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JParm · 28 February 2019, 02:04 AM

Posted this in another forum, and wanted to canvas opinions around here as well.

What do you prefer in terms of logos on the dial? The new GS only that sits at the top of the dial, or the old Seiko at the top and GS at the bottom?

Pics below for reference from the internet!

MP5 · 28 February 2019, 02:05 AM

The new one on the 061 the old one on the 021

Jhowton23 · 28 February 2019, 02:06 AM

i prefer the new logo

MP5 · 28 February 2019, 02:06 AM

Wait that's a061 without the date. I like that

toxicavenger · 28 February 2019, 02:08 AM

It doesn't matter to me. I am buying the watch for the quality of it. Not the placement of the logo.

yessir69 · 28 February 2019, 02:16 AM

I like the old version, mainly because of the "they don't make that anymore" factor.

JParm · 28 February 2019, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

It doesn't matter to me. I am buying the watch for the quality of it. Not the placement of the logo.

I don't disagree on quality, however, one or the other has to be more visually pleasing to you. Aesthetics do play a part in watch buying for most!

JParm · 28 February 2019, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yessir69

I like the old version, mainly because of the "they don't make that anymore" factor.

I go back and forth about that too. I like the new logo and the cleanliness of the dial, but I also like that the old version is no longer made. I don't love the Seiko on top though, so at some point I have to decide what's more important to me personally.

pickettt · 28 February 2019, 02:41 AM

I prefer the old.....but all I own is new.

mgsooner · 28 February 2019, 02:50 AM

I have been obsessing over this very thing with the 031 vs the 231. I go back and forth on it daily. I tend to lean toward the old dial on the 031 as to me the 231 looks a little empty with no text below the hands. Also I find it somewhat appealing to have "SEIKO" proudly displayed at the top when there are some less knowledgeable folks out there that would sneer at my lowly Seiko.

Regardless, I absolutely love this watch in either variant and hope to own it within the next 12 months.

joli160 · 28 February 2019, 03:24 AM

The new one

Amg7861 · 28 February 2019, 03:40 AM

New logo for sure
Can’t beat that gothic font

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GB-man · 28 February 2019, 03:45 AM

New logo. Less redundant.

JayHantz · 28 February 2019, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

New logo. Less redundant.

Agreed!

jcarm981 · 28 February 2019, 03:55 AM

New one for me

Locust · 28 February 2019, 03:59 AM

New logo, way better

Syed117 · 28 February 2019, 04:07 AM

New one for sure.

Grand Seiko should stand alone.

Seiko Grand Seiko is a bit much.

whattimeyougot · 28 February 2019, 04:08 AM

New logo by far

Fredcohiba · 28 February 2019, 04:15 AM

New please.

captain_NEMO · 28 February 2019, 04:27 AM

The new logo placement looks cleaner, and the "GS" looks very distinct from the typical Seiko watches, GS or otherwise.

The old one with the "SEIKO" on top could be briefly mistaken as a regular Seiko, instead of a GS - not that it matters to the wearer. At least it won't to me, if I had this beauty.

The older version's logo placements seem more balanced, imho.

Mbbgysam · 28 February 2019, 04:56 AM

I prefer the cleaner new dials. Probably worth noting that I was never a Seiko collector before GS, so I have no emotional attachment to the Seiko name.

pickettt · 28 February 2019, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgsooner

I have been obsessing over this very thing with the 031 vs the 231. I go back and forth on it daily. I tend to lean toward the old dial on the 031 as to me the 231 looks a little empty with no text below the hands. Also I find it somewhat appealing to have "SEIKO" proudly displayed at the top when there are some less knowledgeable folks out there that would sneer at my lowly Seiko.

Regardless, I absolutely love this watch in either variant and hope to own it within the next 12 months.

100 times, yes. And how clean and precise that “SEIKO” is

wisemenofgotham · 28 February 2019, 07:00 PM

I can appreciate both, but my money went for the 231.

sarjoo · 28 February 2019, 07:26 PM

Darn those are 2 good lookin watches. My vote goes for the newer one with just GS on it for the cleaner appearance. Less redundancy, more space.

Psmith · 28 February 2019, 09:08 PM

I like 'em both

1William · 28 February 2019, 09:22 PM

I prefer the new logo but both are fine.

steeevvvooo · 28 February 2019, 10:39 PM

No right or wrong answer but I went old when I bought a snowflake. I always wanted one as a stealth watch so the "Seiko" branding appealed. The rebranding was recent at the time so I grabbed a SBGA011 asap in case they became hard to find.

