I have a 2001 116520 black dial and a newer 116500 panda. Love them both. I see the ceramic model as more of a sporty watch and the steel bezel versions as more of a dressier option. Both fantastic, classic, perfect timepieces

Where did you buy this E1?

Screws in the bracelet on a diver isn't the best choice. The can come loose while diving. When diving if you lose your dive instrument you are in trouble. GS did this for a reason. Everything they do they have a good reason for it. The clasp I agree is clunky. They can do better.

People in london and other places the scum bags will still whip that tag off your wrist even if you dont think its worth a lot because you got better.

My wife is a Disney fan. I will keep that "hidden" Mickey Mouse in mind when I try to justify to her why I need to buy this watch.

@12:15...exactly the information I was looking for. No ghost date position! I've watched so many reviews on the 79220 and nobody mentioned it. So if you have one that has a ghost date position, then it's either fake or the movement has been replaced with a standard 2824. The Tudor rotor is easy to swap onto a standard ETA. Thanks!

The Steel one should be in a box also. It is not a cheap watch They are the same price new.

Another good video Wayne. Well thought put content and sentiments. Keep up the good work (not seen any new videos for a while so some.more content soon hopefully). All the best

My pick would be 2009 2010 116520 black, old dial, new hands, green lume, new clasp. This later one has the disco subdials which I dislike. Good watch nonetheless

Terrific review. I've an SBGA031 (titanium version of essentially the same watch) totally agree about the clasp extension mech being engages accidentally.

I absolutely enjoyed this review thank you..,you convinced me I was buying the right watch .., everything you said was spot on !!!.,well done it really is a great watch

This review is perfect. Well done. Mine is in the mail, picked it up on Reddit for 3200 usd. Greetings from Canada

So the Patek Website says it’s water resistant up to 30m but you said 120m??!!

black over white?

Getting mine this week. Scared to size it by myself lol.

Just subscribed excellent in-depth review. Just added an AP RO to my collection and now considering adding this patek, AP and pateks are on another level above Rolex I’d argue.

I have the 2014 ranger with the all red second hand, i bought mine in 2014 and i love it because it is not flashy and only people who know about watches will spot it as what it is.

Nice watch, I like it, but I wouldn't spend 4k on it.

Never understood unboxing videos and ones that show extensively all the papers and manuals etc....who gives af just show the dam watch..thumb down

If you can afford one of these I doubt you will worry about the bezel fraying your cuff 😂

Did you end up keeping the gold one?

Y’all drive on the wrong side of the road! 😂😂😂

they stopped making these in 2016 with 2016 models having scrambled serials if I am not mistaken. The ceramics came out late 2016...

Is this a chronometer? Does it have a column wheel, or co-axial? I dont get why this is so expensive besides limited edition.

Everyone agrees it's just too big

Very nice review. I’m on a waiting list for a Sea Dweller 43mm but I think I should consider this GS. I would be inclined to replace that hand set. Seiko could have done better IMO.

I own a Grand Seiko, if you know fine watches and take the time to focus on the little details, the Seiko name in Grand Seiko isn’t an issue. They are way better than a typical Seiko, different universe. Their design language isn’t going to be for everyone across the board. Some of their watches are a bit chunky. Their bracelets while not always as bad as the critiques insist, they aren’t on average at the level of their watches. I’d suggest those are bigger concerns rather than their name.

The best daytona ever made !!!

💯 I couldn’t agree more. The 116520, late production with chromalight dial is the best Daytona ever made. Everyone is going crazy for the ceramic models, but this is the real deal. More true to history with a SS bezel, and more aesthetically pleasing and well balanced. I have a slight preference for the white dial for its improved legibility over the black dial.

Are you still having one?

This will no doubt be the next Comex type Rolex in terms of skyrocketing in the future

They should make a Date-Tona

Excellent video, appreciate it

Ref nummer??

I'm hoping you've taken the stickers off by now!! LoL!

wild strap!

The aquanaut really is a watch that needs to be seen and worn in person to actually understand its beauty. As soon as i saw one in person, i wanted one, and thankfully will be getting one in around 6 weeks time.

Nice video mate

You need to check with your GP regarding your blood circulation, especially to your hands. Could be the sign of heart disease

Far too thick

I don’t recommend this watch. I have bought one and had to return it as they had to replace the heart of the watch. It was not functioning well

I just found my next Panerai. Currently have 9 of the crazy things. I'm starting to really seek out the unique pieces and I think this qualifies. I have a PAM 323, so very similar watch, just in 47mm. I'm The case thickness works fine on the 323, as a ratio of diameter and thickness. I do worry that the 45mm case might not stand up to the thickness as well. I've got a PAM 190 (another dream piece) and it is a little thinner, so better balanced. Anywho, this video is quite old, but it is the only video on this watch. Maybe I will do an update video once I find my 235. Cheers.

A very beautiful and unique Grand Seiko ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is definitely worth the price. If you want to buy a Swiss watch of this quality, you'll pay a five-figure price. not to mention the unique technology.

Simple the Best

I prefer the intermediate version 2012-2019 with "no wave" dial and the rounded date window.

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Excellent review. Your review of 116600 SD4K helped persuade me to pull the trigger. Love that watch. Now in the market for a late 116520 chromalight black (exactly like yours). Thank You!

LOVED this video. You say in the very beginning. It’s your second time reviewing this watch. But I can’t find your first one. Could you please share the link. Thank you so much. Great video!

That's the thing about Rolex they should look into the submariner is plain no writing on the back that is wear the Rolex Deepsea wins the writing on the back that os why I bought it true