while browsing.
More videos and pictures from the seller: https://imgur.com/a/KNkzDc9
Interestingly enough, it seems powered by a Seagull ST1612 movement which is a bit better than your average shitty rep movement.
I ordered one (ice blue version) for around 130 € (for science) and I will do an extensive review of it when I get it.
Would you plz be so kind as to provide the link?
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Since few people have asked, here is the link: https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003481838685.html
Beware, keep in mind it's Aliexpress. I should get the product soon!
Beware, keep in mind it's Aliexpress. I should get the product soon!
They would have been better off calling it something other than Grand Seiko just like Lexus doesn't call themselves Toyota.
Got it today, the dial is really nice but it's difficult to capture how light plays with it in video with artificial lighting.
I will share a more lenghty review in a few days since I don't have much time right now.
GGEuroHEADSHOT
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I had the opportunity to wear the watch this week-end and I must say I'm quite impressed by the quality for this price (130€). Here is my short review of the product.
I was never aware of a GS REP besides the cheap Wish quartz ones so I was quite interested when I randomly saw this one from one specific seller. I have no idea where it comes from or why he is the only one selling it but it took a few days between the chat, the order and the shipping so I guess he does not have a stock.
Now, to sum up the watch, it's a beautiful fantasy piece. It looks like a weird SBGA407 without the date and the power reserve.
But, and it's a big but, it really has the GS vibe I also get when looking at GEN in Paris:
- The dial is really something. I would dare to say it's better than the expensive dial I bought from Lucius Atelier to make custom watches ;
- The finish is quite good for this price range but obviously it's nowhere near GEN. I will let you judge for yourself from the video/pictures.
Feeling aside, I'm ashamed to say I was not able to capture the depth of the dial either in picture or video. There is something about how the dial play with light which makes it go from a strong ice blue to a really pale one depending on the light source. Also, constrat is not homogeneous, some "patch" are lighter and other darker. It's quite mesmerizing and I did not get that with the Lucius Atelier snowflake dial.
This is really making the difference for me and it has become one of my prefered watch for that reason.
It's around 12mm thick (taking into account the protruding glass) and 39mm in diameter.
As you will see, they reproduced almost exactly the SBGA407 case with the protruding curved glass. I don't have a tester but I bought the mineral glass model, it seems you can pay a bonus to get a sapphir one with closed caseback.
The movement is a Seagul ST1612 it seems. It's advertised as such and looks like one. It's not a dirt cheap movement for this price range so that's already something.
My only concern is that's a 21khz movement and that's not butter smooth as you would expect a GS to be. Obviously, I will never reach the spring drive range but I wonder if I could replace it for another 28khz Seagul movement granting the hands are compatible. I have to dig a bit into the Seagul movement offer to see if something could be done in this regard.
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I was never aware of a GS REP besides the cheap Wish quartz ones so I was quite interested when I randomly saw this one from one specific seller. I have no idea where it comes from or why he is the only one selling it but it took a few days between the chat, the order and the shipping so I guess he does not have a stock.
Now, to sum up the watch, it's a beautiful fantasy piece. It looks like a weird SBGA407 without the date and the power reserve.
But, and it's a big but, it really has the GS vibe I also get when looking at GEN in Paris:
- The dial is really something. I would dare to say it's better than the expensive dial I bought from Lucius Atelier to make custom watches ;
- The finish is quite good for this price range but obviously it's nowhere near GEN. I will let you judge for yourself from the video/pictures.
Feeling aside, I'm ashamed to say I was not able to capture the depth of the dial either in picture or video. There is something about how the dial play with light which makes it go from a strong ice blue to a really pale one depending on the light source. Also, constrat is not homogeneous, some "patch" are lighter and other darker. It's quite mesmerizing and I did not get that with the Lucius Atelier snowflake dial.
This is really making the difference for me and it has become one of my prefered watch for that reason.
It's around 12mm thick (taking into account the protruding glass) and 39mm in diameter.
As you will see, they reproduced almost exactly the SBGA407 case with the protruding curved glass. I don't have a tester but I bought the mineral glass model, it seems you can pay a bonus to get a sapphir one with closed caseback.
The movement is a Seagul ST1612 it seems. It's advertised as such and looks like one. It's not a dirt cheap movement for this price range so that's already something.
My only concern is that's a 21khz movement and that's not butter smooth as you would expect a GS to be. Obviously, I will never reach the spring drive range but I wonder if I could replace it for another 28khz Seagul movement granting the hands are compatible. I have to dig a bit into the Seagul movement offer to see if something could be done in this regard.
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GGEuroHEADSHOT
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I went Gen today. Pics really don’t do it justice. It really is a work of art. I think she’s a keeper.
She definitely is !
I saw them in the flesh....stunning dial, stunning quality, stunning movement.
Who says that Grand Seiko are overpriced....well, probably has never seen a GEN one.
I really wish they can rep this watch. OMG. I fall in love after just looking at it!
