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GS vs ROLEX

leonmike
GS vs ROLEX
I do not understand why are Rollies owners so bias against the GS when it comes to comparing

both? Like an article I read in their forum, this guy said that he is getting sick of Rolex watches

and asked what is the next brand to get. I recommend GS, his immediate reply is NO. NO SEIKO !!!



Is it becoz of brand status or what? Anybody care to share their experience on this issue?
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
My experience is when pple asked me "Rolex"



My immediate reply also, NO, NO ROLEX.



Dunno why also
zeikphur
Re: GS vs ROLEX
LOL.
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I don't think it's just Rollies owners. Haha



Let's face it... GS quality does not stand out in their marketing photos or any photos (anyone who has handled a GS will 90% of the time say "wow... Looks so different in photos")



Secondly. It hasn't been too long since Seiko started marketing and promotion GS internationally.



Yes it's brand status. Rolex has successfully positioned themselves over the many years through their consistent product quality and marketing. Kudos to them.

It will take some time for the general public to accept GS for what it is and not just any other Seiko.
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX
If you had to drop 7-8k on a watch...

Which watch would be first on your list?

Who here would consider a GS first?



Poll anyone?
Threeemperor
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I run road I need go pawn shop to prawn..

Gs cannot prawn leh..



Gogogo Rollie..
leonmike
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I think if SEIKO could put the word "CHRONOMETER" onto the faces of their GS maybe it would help to market the range better.

But I did read in a past article somewhere that the Japanese are not permitted to do that. Am I correct?
chriscentro
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Put KS better, a lot of KS Singaporeans will buy, joking hor.
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"leonmike"

I think if SEIKO could put the word "CHRONOMETER" onto the faces of their GS maybe it would help to market the range better.

But I did read in a past article somewhere that the Japanese are not permitted to do that. Am I correct?




You r right. Only Swiss watches with COSC is permitted to use the word chronometer.
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
If got 7-8k......

I buy seiko

I also dunno y?
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"ivan"

If got 7-8k......

I buy seiko

I also dunno y?


Yours is not "if". It's how many shld you buy... Oops
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"big-e-294"

[quote="ivan"]If got 7-8k......

I buy seiko

I also dunno y?


Yours is not "if". It's how many shld you buy... Oops[/quote]
I think you have seriously misled pple here.

:mrgreen:
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"ivan"

[quote="big-e-294"]


Yours is not "if". It's how many shld you buy... Oops

I think you have seriously misled pple here.

:mrgreen:[/quote]

Just a comment like yours



:mrgreen:
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"big-e-294"

[quote="ivan"]
I think you have seriously misled pple here.

:mrgreen:


Just a comment like yours



:mrgreen:[/quote]
So back to topic shall we.

:mrgreen::mrgreen:



so, where are we having luncg?

:mrgreen:
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"ivan"

[quote="big-e-294"]


Just a comment like yours



:mrgreen:

So back to topic shall we.

:mrgreen::mrgreen:



so, where are we having luncg?

:mrgreen:[/quote]

OT OT OT!!



:mrgreen:
titan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Sorry I not able to contribute as I can only afford Q&Q,



No seiko n Rolex problem :P



Wahahaha
Ed.YEO
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"leonmike"

...Is it becoz of brand status or what? Anybody care to share their experience on this issue?

ROLEC logo is a ONG-BOH(皇帽), GS is a SAI(狮). If Bu-Song(武松) can park hor(打虎), wouldn't those can afford want to be a ONG(王), can tame lion...



Seriously back to the topic... it's the marketing and advertising the tells the folks about achieving status thingy la...
Cosmograph
Re: GS vs ROLEX
people don't like Seiko and people don't like Rolex. Seiko need to put KOSC can liao, confirm chop sign Kiasuporeans will queue and buy.



In Singapore, got long long queue, confirm must be good brand, good watch. No other reason one! Although you hear people KPKB that cannot get, they like it secretly that cannot get it. So don't believe all the hype that its not good.



And now back to the real reason, Different strokes for different folks lor. You like GS good for you. You like Rolex, also good for you. You like any brand good for you. That's my motto. You don't like any brand, also good for you. Enough said, buy what YOU like not what others say - this applies to everything in life. :D
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
To each his own.

Why so bother about pple saying yes or no. This question has popped up so many times and very sure there is never going to be yes or no kind of definite answer.



you like can liao what.

Regardless u drive ferrari or taxi or simi car, rich or no rich. Style or no style.





You like can liao.

If care so much abt what other think about, then i suggest take a new look into life again.
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I like GS.
Threeemperor
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"big-e-294"

I like GS.


