A (short) tale of 2 GMT's
TL;DR - there is no favorite
While both have a GMT complication and a steel non-rotatable bezel, those 2 things are about the only items these 2 watches have in common
The Grand Seiko, is well, Grand.....sculpted case of titanium, edges, crown guards, big knurly crown, and predominantly brushed case and all brushed bracelet makes this grand seiko the least grand seiko I have owned and I mean that in the most positive way. The only polish is a slight chamfer on the lugs, the hands and the dial markers - just enough and just right in my opinion.
The dial is as you'd expect, it is extraordinary in every way. The spring drive is also glorious. The overall effect is a magnificent watch to look at and wear.
If adjectives like extraordinary, glorious and magnificent are used for the Grand Seiko, I'd contrast the Tudor by saying it has utilitarian slab sided and frankly unimaginative case overall. dial is black, hands are off white which is conservative if nothing else...the movement is still a longterm TBD......nothing out of the ordinary or even daring to see here.
I'm sure people are wondering about the thickness that everyone loves to talk about.....everyone that has as opinion about the thickness should be made to preface or end their statement with "for me" because it's subjective and people that make blanket statements are prophets or quacks....and watch nerds are not prophets. For me, it not even worth talking about it is a non-issue, non-factor, etc, etc.
Lume off the charts and it wears (really) well on my wrist and that counts for something and I have bonded with it more than I thought I would.
Sooooo, like children I don't have a favorite - I enjoy them both for different reasons.
Two of my favorite GMTs!
Two of my favorite GMTs!
Thanks, hope you’re having a great weekend
Any chance to share a pic of side by side comparison for their thickness?
From the natural position it does look horrendous, for me. Perfect fit from the top. Shame, i really love the colours in this watch. Thanks for sharing!