Haha, I had to throw some shade at Rolex. It wouldn't be a Grand Seiko video if I didn't!
@TheTownWatch3 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels Absolutely! Good work! 👍😅
@phantomphotography7392 Жыл бұрын
I was just about to leave that same comment
@ultimatedouchebag67607 ай бұрын
I just got one cuz Nicole hated them. Rolex are watches for noobs.
@porscheguy193 жыл бұрын
Wow. This was the most honest review of a Grand Seiko Spring Drive watch I've ever seen. I don't even think I've ever heard anyone say anything negative about them ever. I think these are fantastic watches, but I am partial to their 36,000 high-beat watches with a red face. Although both are out of my price range.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for your continued support! I appreciate it. Grand Seiko's red and burgundy dials look incredible. My next Grand Seiko, when the time comes, will be a Hi-Beat. The new 9SA5 movements are quite incredible.
@aey2579 Жыл бұрын
I'm debating between this and spring, but I keep coming back to this watch. Love your voice probably the best watch reviewer I've watched so far!
@BeansAndBezels Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@starfighterusscv-66932 жыл бұрын
This is the best, most detail oriented and honest review I've seen on Grand Seiko, Four Seasons. Thanks, for a great video, coupled with a fair minded critique.
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
That is humbling and very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching, and taking the time to leave this comment. I appreciate it.
@mono1no1aware3 жыл бұрын
I love that you got this, B&B. It's just so nice and subtle, refined and underrated. Enjoy it, and thanks for posting!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for the continued support! I love it, and its been a treat so far.
@scottjeffries68263 ай бұрын
This is a very fair and good review. I have the Winter and love it. I have to make myself wear the other watches in my collection and miss this watch when wearing my other watches. I take that as a sign that this is a keeper.
@BeansAndBezels3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! And I'm happy to hear that this is a watch you've connected with so strongly. It is a beauty for sure.
@JoeSmith-np6nzАй бұрын
Amazing quality! This watch is definitely on the list
@BeansAndBezelsАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@arthurdub79012 жыл бұрын
I love your takes “irrational needs for a luxury watch” 🎉
@meddc1 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased this watch. Good review, thanks.
@BeansAndBezels Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Congratulations on the new watch.
@Konsaliki3 жыл бұрын
Their divers don't really speak to me, as well (but I'm not really a diver guy to begin with). That said, GS are the current masters of the GADA watch: slightly sporty, yet luxurious semi-dress pieces that can take a beating are so hard to nail, but they do it over and over again. Just waiting for some slimmer, smaller case options on their spring drive models (sub-39mm x sub-11mm). Greetings from Germany!
@deej93673 жыл бұрын
Another great review! You comments on the bracelet is the reason I haven't paid the 800 dollars to put one on my sbgv243.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, I don't believe the bracelets are worth the $800. They don't even continue the design aesthetic of the SBGV243/SBGV245. Seems pointless.
@nintendoknight18083 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing video. Props to you for making such a well-thought-out and well-executed review! I look forward to seeing more. Great job!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very kind words!
@RootVeggies3 жыл бұрын
Great content, congrats on the new watch!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@TheTownWatch3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on this beautiful piece my friend!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh!
@ebiedog2 жыл бұрын
Such a great review! Videography is excellent. Review content is excellent. And delivery is fantastic. Well done.
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@frederick49293 жыл бұрын
Good+ honest review. I also like the ‚all-grey‘ aesthetics and I understand your impression on bracelet+ clasp, that are still not the standard of Rolex for example.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Knys2 жыл бұрын
I love the bracelet fits perfectly for me and better polish and finitions than a Rolex Oyster perpetual one at the same RRP price point. I think GS bracelets suffer from the opinion of a few that has spread and escalated too much in videos like these
@simptrix0072 жыл бұрын
Stunning video covering everything! When you were talking about endlinks play I took my SBGA465 for check and it has little play on one side - something I wasnt ever thinking about before. I dont mind going everywhere with my GS because nobody in public ever noticed - just ADs. To talk about bracelet it doesnt pull any hair and clasp is tiny compared to Rolex. I was lucky to find my fit. Mine runs like 5s per month faster - perfect everyday watch that I adjust only when month is under 31 days (used to adjust time daily on 6R15 and weekly for ETA 2824).
