An update: I got the...
Well, I didn’t get the anything. Why? Because I got both of them!
- As @gbelleh said, “But they're so different, you really need to just get both, right?”
- And as @Henrik said, "Let’s face it, the question is not which one you get, but what do i buy first?”
The most surprising thing about the watches to me is the lume. I always just assumed that Seiko Lumibrite must be inferior to Swiss Superluminova, because the lume on my GS'es sucks - it’s totally weak sauce. But, the hands of the Baby Alpinist glow super bright. And the hands and indices on the Monster are practically radioactive. It’s awesome.
Just look at that lume!!!
The build quality is out of this world! I can’t believe that these watches cost what they cost. I mean, I just can’t imagine any other brand providing this level of build quality, reliability, and fit and finish at this price point. Craziness.
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Like you said, the answer is "why don't you get both?"
Like you said, the answer is "why don't you get both?"
This should be WatchCrunch's logo:
Nice watch! The Monster and Alpinist, one for the water and one for the mountains!
That Alpinist tho
Congrats!
Love the Monster! I imported a Jade Monster for my son and drool every time I see him wearing it.
Nice watch! The Monster and Alpinist, one for the water and one for the mountains!
One for the backyard, the other one for the backyard.
The Monster looks great👍
So now you are two steps closer,
Nice watch! The Monster and Alpinist, one for the water and one for the mountains!
My high school friends and I used to go to Del Mar every day during the summer and body board. We'd be there from 9am to 7pm. Even though every time I went into the water, images of a plesiosaur would flash into my head from the documentary on the Loch Ness Monster that I'd watched when I was 6 years old. So, why did I keep going into the water? I was more afraid of being made fun of than I was afraid of a prehistoric creature that was certainly lurking under the waves, ready to each me in 2 bites.
I also used to rock climb a ton. Until, one day, at age 34, I'm sitting on the cliff face, freezing my butt off, bonking hard because I'd had nothing to eat that morning, wondering if maybe we'd have to call search and rescue, and I realized, "You know, I could do without this. Instead of this, maybe in the future, on a Sunday morning, I should just enjoy a bowl of Cocoa Puffs and watch European soccer on the telly."
So, if nothing else, the watches will serve as reminders NOT to go into the water and NOT to go up the mountain!
Love the Monster! I imported a Jade Monster for my son and drool every time I see him wearing it.
Wow! That's what's amazing about this forum. You find out about a watch you didn't even know existed every single day!
My high school friends and I used to go to Del Mar every day during the summer and body board. We'd be there from 9am to 7pm. Even though every time I went into the water, images of a plesiosaur would flash into my head from the documentary on the Loch Ness Monster that I'd watched when I was 6 years old. So, why did I keep going into the water? I was more afraid of being made fun of than I was afraid of a prehistoric creature that was certainly lurking under the waves, ready to each me in 2 bites.
I also used to rock climb a ton. Until, one day, at age 34, I'm sitting on the cliff face, freezing my butt off, bonking hard because I'd had nothing to eat that morning, wondering if maybe we'd have to call search and rescue, and I realized, "You know, I could do without this. Instead of this, maybe in the future, on a Sunday morning, I should just enjoy a bowl of Cocoa Puffs and watch European soccer on the telly."
So, if nothing else, the watches will serve as reminders NOT to go into the water and NOT to go up the mountain!
25 years ago I used to say that 10 pitches of backcountry 5.7 was the perfect day of climbing (when I could climb much harder). In middle age, I think it's 3 pitches, in nice weather, with a good place to eat afterwards, and a bed.
One for the backyard, the other one for the backyard.
Come on. Let's be realistic. One for the yard, one for the desk.
25 years ago I used to say that 10 pitches of backcountry 5.7 was the perfect day of climbing (when I could climb much harder). In middle age, I think it's 3 pitches, in nice weather, with a good place to eat afterwards, and a bed.
Dude, are you and I like twins separated at birth? You too were in consulting, and you too used to rock climb?
Comic books? Chess club? Speech and debate? Ping pong? Virginity until very, very late in the game?
nice, congratulations on the new watch. i really like the baby alpinist. is the seiko lumibrite have a blue shine colour?
Congrats - they both look great. Are those plesiosaur footprints on the dial of the monster near the 7 index?
Love 'em both. Great choices.
Congratulations on your new pieces! They look ah-mazing.
Damnit, your enthusiasm for Seiko (and Grand Seiko) makes me want to go out and buy ALL the Seikos - and I've never even owned one.
Way to go, bud! Both are awesome.
you made the only logical choice bro.
Congratulations on your new pieces! They look ah-mazing.
Damnit, your enthusiasm for Seiko (and Grand Seiko) makes me want to go out and buy ALL the Seikos - and I've never even owned one.