I like Jdm.. Embrace Jdm.. Sleep Jdm..



What is Swiss..
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I like OT
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"ivan"

I like OT


I like lunch
TheChef
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I also like GS but no S11.
Lgt
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I also like GS......Good S*x. :p
doinkydoink
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I can afford GS...G shock
kuang89
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Most ppl who usually say rolex better typically never heard of rolexes or any other achievements other watch brands has.



Seiko took part in chronometer competitions in the past and won all the top few prices. Other watch brands sore loser or find no fun anymore discontinued the event. Best of all, Seiko didn't specially build watches for the event, every GS sold can be taken off the shelf and put into the competition. Swiss brands tend to specially build watches for the event and they are not in the mass market.



Back to GS or rolex:

I love both and hope in my fortunate life I get to own both of them. Both represent the best of watches has to offer without paying PP price. Grand Seiko has been competition tested to be much more durable than any Swiss brand that they now test all their pieces to be higher than COSC specs...if I was GS, meeting cosc specs is like failing as a GS



Rolex is simple and proven, ppl who baby their vintage rolex is uncalled for, john Mayer also said, someone has bought it to war before...no way you can damage it against the wall.



But if I die die have to choose...I'll take the rolex as it can exist in any country. Exist means able to sell the watch for price not far off what you paid for(tho I'm not selling, it could get u out of trouble). Most imptly serviceability- you can service a rolex anywhere in the world. But not so much for Seiko.
Jeryltan
GS vs ROLEX
I really like the snowflake (sbga011?) But price for it is really steep
kment
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I guess it is perhaps due to the majority mass that have a mindset of that Angmoh made products is more of a superior than the others . And even if you ask ordinary commoners folks around ,not 100% but most likely they will also say Rolex . It's a fact and it's really a shame because majority of the mass doesn't really care other than the Brand itself .

The name itself already says it all , Rolex ? GS ? To many Grand or no Grand , Grand Seiko is just another Seiko , just like Lexus is just another Toyota , Acura is a Honda or infinity is another Nissan ... but for me , both are certainly out of reach and it's really a shame ..



And the last paragraph of kuang89 has sums it very well in my humble opinion .
004
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"ivan"




To each his own.



If care so much abt what other think about, then i suggest take a new look into life again.




Agree.
balzebub71
Re: GS vs ROLEX
To be honest the only GS I would spend so much money on would be the anti magnetic quartz GS and perhaps a high beat GS. For SD I would be happy with more entry level model like the SD tuna or MM600. In terms of styling they are actually very pedestrian and safe. I guess my max budget for a seiko or GS would be 6 to 8k



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Evirobie
Re: GS vs ROLEX
If you compare a more recent Rolex like those with AN serial to a GS. The rolex will stand out more in terms of build and size. The GS would feel, wear or look like most of the Seiko range. It is not heavier or anything much special. But the accuracy is there. It is inside the GS. I have a 4 year old one still keeping good time at +4 sec a day on my wrist. No prior servicing.



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kuang89
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"Evirobie"

If you compare a more recent Rolex like those with AN serial to a GS. The rolex will stand out more in terms of build and size. The GS would feel, wear or look like most of the Seiko range. It is not heavier or anything much special. But the accuracy is there. It is inside the GS. I have a 4 year old one still keeping good time at +4 sec a day on my wrist. No prior servicing.



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I feel recent rolex sport series is quite gaudy and shouldn't have the polished center links. It's a sports watch. Except for the explorer ii...perfect rolex
leonmike
Re: GS vs ROLEX
OK, let us compare a Royal Orient (RO) with a GS. What r your comments?
titan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Haha



Interesting from Rolex vs gs, To RO vs GS



My 2 cts, buy wat you like and dun care wat ppl say



If you mind wat ppl say buy Rolex.



If you care about resell buy Rolex.



I love both Rolex n GS, but everyone's ruler for each brand is difference.



For keeper buy Rolex, GS or RO, it does not matter so long the watch sing to you.

it's going to worth every penny u spend on it if you dun intend to sell.



Well there will be supporter for any brands, so end of the day it's your call.



If all say RO good, will you buy even if you like GS more?
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"leonmike"

OK, let us compare a Royal Orient (RO) with a GS. What r your comments?


Please don't.

Just stick w the topic.
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
NO, NO ROLEX!

that will be my answer
roo7
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Comparison posts across brands always lead to the same common denominator, buy what you like.



iOS vs Android, intel VS AMD and so on. :)
big-e-294
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"kment"

I guess it is perhaps due to the majority mass that have a mindset of that Angmoh made products is more of a superior than the others . And even if you ask ordinary commoners folks around ,not 100% but most likely they will also say Rolex . It's a fact and it's really a shame because majority of the mass doesn't really care other than the Brand itself .

