GS Watch Case - 36mm

I bought an GS Watch Case - 36mm v2 because I needed something with a domed glass. It looks great.

Took me some time to find a proper case for an older Seiko linen dial (27,5mm diameter). Found this case that takes a thin chapter ring (bottom mount) so it compensates for the 1mm diameter difference of regular nh35 dials. Very happy with the quality of the case, bracelet and chapter ring (all Lucius Atelier). Brought this 70s dial back to life!

I have been on the look-out for a case to house a textured, gold-leaf japanese dial that I acquired time ago. 36/37 mm is my goldilocks zone so I plumped for this one with the GS bracelet. Some people might consider a 20/18 band on a 36mm watch to be "over-strapped" but I like it. Finish is great. The fit between case and strap is excellent - better than I've had with other vendors. Also, the ultra-thin chapter ring fits a treat.

Great case, high quality, I'm happy with this case, fast shipping to UK also. Managed to fit an NH34 to build a small size GMT.

I was impressed by the this case when I first opened the package but it was when I finished my build that I truly saw its excellence. The polishing is simply well done and the overall design is balanced. I don't see a lot of 36mm cases with 20mm lug width. Somehow, they managed to pull it off with good proportions. The crystal also had just the right amount of curve. This case truly elevated my build.

The case is gorgeous. Well finished between the brushing/polishing, with no overlapping between them creating fantastic lines on the case to give it a gorgeous shape. The crystal is comes with is perfect, subtly domed with some nice AR that doesnt take away from the Dial and the crown is solid with a buttery smooth screwdown crown
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Was blown away by the fit and finish. Chose the President bracket and goes well with the GS look I was going for. Always Happy with LT's products

Very nice and easy to work with. I would love to get another!

The case is masterfully done. One of the best 36mm aftermarket dress watch case out there, in my opinion. A special thanks for the great customer service. I will buy again for sure! #MyFirstBuild

The case is great all around, good transitions in finishing, and the improvement on the lug holes for the fitted bracelet fixes the complaints I had with the V1.

My only issue is with the eta2824/sw200 movement adapter, I wish they would provide movement holder screws along with it to mount with your movement. When transferring the eta/sw over to the provided adapter, the screws that sandwich the movement to its original holder would not fit the adapter due to lack of **** head diameter clearance to the inner sidewall of the movement holder. This could be an issue for some without proper tools or confidence in altering parts.

The brushing on this case is top notch, best aftermarket case I've ever bought. All parts from this build apart from the dial were from Lucius Atelier and I couldn't be happier with all of them.

I really like the quality on this case (brushing/polishing/shape).
Installing the chapter ring/movement was easy because I just had to put the chapter ring on top of the dial before placing the case on the movement.

The fit and finish is very good; I could nitpick a tiny bit about the finishing in places nobody would ever see, but the finishing is perfect where it counts.

However, I did run into an issue where the Lucius Ateiler SKX013 chapter ring (mirror polished finish) that I had ordered alongside this case would not fit. It was slightly too big to slot in. I measured the chapter ring, and my calipers produced the expected 28.5mm outer diameter figure, so I'm assuming the case was milled a little too tight on the tolerances here-- and I'm guessing by just

I was very lucky to get one of the last GS36 V1 cases.

Pros:
- Looks really nice, I especially like the sharp, angular edges on the lugs that I feel are missing from V2
- Relatively simple mod, mostly just plug-and-play

Cons:
- Has the tightest screwdown crown I've ever had - any deviation from 'perfect' alignment of crown stem and case will result in the crown being nigh impossible to use with bare fingers - a tiny application of Silicon Grease (for gaskets) alleviated the issue, but crown is still extremely tight. Most aftermarket crowns have no such issue, I really hope V2 has addressed this issue.
- Did not come with springbars
- AR coating could've been better - it's still very reflective and I feel a simpler flat or inner-domed crystal may have alleviated the issue.

Verdict:
- Aesthetically I prefer this over the Explorer case and the GS36V2, because it offers something more 'unique'
- Design would be perfect with perhaps a better crown with more 'wiggle room' like most aftermarket crowns, and perhaps being 'taller' larger fingers could grip it.

This is a gorgeous case, the brushing and polishing are top notch! Yes, it is a little chunky compared to the 36mm explorer, but the Grand Seiko this case is based on is not exactly slim, so absolutely no complaint there. The only thing I hope to see in a second version is the relocation of the lug holes. This was a bit disappointing as the stock photos have the lug holes in a completely different location. I understand the website says they will not be drilled, but there is a difference between not being drilled though, and being in a different location. If a V2 comes out with this change, I would buy it in a heartbeat. All said though, I am happy as always with my purchase for Adriel. This is an amazing case for my Grand Seiko Kirazuri homage.

I only received this case today and have already assembled a watch. The case is perfect. Clearly no shortcuts weee taken in the design of this case and it is built with attention to detail.

Combined the GS-style 36mm case, dauphine hands, and a NamokiMods Sakura Navy dial for this build which I really love.