Almost Perfect! Seiko Sharp Edge 'Aitetsu' GMT Review | Best GMT Watch under $2000?

[@watchkraze6758]

Just for your info this watch is a new caliber moment by Seiko that runs 28,800 BPM not 21,600 BPM not a base from the 6R35, it’s a whole new barrel system and springs made just for this watch. Just need to correct your specs on here as I work for a watch company here in Vegas and deal with all makes, models and brands. Hope this helps.

[@perpetuality]

Thanks for that buddy! Yes I realized the error and then it was too late. For next time I’ll get it right

[@johnkidd797]

I have this watch and you are absolutely correct in what you say. It is 28,800 bph not 28,800 bpm as I can't even imagine a watch that could do that. Just to clear up any confusion 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@burhansiswanto4636]

So...do u think its much better or worse than the old one?...if 28,800 BPM its mean more friction?

[@johnkidd797]

@@burhansiswanto4636 it's not beats per minute, it's 28,800 beats per hour.

[@NeverHadFun]

Tip top review! The shot of you wearing it while texting was a new perspective for me that added a ton of context. Wish more watch reviewers did that!

[@perpetuality]

Thank you Justin, I am glad you noticed the additional effort! I had thought the same thing. Thanks for watching!

[@bladeknockingon700]

Bought this a week ago. Been on my wrist since! Lovely watch and its amazing! Gives me grand seiko vibes but at a little more than half the cost. Keep up the great work

[@perpetuality]

An awesome pick up! what made you decide for blue among the other dials? Id have a difficult time choosing

[@bladeknockingon700]

@@perpetuality it was the only one my AD had left. But also I have black and white dials primarily. Wanted blue to have something different

[@anly3892]

Is there anyway I can buy online. There’s no AD that close by my place ☹️

[@gtrebla]

@@perpetuality I am about to buy this same watch but in black and red. I read a comment above saying it doesn't have a screw down crown, is that a bad thing? I saw all the good things about this watch but is this something I shouldn't buy it for? Thanks!

[@karimd2002]

Fellow Canadian Seiko collector here. Stumbled upon your channel. Glad I did, great content.

[@perpetuality]

NIce to have you around Karim and a fellow Canadian too! 😀

[@zeferinoarroyo7673]

Thanks for this in depth review... I've had mine for the most part of this year and I'm indeed impressed...

[@michaelsutejo3491]

Great review and loving the video quality man!

[@perpetuality]

Really kind of you, thank you Michael

[@michaelmendoza4301]

The perfect watch I have, made from Titanium and have GPS without battery than other watch made from stainless steel. The GPS adjust the time automatically wherever you are on Earth, accurately. Very nice watch.

[@สุพรรษาถาวร-ฒ9ม]

Seiko Astron sbxc003 5x titanium GPS,dual time, perpetual calender, fantastic timepiece ,made in G/S factory, fit and finish fantastic, Love mine!

[@zeferinoarroyo7673]

Nice that you demonstrate the GMT feature... I've had mine for most of this year and missed that... Great review!

[@darkoflight4938]

I got the limited edition with white dial. Grand Seiko vibes in droves! Great video, hello from Sweden!

[@fuuzzle]

You mean sarf011, full titanium case?

[@flukeloops5054]

Love the production value here! Keeping putting this effort in, it absolutely helps me get a feel for the watch in a different way. Subscribed!

[@perpetuality]

Thank you so much!

[@jasonlax4112]

Bezel House got me here.... great production quality and work. You have earned a new subscriber.

[@perpetuality]

Thanks Jason! Nice to hear from a local!

[@jasonlax4112]

@@perpetuality Ive purchased from them...but this new subscriber is from Stouffville, Ontario. I am in Calgary usually 5-6x a year (pre covid).

[@balesjo]

Such a beauty! The copper accents are striking against the blue hemp leaf pattern. Unfortunately, my wrist is small so I'm still looking at the 39mm Sharp Edged.

[@cliffm6566]

I’m looking for another GMT, it’s my favourite watch complication. The Hihada-iro dial is beautiful😍

[@OnetoWatch]

Excellent review and once again a great start - i appreciate the effort you make!! Also lovely macro shots and music! I really like the watch and think the size will be ok for my 7.25" wrist. I also don't mind this type of watch (not one I'd wear in water) not having a screw down crown - as it will have the advantage of being quicker to wind and set, not to mention being less likely to get cross threaded or such! The dial pattern looks great and I think the copper coloured GMT hand is perfect - so much nicer than all of the orange and red ones on other GMT watches!! The date indicator is nice different, and the PR indicator is useful. Just a really great Seiko watch that has lovely case finishing and a suitable true GMT movement. I'm really looking forward to more of your new 2021 Seiko release reviews. Keep up the great work!!