The name itself already says it all , Rolex ? GS ? To many Grand or no Grand , Grand Seiko is just another Seiko , just like Lexus is just another Toyota , Acura is a Honda or infinity is another Nissan ... but for me , both are certainly out of reach and it's really a shame ..



And the last paragraph of kuang89 has sums it very well in my humble opinion .


Angmoh made products is more superior? people think that with reference to watches? :?:
kment
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"big-e-294"

[quote="kment"]I guess it is perhaps due to the majority mass that have a mindset of that Angmoh made products is more of a superior than the others . And even if you ask ordinary commoners folks around ,not 100% but most likely they will also say Rolex . It's a fact and it's really a shame because majority of the mass doesn't really care other than the Brand itself .

The name itself already says it all , Rolex ? GS ? To many Grand or no Grand , Grand Seiko is just another Seiko , just like Lexus is just another Toyota , Acura is a Honda or infinity is another Nissan ... but for me , both are certainly out of reach and it's really a shame ..



And the last paragraph of kuang89 has sums it very well in my humble opinion .


Angmoh made products is more superior? people think that with reference to watches? :?:[/quote]

Less educated commoners folks do , most of them thinks that way .. not all are well educated , even for those with pocket deep deep market fish monger which wears shorts wear slippers driving Benz . They practically does thinks that way,

And if got a chance to ask those old papa old grand mother grand father , 99% they Will pick Rolex or OMEGA , sad but that's the way it is , it's because these folks they don't consider technical side of things . Give them a full gold Rollie with lots of diamonds diamonds and u might understand .
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
You sure pple wear shorts wear slippers wear rolex?
Evirobie
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Rollie can sell to pawn shop if you want to cash out. GS must lelong lelong still got pple low ball you.



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ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"Evirobie"

Rollie can sell to pawn shop if you want to cash out. GS must lelong lelong still got pple low ball you.



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Serious?

Who lelong lelong sell GS?

I wanna lelong lelong buy.

My budget arpund $150-$200

I drive to your place, top up with 1 kopi.
kment
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I do know one which own several fish stall in tekka wet market which wear shorts wear slippers stay in bishan HDB executive penthouse maisonette drive a Mercedes Benz and wears a Rolex . One of my former colleagues drives for him also .
zeikphur
Re: GS vs ROLEX
The watch community is relatively small. If we are debating on the account of common folks' perception of watches, well yes, Rolex is deemed as the Crème de la Crème to them. Majority of non WIS would challenge on the sole purpose of a watch, which is to tell time. If their smart phones or a regular digital timepiece (below 50 perhaps) is able to precisely able to tell what time is lunch, why would they spent countless buying otherwise.



But if we were to streamline it in WIS terms, you know and I know, Seiko GS more than often, gives their European rivals a run for their money. Be it craftsmanship, precise movement or ecstatic appeal, it doesn't lose out or so to speak better than what other brands have to offer.



Ultimately, like what the other bros have pointed out, it boils down to your individual preference. Judge not what others see you, but of how of yourself. True joy is being able to enjoy what you love and wear. If others say otherwise, you can always ask them to Fxxx off.
kment
Re: GS vs ROLEX
That's the reason why I don't ask for opinions or even share with my colleagues my friends anymore when they realize I'm going to spend thousands to buy a couples of Japanese made Seiko , they just shrugged it off by saying Aiya jipun watch nia lah , you go spend thousands for it , I was a kong kum fellow to them , even my family members , I'm not going to tell them the actual price what I paid for my jap made watches when is due to arrived for me to receive it.

There are always people around us which don't really appreciate Japanese make watch , to them they're all Casio ! :shock:

I can only say it depends who our audience are .. :cry:
Astro2212
Re: GS vs ROLEX
Oh i finally found sometng in sc...

Driv vtec is ah long

Driv gti is runner

Wear versace is beng

Wear mcm is lian...

N when they finally can afford

Driv type R is sporty

Driv vw gti is style

Wear evisu is class

Wear chanel is cute...
xxccxx
Re: GS vs ROLEX
I'm the "fool". GS was my first luxury watch... I heartily agree with the rest: don't care what others say, as long as u like the watch. If u wanna keep your hand, buy GS. If u wanna risk hand kerna chop off, buy Lolec.
xxccxx
Re: GS vs ROLEX

"ivan"

NO, NO ROLEX!

that will be my answer

Eh... U sure or not? :roll:
ivan
Re: GS vs ROLEX
You all mai knn hor.

Say me wear slippers, singlets, wear gshock not educated hor.



Knn