I have also owned the newer branding in the SBGH267. Given the dial on that one the new logo is certainly welcome as it frees up more of the pattern to the eye

(Not my photos but they show the watches better than I ever could!)

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crownprince · 1 March 2019, 12:14 AM

SEIKO obviously went for the New GS logo. I hated the SEIKO on top of GS on the old logo!

toxicavenger · 1 March 2019, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

I don't disagree on quality, however, one or the other has to be more visually pleasing to you. Aesthetics do play a part in watch buying for most!

It does, but I have always loved the GS's I have owned and currently own so a few alphabets won't change that for me.

JParm · 1 March 2019, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

It does, but I have always loved the GS's I have owned and currently own so a few alphabets won't change that for me.

to that!

28 February 2019, 02:04 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,558	Your opinions - The new Grand Seiko independent, or the old Seiko Grand Seiko? Posted this in another forum, and wanted to canvas opinions around here as well. What do you prefer in terms of logos on the dial? The new GS only that sits at the top of the dial, or the old Seiko at the top and GS at the bottom? Pics below for reference from the internet! __________________

28 February 2019, 03:24 AM	#11
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,453	The new one __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

28 February 2019, 03:45 AM	#13
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,954	New logo. Less redundant. __________________

28 February 2019, 04:07 AM	#17
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	New one for sure. Grand Seiko should stand alone. Seiko Grand Seiko is a bit much. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

28 February 2019, 09:08 PM	#25
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I like 'em both __________________

28 February 2019, 02:05 AM	#2
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,883	The new one on the 061 the old one on the 021

28 February 2019, 02:06 AM	#3
Jhowton23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: John Location: Northern VA Posts: 232	i prefer the new logo

28 February 2019, 02:08 AM	#5
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	It doesn't matter to me. I am buying the watch for the quality of it. Not the placement of the logo.

28 February 2019, 02:16 AM	#6
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,219	I like the old version, mainly because of the "they don't make that anymore" factor.

28 February 2019, 02:41 AM	#9
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,375	I prefer the old.....but all I own is new.

28 February 2019, 02:50 AM	#10
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,921	I have been obsessing over this very thing with the 031 vs the 231. I go back and forth on it daily. I tend to lean toward the old dial on the 031 as to me the 231 looks a little empty with no text below the hands. Also I find it somewhat appealing to have "SEIKO" proudly displayed at the top when there are some less knowledgeable folks out there that would sneer at my lowly Seiko. Regardless, I absolutely love this watch in either variant and hope to own it within the next 12 months.

28 February 2019, 03:40 AM	#12
Amg7861 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Al Location: UK Watch: YM Rhodium Dial 37 Posts: 503	New logo for sure Can’t beat that gothic font Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 February 2019, 03:55 AM	#15
jcarm981 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Watch: Patek 5167 Posts: 724	New one for me

28 February 2019, 03:59 AM	#16
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,411	New logo, way better

28 February 2019, 04:08 AM	#18
whattimeyougot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 966	New logo by far

28 February 2019, 04:15 AM	#19
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	New please.

28 February 2019, 04:27 AM	#20
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 609	The new logo placement looks cleaner, and the "GS" looks very distinct from the typical Seiko watches, GS or otherwise. The old one with the "SEIKO" on top could be briefly mistaken as a regular Seiko, instead of a GS - not that it matters to the wearer. At least it won't to me, if I had this beauty. The older version's logo placements seem more balanced, imho.

28 February 2019, 04:56 AM	#21
Mbbgysam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,033	I prefer the cleaner new dials. Probably worth noting that I was never a Seiko collector before GS, so I have no emotional attachment to the Seiko name.

28 February 2019, 07:00 PM	#23
wisemenofgotham "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 106	I can appreciate both, but my money went for the 231.

28 February 2019, 07:26 PM	#24
sarjoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: UK Posts: 116	Darn those are 2 good lookin watches. My vote goes for the newer one with just GS on it for the cleaner appearance. Less redundancy, more space.

28 February 2019, 10:39 PM	#27
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	No right or wrong answer but I went old when I bought a snowflake. I always wanted one as a stealth watch so the "Seiko" branding appealed. The rebranding was recent at the time so I grabbed a SBGA011 asap in case they became hard to find. I have also owned the newer branding in the SBGH267. Given the dial on that one the new logo is certainly welcome as it frees up more of the pattern to the eye (Not my photos but they show the watches better than I ever could!) Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

1 March 2019, 12:14 AM	#28
crownprince "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 124	SEIKO obviously went for the New GS logo. I hated the SEIKO on top of GS on the old logo!

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