Grand Seiko 40.5mm Spring Drive GMTs fit great on the wrist! | Carat & Co.

[@pikachus5m166]

I'll settle for the black, with that red gmt hand, it perfectly matches my 911 turbo. Then I woke up. Shout out to Pagani!.

[@cjtsn466]

That was good .Made me laugh

[@canonyeo4286]

They are listening. Smaller and micro adjustment. Awesome. Will look great on a 20/16 strap. I wear my sbge201 on a 22/18 strap. Got to squeeze in the 21 lug gap. GS knows how to make big watches wear small. The lume on the sapphire glass bezel is really special. The non distortion and non reflective pitched black dial is perfect backdrop for the sparkling hands and markers. Still a winner.

[@MinuteMon]

Absolutely agree!

[@Therollingpanda]

Didn’t the larger model also have micro adjustment on the clasp?

[@vishaldev13]

I was initially hooked on the blue but now looks like green is winning. Stopping by an AD tomorrow to check them out. Looks like GS knocked this one out of the park. Wished the bezel rotated and it being fixed is kind of redundant. But that is fine. 8.5/10.

[@ruvarkus]

Have you seen these in person, if yes, what did you like more, blue or green?

[@vishaldev13]

@@ruvarkus Yes, I did. I initially liked the black one when I saw the pictures online. But in person, the green dial is my choice. It is a dark forest green and in certain lighting, appears as black.

[@phillippugh2161]

The green GMT would look so good next to my snowflake

[@jed1947]

On my right wrist now it looks great next to my Rolex Datejust 41 stainless, fluted bezel, black face on my left wrist.

[@Hollyrock712]

I have the Snowflake, the Green GMT is on its way ❤️❤️❤️

[@phillippugh2161]

@@Hollyrock712 nice 👍

[@Translation-in-Malaysia]

in graphic design if you like to stand out, designers tend to steer away from blue. Overused, too corporate. The green is the right shade, similar to that of a Jaguar, its refreshing to see.

[@watchsimi92]

I Love the Green ohne. The Bezel Look so flat like a Daytona. Great.

[@Zonbie]

I too thought I wanted the Blue dial, because it looks stunning. Went to AD and they just go in the Green one and...I prefer it. I do not have a green watch and its a very dark green and not overly saturated, in some light it is more Black then Green. Looks great, but very different in person, and for the better :) I saw the Blue one in person too now, and that is great looking, the blue GMT hand being a great touch, while I do like the Blue, I am still drawn to the Green :)

[@MinuteMon]

Green is a great choice! Yes we noticed that too in dim lighting the green will look dark green / black. Thanks for sharing!

[@ruvarkus]

I can't decide which one to choose. My AD has green only, which looks great on wrist. Now, as you already tried both of these watches. What do you think, why green watch looks better for you?

[@Zonbie]

@@ruvarkus Hiya, So, the green as you know is more a dark desaturated green, so it looks great in any light. In direct sun it becomes very green - I have options for many watch colours but never green, and green is often too overbearing so its hard to outfit to, but since its darker it wears easy. Very happy with it, the watch with the tan GMT hand and dark green has more an earthy color scheme, that I like. The Blue is much brighter . it does not have the same "in dark room its black" like the green. So you can tell its blue, a very nice blue and the GMT bright blue hand is great looking too. You cannot go wrong with either. If you do not feel the green is quite enough to "pull the trigger" hold off and try the blue. I tried the green and liked it alot, but when i tried on the blue it made my decision to go for the green instead.

[@hersheysquirt6526]

I'm a sucker for a blue dial and have never really seen a green watch I liked, but I have to agree with you here- the green is perfect. It's stunning, and dark enough that it is wearable with a lot of different outfits, it's not an ugly bright green, etc. I'm getting one of these GMT'S later this year and am pretty set on the green.

[@MrKellyHiggins]

I'm wearing the 255 right now, and it is very cool. But the fixed bezel keeps it from being perfect.

[@jed1947]

Wearing the green one day old - love it. I still love the Rolex Datejust 41, both unique. The Rolex has the best mechanical movement available today and looks a bit dressy but not overwhelming. The GS has the most unique and accurate electromechanical movement and looks cool. I feel sorry for the store which still has 44 mm GMT's in their inventory.

[@hersheysquirt6526]

These GMT'S check all the boxes for me. I've got a diver (Breitling Superocean) and a chronograph (Speedy Pro) so I'm excited to add another complication to my collection. These GS GMTs with their much improved proportions (compared to the previous models) blow everything else in its price range out of the water. The Tudor Black Bay GMT is the only other GMT that I'd say comes close in value, but the date issue knocks it down a peg.

[@soilomasbello1156]

Green isn't for me but undecided between black and blue.

[@911_dan2]

Green for me

[@MinuteMon]

Great combo!

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

I can’t decide between green and blue.

[@Hollyrock712]

Have the green dial. Just gorgeous

[@MinuteMon]

The green is fantastic! Wonderful pick up Joe!

[@Hollyrock712]

@@MinuteMon thank you . I love it !

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Great video - I just got SBGE255 and it works great for casual or business wear - just a beautiful watch.

[@okiali6381]

Go Green...team 257.

[@medroastt9888]

In 2020 I would expect some kind of "glidelock" type of micro adjustment, not the oldy manual type. And 14.7mm is still too thick regardless of the case/lug slope design.

[@takayukisuzuki2694]

I want SBGE253

[@hedduyou]

I want the black one so badly. I have always loved the classic steel and black sub mariner, especially with the red writing on the face of it, and the SBGE253 reminds me so much of it. On top of all that, I have never before liked a submariner copy from any brand, but the SBGE253 for some reason gets a pass from me. I know I can't be the only one to thing this way!