[@perpetuality]

Thank you so much for the kind words. The week I had the watch the more I bonded with it. Yes it’s wide but it’s not unmanageable- I know the gmt movement requires a larger case- but can you imagine if this was made handwound to facilitate a thinner case? However a gmt should be an automatic as that is required when travelling and tracking time zones, no time to be winding watches so nevermind- the movement is wonderful. That said in the long list of seiko releases this one hit hardest for me. Thanks for watching buddy!

[@johnkidd797]

I absolutely love this watch, it blew me away with it's looks. Then I bought a G.S. GMT chronograph spring drive and that is an actual thing of wonder. Don't own Rolex and never will. Omega, longines of course but never Rolex. I don't like the marketing games they play.

[@japanesewatchresearch]

私は日本人ですが、 日本に来ている外国人がおおくいます その方々になぜ君は日本人なのにSEIKOじゃないのか といわれないようSEIKOの時計を付けています

[@BowlOfSalmon]

Extensive review mate. Nice job

[@perpetuality]

Thanks so much buddy! This dial was a delight to have under a macro lens

[@Gaaaaaaaaaaad]

Beautiful. Awesome video and review

[@misterdangam]

Just found your channel... Totally impressive and great selection of review watches. -A fan from Chennai

[@perpetuality]

Awfully kind of you- and thank you!

[@VTheGuerrilla]

Excellent review, very well done.

[@perpetuality]

Thank you! Very kind of you

[@opturanordic2376]

Great review! Love the content

[@perpetuality]

Much appreciated!

[@soarindragon603]

Do you know if Astron will be available in Canada?

[@zacharyparis]

Nice watch. The only thing that bugs me is that the dial is a little busy. Would look cleaner without the power meter or if it had a date window instead of the pointer.

[@perpetuality]

Had exactly the same thoughts. They did it to balance the dial text but I think it looks better with a date at 6

[@samdim3746]

The power reserve it must be there, and the date on display should be replaced by date window, if they remove the power reserve its more like a seiko 5 line up.

[@martycurren5350]

I like the date and the balanced look of the indicator. All four quarters are filled.

[@jeremeymiller3406]

This is the kind of value that made Seiko, Seiko we want affordable sport models with 4 hertz movements dynamic dials and extra features like a power reserve and a gmt hand and a exhibition case back from a fully in house brand and for around $1k is a crazy good value for a watch like this was A little disappointing to find out it doesn’t have a screw down crown that’s what kept me from buying the crown chrono reissue such a beautiful watch but even if it’s a Dressier watch I still want a screw down crown I don’t want to have to worry about getting whatever is on my wrist wet or knocked around a little this might have enough going for it without a screw down to pick up but if they could use this recipe in a prospex watch for this kind of money it would sell like gangbusters a power reserve GMT diver or just a power reserve function would be welcomed with open arms we know they can do it because orient did with the triton probably one of the best value dive watches ever made I guess it also wouldn’t be very Seiko if they didn’t give us something to b$&?h about though right? 🤣

[@perpetuality]

Couldn’t have said it better Jeremey. They released the style 60 which has the same design and case as the crown yet less money and there they still haven’t given it a screw down crown

[@robertlock6041]

Excellent review, thank you. This watch seems to be very good in most respects, but the lack of a screw down crown is a disappointment, some commentators have criticised the date display, and I'm sorry, but I don't like the dials!

[@perpetuality]

Thank you Robert. I echo your thoughts- the date indicator jumps out to me as wasted space- I would have preferred for a clean dial and a date window at 6oclock

[@edwardbrock3807]

I hear alot if ppl mention screwdown crowns in watch reviews, why are they so good?

[@robertlock6041]

@@edwardbrock3807 Hi Edward, a screw down crown helps to keep out dust and water. All dive watches have them for this reason. The Beyond the Press channel tested some watches to destruction in the pressure tank: the crown always held: the watch failed when the case back distorted enough to interfere with the movement. The second failure was the crystal. This Seiko has 100m water resistance, but I would be nervous taking it swimming with only an "O" ring or two keeping the internals dry. If you treat it like a dry land watch only it should be fine though.