Wait a minute... Are you even allowed to buy Seiko / Grand Seiko??? Wouldn't the Grand Shadow Council of Swiss Luxury ban you forevermore from all things Swiss?
"Let it be known that due to her betrayal of our holy and just order, henceforth, Celine Simon shall be banned from all things Swiss luxury. Never more shall she know the pleasure of binging on a 3 pound tub of Lindt Chocolates purchased impulsively from the snack aisles of Costco! Never more shall she have the convenience of Nescafe in the mornings as she hurriedly rushes her children to school! And, most punishingly of all, never more shall she enjoy the ergonomic benefits and convenience of Logitech mice, keyboards, headsets, and video conferencing tools!"
If you're ready for excommunication, you might consider the following:
Or
Wait a minute... Are you even allowed to buy Seiko / Grand Seiko??? Wouldn't the Grand Shadow Council of Swiss Luxury ban you forevermore from all things Swiss?
"Let it be known that due to her betrayal of our holy and just order, henceforth, Celine Simon shall be banned from all things Swiss luxury. Never more shall she know the pleasure of binging on a 3 pound tub of Lindt Chocolates purchased impulsively from the snack aisles of Costco! Never more shall she have the convenience of Nescafe in the mornings as she hurriedly rushes her children to school! And, most punishingly of all, never more shall she enjoy the ergonomic benefits and convenience of Logitech mice, keyboards, headsets, and video conferencing tools!"
If you're ready for excommunication, you might consider the following:
Or
Precisely! it’s like you’re in my head listening to all my anxieties 😂
What’s the reference number of the full steel model you shared ^^ ?Asking for a friend…
Never discuss Seiko with the Swiss. I speak from experience.
Seiko does the best lume in the industry. The GS dress watches shouldn't have much lume to retain the good looks. Seiko and Casio could still drive the Swiss out of the game by sales.
Precisely! it’s like you’re in my head listening to all my anxieties 😂
What’s the reference number of the full steel model you shared ^^ ?Asking for a friend…
https://monochrome-watches.com/grand-seiko-heritage-44gs-sakura-36-5mm-sakura-pink-sbgw289-hands-on-price/
If you're tempted... let me know. I may know somebody who can procure one for you, even though they're limited edition!
Never discuss Seiko with the Swiss. I speak from experience.
Come on! I desperately want to hear that story!!!
Come on! I desperately want to hear that story!!!
Let me paraphrase: "There is no Seiko, only Swiss patents that were stolen or infringed upon. These aren't watches, but replicas or copies." Spoken by a person whose kids got their first Rolexes when they were old enough to ride the school bus.
Wait a minute... Are you even allowed to buy Seiko / Grand Seiko??? Wouldn't the Grand Shadow Council of Swiss Luxury ban you forevermore from all things Swiss?
"Let it be known that due to her betrayal of our holy and just order, henceforth, Celine Simon shall be banned from all things Swiss luxury. Never more shall she know the pleasure of binging on a 3 pound tub of Lindt Chocolates purchased impulsively from the snack aisles of Costco! Never more shall she have the convenience of Nescafe in the mornings as she hurriedly rushes her children to school! And, most punishingly of all, never more shall she enjoy the ergonomic benefits and convenience of Logitech mice, keyboards, headsets, and video conferencing tools!"
If you're ready for excommunication, you might consider the following:
Or
The colors on the SBGW's are so subtle and texture so complex. I have a strange urge to lick them.
You guys taste your watches too right? RIGHT ?!
Let me paraphrase: "There is no Seiko, only Swiss patents that were stolen or infringed upon. These aren't watches, but replicas or copies." Spoken by a person whose kids got their first Rolexes when they were old enough to ride the school bus.
Was this a discussion with your father-in-law?
Was this a discussion with your father-in-law?
I used to have a friend, a beautiful woman, who grew up in Geneva and New York City. I ran into her in Germany, where she was quite bored, and convinced me to just go out with her and entertain her. (She was in a long-distance relationship at that time.) In turn she simply paid for everything. Money to her was like air. You need it, but it simply is available.
The colors on the SBGW's are so subtle and texture so complex. I have a strange urge to lick them.
You guys taste your watches too right? RIGHT ?!
Dude, you know what's got me in a tizzy today?
My buddy got one of these a couple of months ago:
Emailed a jewelry store in Colorado that had it in stock new, asked if they would accept $4,200 for it (MSRP $4,800). I guess because it'd been sitting under the display case for years, they accepted.
It is soooooooooo good-looking. Super thin and comfortable on the wrist. Every time I think about it, him with that watch on his wrist is the watch equivalent of this guy with this gal on his arm:
So, to put things right, I've begun looking for this watch... and nobody has one anymore!!!