As an owner of 4 GS, I will only comment as follows:
GS has different grades. A RM30K GS has better quality steel and finishing compared to a RM10K GS. A GS can go as high as > RM 100K.
There are Master Shop models which are sold only by GS Master Shops appointed by Seiko Japan. These are the higher end GS models where the steel quality, strap, clasp design and finishing is a level higher. To-date I have only bought the Master Shop models which generally cost RM 20K upwards (nett).
Whilst I have seen & handled some PP, not all PPs are also finished equally.Try checking out Calatravas vs Gondolos. I do not see the point of comparison as it will only draw unqualified debates.
I can however say that besides GS, I have owned or still own watches under the following brands ;
Rolex, JLC, GO, Omega as well as some Swiss non-manufactures.
In my eyes, the finishing of the highest end GS I own, the SBGC003 is more refined than any of the Swiss/German watches I have owned or still own.
Choosing between a Rolex and a GS depends a lot on the criteria of the owner. I have said and will always say that if you eventually want to sell your watch and preserving the re-sale value is impt, look no further than a Rolex sports model.
GS will never have a re-sale value as good as Rolex. My reasons for buying a GS is solely my self-satisfaction of owning the most accurate, reliable, higher finishing and lesser people owning the same model. Of all the watches I have ever owned, I derive the most satisfaction and joy from the SBGC003 even above that of my GO Perpetual Calendar which costs more than double but thats me coz I look beyond the brand. Not everyone is willing to do so.
Resale value has never been a factor in my watch purchases. I invest in other higher yield instruments.
I wish to add that I am in no way upset or happy with comments on GS bad or good as all of us are entitled to our own judgements and opinion. I do not own Seiko or any shares in Seiko.
However I must say that in order to make a qualified statement on any product, one must first see, handle and perhaps own on a long term basis before making 'a matter of fact' statement.
In fact the fewer people who end up with a GS makes ownership all the more special...