[@edwardbrock3807]

@@robertlock6041 ooooh ok great to know, yeah i dont take my watches in water, i get too scared lol

[@derekg2132]

Is this the limited edition version. With 900 made. Also im trying to find fhe retail price from seiko vs grey market used price to see if this is one that used it 50 percent off or keeps value

[@perpetuality]

This is not the limited edition and it wouldn’t keep its value like the limited edition versions would.

[@takuyakimura9530]

Is it Ceramic bezel？ Thank u.

[@perpetuality]

It is a hardened steel bezel- thanks for watching

[@takuyakimura9530]

@@perpetuality Ok , thank u

[@takuyakimura9530]

@@perpetuality Nice video , thank u for taking it for every one.

[@Nuclear__HS]

Missed a couple vids, gotta play catchup, but new mic? sounds great!

[@perpetuality]

Hey Nicholas! Thanks for checking in buddy. Same mic- just a new brain for editing audio 😅 happy to hear from you!

[@liammcleod159]

Ive been interested in buying my first mechanical watch for about 6 weeks now. This watch seems like it has unmatched value for about $1500 aud. Do any 'experts' think this can be topped for under $2000 aud

[@trevbarlow9719]

Dammit! It's growing on me!

[@perpetuality]

It definitely has a growing allure to it, i was not sold on the watch for the first week..but then the GMT is just so useful and the whole package compelling as a watch.. something like this that is Swiss would be $4000+

[@trevbarlow9719]

@@perpetuality Totally. Though it leads me to want to wait to see what else they do with the new movement.

[@vicentvanmole]

good review,very important for the lum comment ,for a gmt watch

[@perpetuality]

Thank you!!

[@kokopeds8588]

thanks, great review. undecided blue or black

[@kevinranders]

I purchased the limited edition white/blue today and worked with my AD to get a dark blue leather strap (I dislike bracelets) but it wasn't until I got home until I realized that the end links on the bracelet are rather integrated and curved (where it connects to the case). I will have to return. pretty sad about it.

[@petermashak3341]

Here’s a question, I’d like someone to answer. Since this watch is an automatic, and has a rotor for winding itself, why do you still have to wind it? I didn’t like mine at first, but it’s growing on me…

[@kychoi2653]

Bezel rotation is bidirectional or uni-?

[@perpetuality]

It is a fixed bezel

[@OkiDingo]

I live in Japan and I’m about to purchase one of these. It’s around $1000 usd here

[@exif6839]

Fascinating 😁

[@joeloi9043]

Nice pattern on daily. Is it 3D? or 2D

[@minhtran7096]

I really dont like the date subdial. It fits those dressier presage, but not on this sharp edged gmt which is sporty.

[@wojtekp3212]

Looks awesome!!

[@timemeasured9137]

Nice looking watch. However, the power reserve is completely not necessary. And that date subdial is a deal-breaker for me.....a normal date window would have been just fine.

[@jasonlax4112]

BTW... I bought "this" watch from bezel house. I wear it with pride

[@perpetuality]

Small world! Congrats on the stunning pick up. You can say it’s semi famous! 😂

[@derekg2132]

Its gorgeous but I cant get over the 1k price take for seiko immediate depreciation. Yes buy watches because you like them its also nice if you wanna sell em to not lose money. Doesnt always have to appreciate but being able to sell for what you got it for. Alot of seiko longines etc you can try to get a 10 15 percent discount but buying grey market they are like 50 percent t off retail

[@maxp5422]

Why do the date this way if not this would be in my collection

[@Barnaby_bo]

This blue dial version is much more desirable than the white dial imo

[@richardbertoso398]

The price is crazy up north...

[@biggles54321]

$1790 Canadian is around $1400 US dollars.

[@tom282f38800]

I thought this watch is another overpriced seiko timepeice just like the non-GMT Sharp Edge ones. However, with the true GMT function, I'd say the price is actually a steal.

[@perpetuality]

I had thought so too but considering the movement is built up as GMT first and a higher beat than usual- makes it a steal as you said

[@Sef211]

28.800 bph

[@perpetuality]

Thanks for this! You’re 100% right it is a higher beat movement. A bit of habit slipped after reviewing so many 6r35 movements

[@toto-yesyesnono-1737]

Beautiful video!