[@MinuteMon]

Even better, you get a Spring Drive GMT movement inside the SBGE253!

[@oscarschiff9180]

These are very nice pieces, but the sbge253 has never been a submariner look alike.

[@timchan334]

They should of made one in a white dial

[@MinuteMon]

Would’ve loved to see that too!

[@yassinelaouar5614]

I love Seiko watch

[@shipmate3577]

Grand Seiko shocks the world and makes a normal size sports watch. AMAZING! Next shocker... 10 years from now they'll make an adjustable clasp that fits under you shirt cuff.

[@SirMopy]

Great size.. not sure if I like the thickness. Have to test in on my wrist. But what I don‘t like is the date and crown at 4....... and it‘s weird, coz I like the HE valve on the Omega SMP 300...

[@MinuteMon]

The watch has got some thickness, but like most Seiko or GS watches they manage it really well with the sloping of the lugs and curvature of the case. Fits better on the wrist than just the paper specs!

[@SirMopy]

Carat & Co. Watches & Jewelry yes, true! I read some other comments in the interwebs and they all say the caseback is literally digging into the wrist (comfortably) so it wears thinner than it is.. If they went with a sapphire it might not dig that much into the wrist to have the same water resistant. Sadly we can‘t enjoy the amazing movement.

[@mesomaxl]

I stopped by at one of the the Grand Seiko boutiques in Germany last week. And as it happened, I was shown the SBGE257 as I also have the wearbility issue with many of the Grand Seikos. Despite my desire, it would not be a sustainable purchase as the cases of most more sporty offerings (or the chronographs) are just too big. The dealer showed me the green and the blue model just out of curiosity - and after three nights of thinking it was still stuck in my head and i had to buy it. Will say good bye to another watch for this, but zero regrets. Looking forward to return from holidays and to pick it up in two weeks. Great video and presentation! What is your motivation to go with the blue? The only thing that made me consider it is the fact that it is of course more versatile to dress :)

[@MinuteMon]

Congrats! Can’t wait to hear a 1-year later review of your SBGE257. Yes, blue for me for that exact reason! Versatile for everyday and I’ve always liked how Grand Seiko does their blue dials.

[@ruvarkus]

Which one you choose, blue or green?

[@mesomaxl]

@@ruvarkus I went for the green SBGE257

[@ruvarkus]

@@mesomaxl thanks for answer. It is so hard to choose between these two. Could you please tell what helped you to go for green?

[@jamespalsson746]

I don't like the teal blue hands for the blue version 👀

[@walterking5453]

You do a great job it’s a shame about the music I need to knock that out

[@tanitatt]

Green

[@ProfessorPesca]

So close to being perfect. I can handle the date at 4 o clock but the lack of frame around it looks a bit poo. Also I hate that power reserve, it unnecessarily clutters the dial. I still definitely want one but not sure if those details would wear me down.

[@clementcelma]

This checks a lot of boxes. I'd buy a black one with the green gmt. Red and black combination is meh.

[@liamboncodin1785]

It's good to know that GS is starting to listen to its consumers. But for this watch, scaling down the lug to lug and diameter of the watch without slimming it down would only make it chunkier. It sucks to be a dude with 6 inch wrist who's more of a sports watch kinda guy

[@Alex_Fung]

I love the watch but why is it so thick still?

[@ctn830]

When compared to the new Seiko SNR049 or 33 GMT who wins?

[@ctn830]

How does this differ from the SBGE201? And I would love to see this compared to the Seiko SNR049 or 33 GMT

[@jdc3636]

Why seiko refuses to add submariner type tool less micro adjust on the bracelet is beyond me.

[@MinuteMon]

That’s the dream!

[@senrab107]

Question ? If time diff between 2 countries is half hour ( like India / UK) how do you set the colored hand?

[@MinuteMon]

This piece can only do full hour time setting, unfortunately it cannot mark half hour time differences.

[@johnnyv673]

What size is your wrist ?

[@boots_n_coots]

Uh oh. I’m in big trouble now. Must resist. Will power slipping...

[@MinuteMon]

Even more irresistible once on the wrist...

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Too small for me. Would prefer 42mm with that size bezel.

[@oscarschiff9180]

Bullshit. No watch 40mm and up is possibly too small for a guy.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

@@oscarschiff9180 40mm is my limit for any watch, I’m a big guy with 8 inch wrists and anything below 40mm just looks like a child’s watch on me. Even at 40mm if the watch has a wide bezel then as I state I’d prefer something in the region of 42mm. This is not bullshit, it is my preference and seeing as it’s my money I’ll buy the size watch I want to buy and it won’t be something in a ‘lady’ size.

[@oscarschiff9180]

@@Jabber-ig3iw This is totally understandable and up to you, but generally (unless ladies specific models) no watch is too small. Subjective, yes, but don't consider the norms as something to follow. My dad has 8.4 inch wrists and his 40mm Tissot looks small but still cool!

[@ianlastname5881]

Fixed bezel is a bomber. Doesn’t make any sense, why would you print 24 hours marks inside the watch and on bezel and then make it fixed, like wtf? 🤷‍♂️😡🤬

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Not every GMT needs to have a rotating bezel.

[@fairgreen00]

Second!

[@Wvk5zc]

If only it's not so thick...

[@MinuteMon]

Thick but wears better than the paper specs suggest

[@QJHKI]

Go check Seiko's Credor for slim springdrive watches.

[@cypherforsurvival780]

First!

[@JizzyNinja]

Woa did not hear that these came out, sounds like a lot of what people were asking for from GS - I also actually like the closed caseback here with the emblem! Thanks for sharing

[@MinuteMon]

They’ve been listening!