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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: nasa on October 17, 2014, 10:30:18 PM

Title: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: nasa on October 17, 2014, 10:30:18 PM

Had a hard time to choose between these 2 almost identical watches..Between  the gold marker & blue-steel second hand..Off course the "snow flake" is more popular..but sometimes maybe we need to be different...

The SBGA 59

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b636/nasa299/ARIF-HP/sbga0592_zps0f8af26f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/nasa299/media/ARIF-HP/sbga0592_zps0f8af26f.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b636/nasa299/my%20watches/sbga059_zps20466a46.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/nasa299/media/my%20watches/sbga059_zps20466a46.jpg.html)



Snow Flakes


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b636/nasa299/ARIF-HP/Pictures/Watches/snowflakes_zps96eec48a.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/nasa299/media/ARIF-HP/Pictures/Watches/snowflakes_zps96eec48a.jpg.html)


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b636/nasa299/my%20watches/snowflakes2_zpsf69f5474.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/nasa299/media/my%20watches/snowflakes2_zpsf69f5474.jpg.html)

Side by Side..


(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b636/nasa299/ARIF-HP/Pictures/Watches/snowflakessbga59_zps0d67e72f.jpg) (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/nasa299/media/ARIF-HP/Pictures/Watches/snowflakessbga59_zps0d67e72f.jpg.html)

So which one guys?? Pleeeaseee help me out.... :Confused: :Confused:

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: FauziZixxer6 on October 17, 2014, 10:48:02 PM

I prefer Snow Flake...its look cool and clean... :thumbsup: :Cheers:

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: Yikkie on October 17, 2014, 10:56:28 PM

I will go for the standard Snowflake.  Not really a big fan of the gold accents of the 59.  I much prefer the flamed blue second hand on the Snowflake.  However, if you like the looks of the gold accents, go for the 59 as it is a limited edition and more difficult to come by as compared to the standard Snowflake. 

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: FongV on October 18, 2014, 12:36:52 AM

The SBGA 059 is not a limited edition. It is a master shop model with limited production, but it is a regular model. I went through the same process and ended up with the SBGA 059 after seeing it in person. The gold accents give it a unique take on the generally monochromatic Grand Seikos. You really need to see both pieces in person to decide which you prefer.

Regards,
Fong

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: CKL1213 on October 18, 2014, 06:42:03 AM

let is snow let it snow

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: nasa on October 18, 2014, 10:01:37 AM

Quote from: FongV on October 18, 2014, 12:36:52 AM

The SBGA 059 is not a limited edition. It is a master shop model with limited production, but it is a regular model. I went through the same process and ended up with the SBGA 059 after seeing it in person. The gold accents give it a unique take on the generally monochromatic Grand Seikos. You really need to see both pieces in person to decide which you prefer.

Regards,
Fongy

I"ve seen, inspect & even try the watch. The side by side picture above is actually the real watches themselves. Usually i'm not into this "gold" thing but for these 2 watches the 059 dial seems to look "whiter" than the snow flake..Still I can't decide even after I did all the above!! Hehehe

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: Timeless on October 19, 2014, 08:17:06 AM

Vote for snow flake

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: davidtth on October 19, 2014, 08:39:53 AM

go for blue hand, find it weird in gold  :-\

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: mono on October 19, 2014, 02:24:15 PM

Gold hand has a alluring aura, work best in a back or dark brown background like in some Panerai models. But blue hand snowflake is perfect combination.

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: MDF on October 19, 2014, 02:38:56 PM

I have soft spot for blue hand. So go for the blue hand !

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: sinbad2k on October 20, 2014, 03:23:42 PM

Not familiar with the models but I'm sucker for blue hands and I think it actually looks better.

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: Calibr on October 20, 2014, 03:47:41 PM

Blue is the new gold! I vote blue.. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: silverstan on October 20, 2014, 05:57:06 PM

snow flake  :thumbsup:
That's one good looking watch.

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: chrisyen on October 21, 2014, 10:31:33 AM

the snowflake got its name due to the dial looks like snow flake right?

so both are snow flake right?

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: FongV on October 21, 2014, 09:06:01 PM

As far as I know, both dials are identical. But somehow the gold index makes the snowflake dial more white. I can't explain it. Maybe it is an optical illusion. That's what made me decide on the "gold" snowflake.

Regards,
Fong

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: nasa on October 22, 2014, 08:01:49 AM

Yes Fong, thats what i'm talking about. So it is really the "gold" snow flake has a "whiter" dial compare to the "blue" snow flake!! I thought for some unknown reason only both watch that i view only were difference but since u said it looks like the 059 dial is slightly "whiter" than the 011 even though both are supposedly have "snow flake" dial..

Title: Re: Which one to choose?? SBGA 059 or the Snow Flake??
Post by: FongV on October 22, 2014, 09:14:28 PM

I think it's the optical effect of the gold or silver markers. Gold being more "warm" and Silver "cold". Anyways both solid watches. You won't be disappointed in either.

Regards,
Fong