4 Discussions and CommentsMember since March 9, 2004
Hi,
I have the opportunity to get a gst perpetual. I like the watch since it is a good looking sports watch with complications. However, when I look at watch gatherings, the gst watches don't seem to get the respect of hard core iwc collectors. Are there problems with the watch? What do you guys think about the gst line and specifically the perpetual.
5,019 Discussions and CommentsMember since May 29, 2003Sarasota, FL,
United States
I have the titanium version. It is one of the best values in a perpetual calendar. And there is a Chrono function. Also one of the best bracelets you can wear. It may not be a Forum favorite but it is a great watch.
1,501 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 9, 2004
furen Wrote:Hi,
I have the opportunity to get a gst perpetual. I like the watch since it is a good looking sports watch with complications. However, when I look at watch gatherings, the gst watches don't seem to get the respect of hard core iwc collectors. Are there problems with the watch? What do you guys think about the gst line and specifically the perpetual.
Thanks, Francis
Hello Francis, The GST has for years been a regular watch in my IWC rotation. It is robust, great looking and a real value. I just love the size, weight and feel of the stainless steel version. I have posted many, many photos of my GST Perpetual on this forum over the years. You will not regret picking up the GST. Good luck! Jeff
58 Discussions and CommentsMember since Jan. 9, 2007Washington, DC,
United States
While I have purchased a modest number of the newer IWC's over the last several years I've always felt that the GST collection was one of the most stylistically appealing lines in the history of the company. I was disappointed to see the line discontinued.
1,870 Discussions and CommentsMember since Oct. 28, 2002
Hello Francis, I believe that the GST line was made as a replacement for the Porsche Design models. At a certain point IWC didn't want to connect to much their name with PD, so they designed a line of their own ; the GST. Conceived as sport wachtes. The GST Aquatimer was a part of that line. There were GST mecaquartz chronos, there were automtic chronos, a doublechrono, the GST alarm and the perpetual. It is a great line and the design still holds pase with the current watches. If you find a GST perpet in good condition, do not hesitate, go for it.
2,996 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 2, 2011Hong Kong,
Hong Kong
Besides being a great value perpetual, I think it is a great collectible for anyone who wants a bit of iwc's evolving design, for that time period. I like the Jan Urich very much.
Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch. all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
163 Discussions and CommentsMember since April 22, 2011
United Kingdom
Hi Francis, The first GST's came out about 1998 as robust sports or diving watches. There were automatic alarm, automatic chronograph, quartz chronograph and 2000m automatic diving models. The double chrono and perpetual calendar models were released in 2001. Although GST stands for Gold Steel Titanium, only the auto chrono, quartz chrono and alarm models were released in all 3 metals. All others only came in steel or titanium. The 3756 perpetual chronograph has to be one of the most robust perpetual calendar watches ever. The screw down bezel is particularly well engineered. Alan's titanium version is one of my favourites, the other being the steel/black dial combination. Leo
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I have the opportunity to get a gst perpetual. I like the watch since it is a good looking sports watch with complications. However, when I look at watch gatherings, the gst watches don't seem to get the respect of hard core iwc collectors. Are there problems with the watch? What do you guys think about the gst line and specifically the perpetual.
Thanks,
Francis
I never forgot that magical few minutes I tried it on. I can only imagine how enjoyable it would be as a daily beater.
Hello Francis,
The GST has for years been a regular watch in my IWC rotation. It is robust, great looking and a real value. I just love the size, weight and feel of the stainless steel version. I have posted many, many photos of my GST Perpetual on this forum over the years. You will not regret picking up the GST.
Good luck!
Jeff
WD
Francis
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Regards, Shing | email iwcforme1976 (at) gmail (dot) com
time does not change us. it just unfolds us. max frisch.
all that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. baltasar gracian.
Kind regards,
Clemens
The first GST's came out about 1998 as robust sports or diving watches. There were automatic alarm, automatic chronograph, quartz chronograph and 2000m automatic diving models. The double chrono and perpetual calendar models were released in 2001.
Although GST stands for Gold Steel Titanium, only the auto chrono, quartz chrono and alarm models were released in all 3 metals. All others only came in steel or titanium.
The 3756 perpetual chronograph has to be one of the most robust perpetual calendar watches ever. The screw down bezel is particularly well engineered.
Alan's titanium version is one of my favourites, the other being the steel/black dial combination.
Leo