[@hermitrob5481]

Don't see how a chunky watch is a strike against it. Just means a more diminutive piece would better suit you. Where as it would be perfect for us big guys. Title should have been "Almost Perfect or Perfect" Not quite perfect for you but perfect for others. Very well made review though.

[@perpetuality]

I respect this viewpoint, and you are right as the fitment of a watch is always down to a matter of wrist size and preference. Thanks for the input Rob

[@hermitrob5481]

@@perpetuality well thank for not taking my comment as in any way insulting. Most certainly was not meant to be. High quality review to be sure 👍

[@goodwinaj22]

Model Number?

[@derekg2132]

The limited edition looks identical i looked it ip says 900 made but says release July 2022 it isn't out yet. What is the diff its looks 100 percent t identical to this one.

[@pranaviyer971]

I love JDM watches. I love Seiko, I love Casio, I love pretty much every Japanese watch out there. But there's four things that I don't like that put me off. First, it's the power reserve indicator. It just feels...wrong, and looks better without it. Second, the radial date. If I'm supposed to travel, I want the ability to read the date in an instant, and not try to take a moment/squint, to read the date. Thirdly, I think it'd look better with a steel bezel. Last but not least, the size. It almost feels like a dinner plate. If they made it in a 40.5 with a 3 o'clock date and no PR, I would actually get one immediately. In fact, the only things I love about the watch are the dial and the fact that you can jump the hour hand. Nonetheless, Seiko, if you ever see this, please, please, please make it a 40.5 with a standard, non-radial date at 3 and no PR. It'll perform amazingly in terms of sales.

[@drichardbailey]

How on earth is the crown not screw down? That seems like an obvious miss...wow

[@brandtonwebb4597]

Big time, I won’t even purchase a non screw down crown watch anymore

[@microvizart]

Because you're not gonna dive or swim with this watch? Really if that's what you care about you're looking at the wrong watch.

[@brandtonwebb4597]

@@microvizart it’s counterparts have screw down crowns. Not to dive with obviously but it’s a travel watch travel involves swimming maybe getting rained on heavy, washing hands etc it’s also insanely easy for seiko to have just put one in it.

[@davids.2317]

@@brandtonwebb4597 it's a 100 meters water resistant, swimming is fine, as is getting rained 🌧on......

[@andreasbrandstetter9221]

2 Points of microadjustment? I can inly find 1 point to adjust....

[@RussMeister70]

They add to much to the dials. To busy amd off balance. Hides that pretty dial. I saw one PR I liked on Seiko. A thin line from 10-1 or under the logo.

[@uesugikaru]

Best gmt under $4000 cad.

[@perpetuality]

Definitely think so too. It edges out the mido ocean star gmt and all others in dial quality and movement alone

[@uesugikaru]

@@perpetuality i almost forgot about the ocean star gmt. Mido is so underrated I forget they exist. My only gripe about the mido is that it is so big even for a diver, also the lume fades quickly too. The citizen BJ7100 is the best gmt for $300 even a rolex cant beat.

[@RussMeister70]

Seiko adds to much to the face. They hide rhe dial behind a calender, power reserve and throw off the balance. Same with GS. Ditch the calender dial and power reserve move rhe wording to 6 and add a date window.

[@marcusaurelius49]

Nice watch but overpriced. My Certina DS Action GMT has exactly the same jumping hour hand with the 80hr ETA powermatic movement but at half the price. The Pepsi colourway looks great too.

[@scott9739]

Seiko’s that have the lugs that slope below the case back always annoy me because they hit my wrist in funny ways on the edges. Why can’t they just make a straight cases?

[@perpetuality]

It's a good question. It's also been a Grand Seiko trademark to have flat angles and sloped lugs. Would like to see them try a flatter lug design though

[@johnkidd797]

It's 28,800 beats per hour and not 28,800 beat per minute. 😆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@brewno]

If they do that on a 39mm watch, it will be sold out so fast

[@m760li4]

Everything is great except the accuracy that sucks

[@philabx3390]

No date , ni way 👎

[@parkpt760]

So sad, It is too big for my wrist.

[@philabx3390]

No date, no way 👎

[@shirleemcewen2891]

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[@razak73]

Excellent detailed review. Well done. Sub your channel and followed your IG 👍🏻

[@perpetuality]

Thank you Razak!