Changing the battery in a Grand Seiko SBGV009

[@austinh7967]

I think the 9F movements are absolutely beautiful.

[@davidhiggs5589]

What a stunning watch....the finishing of the case and its transitions are truly spectacular....as is the case back , but....a custom made display back made to the same standard as the rest of the case to show off that gorgeous movement would be something to behold..!!

[@amateurwatchfettler]

I am not completely convinced that these movements need showing off - I certainly find them to be objects of engineering beauty but I don't think they compare particularly well against a nicely designed and finished hand-wind mechanical.

[@MarkJoseph-vv4pj]

My word. I am usually not into quartz, but that Grand Seiko 9F82A is a horse of a different color. Beautiful timepiece inside and out.

[@jeromejeronimo9807]

I have the SBGV009 as well... it is an amazing watch. I miss this watch (not with me where at the moment)... it was so nice to see a video of it!!! This watch is my grail!!!

[@amateurwatchfettler]

I think there is a case to be made that this is the perfect modern Grand Seiko.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Such a great watch and, as always, such great photography Martin!

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Thank you Richard. I appreciate your endorsement!

[@gshockbabe6144]

That movement is definitely finished to the same standard if not better than the Rolex Oysterquartz.Great video!

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Thank you!

[@scotthayes2652]

Beautiful watch.

[@red75v67]

Great quality video for a lovely watch.

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Thank you!

[@phillippugh2161]

This video makes me want to ware my GS gmt quartz tomorrow

[@josevasquez1781]

Nice video and such a beautiful watch. I need to get a few things to change mine in due time, like tweezers, blower etc.

[@artoftinker3713]

Nice video and very entertaining. Love your blog. Love your work.

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Thank you!

[@nintendokings]

Didn’t know about this watch, gorgeous!

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Thank you!

[@cedarcanoe]

What a beautiful GS

[@michaelmable336]

Thanks Martin - very enjoyable video, and a very beautiful watch. Turns out you're much the same age as me. 1964 must've been a good year! 😁

[@amateurwatchfettler]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. 1964 is starting to feel like a very long time ago!

[@fairchild707]

thanks for that- much more confident to do it on my own now.

[@conorwhitworth5182]

Have a GS with the 9F. Absolutely outstanding. Really hasn't been babied. Well worn and has been 'bashed' about a bit. Has more than proved its' worth as a robust and extremely reliable watch.

[@ekimandersom4478]

So is any other 50$ watch

[@nickgee7291]

thats a nice quartz movement wow!

[@tcc300892]

I'm surprised to see that although your watch has a lower limited edition number than mine, the date number on the inside of the case-back is a month later.

[@vongps2961]

Notice: Sony SR920SW Battery is not compatible with 9F.

[@speedypaul2314]

A beautiful watch. Simplicity of design. 4 years on a battery is pretty impressive. I assume this is one of the last non spring drive quartz models seiko made?

[@amateurwatchfettler]

The spring drive may have a quartz oscillator but they are a completely different category of movement to a conventional stepper motor quartz. The spring drive are far closer to a mechanical movement than they are to quartz. The 9F Grand Seiko quartz line is still going strong, with a large number of models still available to buy new.

[@danielcavrak7793]

Great and informative! I have a question on where to buy the Seizaiken battery?

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Thank you! I bought the batteries from Cousins UK.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

What is the shelf life of the watch battery!? If you bought a set it will sit for years and years,, probably will degrade over time i guess

[@Aco747lyte]

Hello Martin, please could you tell me this Grand Seiko's accuracy over a month and / or a year? In its simplicity it is very beautiful. Thank you so much and all the very best, Wendi 🌻

[@amateurwatchfettler]

Hi Wendy, in the first couple of years of ownership I was seeing an accuracy of a couple of seconds per year. I've not really kept tabs since then but have no reason to doubt it is running comfortably within spec (plus/minus 10 s /year).

[@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke]

any idea how often is the spring drive going through a battery replacement?

[@amateurwatchfettler]

The spring drives don't have a battery so never!

[@ianmargetts4940]

Hey Martin, I think I could even do that….unlike your usual intricate and entertaining watch restorations! That is a nice watch though, it’s just with the internal stuff, it seems bit soulless?

[@amateurwatchfettler]

For me, not in the slightest. It is such a beautiful watch and the quartz movement allowed them to make an homage with dimensions pretty much identical to the original. The choice of 9F82 also made the watch just about affordable for me at the time. I suspect an equivalent with a hand wind mechanical movement would have been out of reach. On the wrist, it oozes character and warmth.

[@ianmargetts4940]

@@amateurwatchfettler I think it’s when you actually see inside that it’s nicely done but still battery, the actual watch is great looking and a perfect size. Thanks for vid!