After years of using it I can say the reel is great.  It just works and works and works.  I have both the Gold and Silvercast and there is not a better spincast on the market.  I believe the Goldcast is still made in Japan.  The Silvercast are not made there anymore.  The drag on the diawa reels is what makes them superior.  Smooth drag which holds it's setting guarantees you won't lose a fish unless you are cut off or have a bad knot.  I use Stren super knot on my reels and it just plain works in salt and fresh.