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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    THAT 37mm v THIS 40mm.........

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      Giles
      IHUK Crew
      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

      Then there is this at 38.5 - Spring Drive

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      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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        goosehd
        Mod Squad
        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

        Omiwatari for the win 🙂

        Ranking them would be 1) Omiwatari 2) 37 mm 3) 40mm

        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

        last edited by goosehd 14 Nov 2024, 18:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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          louisbosco
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 21 Feb 2013

          prefer the 40mm. first one

          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

          • Harvey Specter
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            Anesthetist
            見習いボス
            Joined: 14 May 2011

            The latter for me. I like the case size, the feel of a GS manual winder, and the dial is lovely. I still regret not getting the pink dialed version similar to this watch ON SALE in St Maarten. I dont let my wife forget about it either 😂

            IG: bluehandsslim

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              goosehd
              Mod Squad
              Joined: 8 Apr 2016

              The thing that kills the first one is the reserve indicator. I can’t see it belonging on a dress watch.

              "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                Danimal506
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 13 Aug 2019

                The spring drive, blue hand and dial of the Omiwatari are what make it the winner in my eyes. No date, no power reserve and a hand that is smooth as can be!

                “This” has my favorite case shape. But I’m sure the Omiwatari also has beautiful lines and polishing when seen in person.

                And the bracelet on the Omiwatari is nice. I’m a bracelet guy though.

                Kyle, TX

                last edited by Danimal506 14 Nov 2024, 18:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                  gazza61
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  @Giles
                  Joined: 12 Feb 2023

                  @Giles this for me.

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    Which?

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      Neru-6
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      @Giles
                      Joined: 31 Oct 2023

                      @Giles first one, date and power indicator are nice

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                        yannis
                        Haraki san Expert
                        Joined: 26 Aug 2020

                        The 3rd one for sure. Spring drive and a clean elegant dial in a 38.5mm timeless case size. No brainer

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                          JDelage
                          啓蒙家
                          Joined: 13 Jan 2012

                          THAT: I have one of those small manual wound GS, and I love it to bits. It's fun to wind every morning, it's beautiful and clean, with no text or subdials, and you can wear it up or down. As a side note, GS sells a super fancy bead of rice bracelet that fits them beautifully. That one has a nice dial too.

                          I had a spring drive; it did nothing for me. I realize it is a very innovative movement, but it's just not that interesting to me (although the dial of that 3rd GS is lovely).

                          Edit: that's the bead of rice bracelet (on yet another version of the 37mm manual watch). It can be hard to find at times, and it's not cheap.
                          GS beads of rice.jpg

                          last edited by JDelage 15 Nov 2024, 03:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                            Graeme
                            啓蒙家
                            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                            I like the 37 mm manual wind best, closely followed by the 38.5 mm Spring Drive.

                            But I'd want to try both on to see how they sit on the wrist. You might feel, for example, that the 40 mm sits better than the others, or the 38.5 mm is much prettier in the metal.

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                              Giles
                              IHUK Crew
                              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                              I'm currently tempted by the 37mm.

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                              last edited by 15 Nov 2024, 08:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Giles
                                IHUK Crew
                                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                I've decided on the Grand Seiko SBGA407 Skyflake.

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                                • I can get an amazing deal in Japan
                                • I have large wrists, so the 40mm size will work well
                                • Because I have large wrists, I'd probably need to immediately swap out the strap on the 37 for a longer one. And to date, I have not had to do that with a strap that comes with folding buckle - The 37 comes with a tang, the SBGA407 comes with folding
                                • I think that the Spring Drive sums up the brilliance of Grand Seiko, and as a confirmed Japanophile, that ticks a big box
                                • The dial is amazing
                                • The power reserve indicator is an irritation, but I can live with that
                                • All in all I think the watch is a perfect demonstration of Japanese beauty, artistry and mechanical excellence.

                                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  Neru-6
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  @Giles
                                  Joined: 31 Oct 2023

                                  @Giles perfect choice

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    Thank you....

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                    last edited by 16 Nov 2024, 08:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                      Neru-6
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 31 Oct 2023

                                      I want to change my metal bracelet by an ostrich one. What do you think ?

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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        I'm not a great metal bracelet fan - though I have a few....But I personally prefer the metal to the Ostrich, but it is you who's going to be looking at it most 🙂

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                        last edited by 16 Nov 2024, 08:54 N 1 Reply Last reply 16 Nov 2024, 09:17 Reply Quote 1
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                                          Neru-6
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          @Giles
                                          Joined: 31 Oct 2023

                                          @Giles my heart bounces, but I think I prefer also the metal one.

                                          I wanted to have a similar look to this one, but the result is not there. The only choice left for me is to buy it haha.

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