Tudor North Flag vs GrandSeiko SBGV007

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azrael

Discussion Starter · Feb 6, 2017

Purchase isn't for at least 3 to 5 years from now.
It's a fair bit of money (for me)
Deciding between

and

Priced about the same.
Seiko has better finishing.
Seiko is more accurate. (duh)
Seiko has non-integrated straps

Tudor has an interesting movement
Tudor does not need batteries
Tudor looks more interesting

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azrael

Discussion Starter · #41 · Feb 23, 2017

Roarry said:
^^^ well really, who cares what others think, I don't.

FWIW. After trying out both...I want the Black Bay instead. The Black Bay Dark in my sights.

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forzaferrari

· #42 · Feb 23, 2017

Good choice. The Seiko is a great dress watch. I think the Tudor is a better all-arounder. And for once it doesn't have that dumb square on the hour hand.

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vladdythegeek

· #43 · Feb 25, 2017

Also be aware of what may be released in the next 3 to 5 years. Tutor (for example) may announce a new NorthFlag without the yellow. Or Seiko may ... I dunno.

Never stop looking at the new releases and other brands while you save and wait. Also, in 3 to 5 years you may be able to pick one of these up gently used and save more.

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azrael

Discussion Starter · #44 · Mar 2, 2017

vladdythegeek said:
Also be aware of what may be released in the next 3 to 5 years. Tutor (for example) may announce a new NorthFlag without the yellow. Or Seiko may ... I dunno.

Never stop looking at the new releases and other brands while you save and wait. Also, in 3 to 5 years you may be able to pick one of these up gently used and save more.

FWIW, I've more or less decided on a Tudor Black Bay MT2516 movement.
Blue bezel.

Tried it on at the A.D.
Have never seen anything so beautiful *LOL*

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vladdythegeek

· #45 · Mar 3, 2017

Interesting. They apparently removed the "Rotor Self Winding" text on the dial. Awesome.

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azrael

Discussion Starter · #46 · Mar 3, 2017

Yeah but now I want to know what an unofficially certified chronometer is

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Wantit

· #47 · Mar 5, 2017

My vote is for the Tudor. Love the bracelet on overall aggressiveness of the look.

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Thomas Carey

· #48 · Mar 6, 2017

At 3 to 5 years out odds are real good you will be deciding between two other watches when your ready. =) Of these I would take the GS. =)

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TeePro

· #49 · Mar 6, 2017

Seiko looks a little dressier. Tudor has some pop. Different movements. All depends on what you are after I guess.

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azrael

Discussion Starter · #50 · Mar 6, 2017

Thomas Carey said:
At 3 to 5 years out odds are real good you will be deciding between two other watches when your ready. =) Of these I would take the GS. =)

Pffft I'm already deciding on which Blue Tudor BlackBay to get.

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KPT4ME

· #51 · Mar 14, 2017

i would go tudor

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arogle1stus

· #52 · Mar 14, 2017

Watch Freeks:
My insignificant vote goes to the Seiko (no slams on the Tudor tho)
Both of em rock my canoe! Would kick neither under the bus.
Jus sayin.

Lou Snutt

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forzaferrari

· #53 · Mar 14, 2017

azrael said:
Yeah but now I want to know what an unofficially certified chronometer is

There is no such thing...

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azrael

Discussion Starter · #54 · Mar 14, 2017

forzaferrari said:
There is no such thing...

Exactly

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Chazman1946

· #55 · Mar 14, 2017

azrael said:
FWIW, I've more or less decided on a Tudor Black Bay MT2516 movement.
Blue bezel.

Tried it on at the A.D.
Have never seen anything so beautiful *LOL*

I'm not so sure I would get the model with the in-house movement, a movement that for right now is unproven compared to the Top Grade 2824-2 and will make it hard to have serviced or repaired anywhere other then a Rolex/Tudor service center.

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forzaferrari

· #56 · Mar 14, 2017

azrael said:
Yeah but now I want to know what an unofficially certified chronometer is

azrael said:
Exactly

Am I missing something ? What are you getting at ? The picture you posted says Officially Certified. Where does unofficially come into the picture ?
I will thank you for bringing the North Flag to my attention as it has now surpassed the Omega Seamaster as my grail watch.

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forzaferrari

· #57 · Mar 14, 2017

Chazman1946 said:
I'm not so sure I would get the model with the in-house movement, a movement that for right now is unproven compared to the Top Grade 2824-2 and will make it hard to have serviced or repaired anywhere other then a Rolex/Tudor service center.

When has Rolex/Tudor ever crapped the bed on making a movement ?
Where else would you send it if you had problems ?

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azrael

Discussion Starter · #58 · Mar 17, 2017

forzaferrari said:
When has Rolex/Tudor ever crapped the bed on making a movement ?
Where else would you send it if you had problems ?

Tudor making an unreliable movement would be the watch scandal of the decade

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#four

· #59 · Mar 17, 2017

azrael said:
Tudor making an unreliable movement would be the watch scandal of the decade

Agreed....I'm pretty sure Tudor's parent company knows what they're doing in the movement making business.

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Myke

· #60 · Mar 17, 2017

I choose the north flag. It just draws me in. I will most likely have one some day. prefer it on a strap. like the in house movement.

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