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yeah, the Spring Drive movements are amazing.
@allydea Жыл бұрын
Just what a an OCD riddled perfectionist like me needed! 🙂 Thanks a lot!
@BeansAndBezels Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cecilyau44403 жыл бұрын
You know, up until I discovered your channel, I was perfectly content with my budget watch enthusiasm that topped out at Nodus. However, if you keep making videos and writing reviews about Grand Seiko and Ming, both my wallet and I are going to be in serious trouble. Nevertheless, once again, a thoroughly enjoyable and informative review. Thanks, man! 👍
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Haha, my apologies to your bank account and wallet. Unfortunately I can't afford to do many of these expensive watch reviews, so you don't need to worry! I'm still a micro-brand guy at heart, and the next review will be a Halios Universa.
@cecilyau44403 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels No apologies necessary. And I suppose it’s a good thing that your next review will be for an awesome microbrand that is nearly impossible to get. I just need enough willpower to avoid Halios for an hour after it drops until it sells out. Problem solved 👍😁.
@brettmcgee89272 жыл бұрын
Super review, I am getting drawn into GS more and more each day. I love the quartz version I own but I see a spring drive or hi beat on the horizon.
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Good call, I think the Spring Drive really is the best of both worlds!
@WatcheswithDennis3 жыл бұрын
Nice review! I was surprised at the manual wind on the Spring Drive when I got one too. The sound reminded me of manually pushing against a small motor or something. Whiny might be the best way I can describe the sound.
@padmashreegg26593 жыл бұрын
A good review as usual.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@joeyb75763 жыл бұрын
Great job, my friend!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@TheAnkurJhunjhunwala3 жыл бұрын
great video buddy!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@cloverhal22842 жыл бұрын
On thing I like a lot is that the 62GS looks a lot slimmer than the 44GS or the snowflake. The absence of bezel and the box shaped sapphire crystal visually flatten the case. In fact I’d go as far as to say that it looks 10mm instead of 13 whereas the snowflake looks its thickness
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yeah, this watch wears a bit slimmer than it reads on paper, but given how squat the dimensions are, you tend to see the height from certain angles.
@bahnfire Жыл бұрын
It’s why I walked out of the boutique with the Spring instead of the Snowflake I intended to get. Side by side the Snowflake’s dial was the only thing that had me second-guessing the decision. In every other way the seasons watch was visually more interesting.
@schnaksl Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your awesome review. I want a new Grand Seiko and now with spring drive. I am looking for the white birch spring drive, the Four Seasons Autumn or your version of winter. Hard decisions…if money doesn’t matter i would by all three😂
@BeansAndBezels Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I would go with the White Birch Spring Drive, specially given the current prices on the pre-owned market. The Evolution 9 is a great watch if priced correctly.
@mrheartbane3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as always. If Grand Seiko had any other name, it would be as coveted as Rolex by the masses. Pity about the Seiko bracelet being a travesty. Eagerly awaiting the Halios Universa review with it's amazing bracelet.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and I agree with you. There is so much that this brand has to offer, that many other "high end" watches cannot. But I think Grand Seiko will have their moment in the sun very soon. They just need to iron out a few wrinkles and they can go after the big boys with no mercy.
@mrheartbane3 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels Agreed. My jaw dropped when I saw the SLGH005.
@kojiattwood3 жыл бұрын
"My fighting chance at finding happiness", haha, well said!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
The sad part of that line, was that it was mostly true haha. Thanks for watching!
@kojiattwood3 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels Great review! I really admire their dials and movements, but are a bit too bulky for me, and thus went with Credor instead.
@vdbdg2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I’ve just encountered this model at my AD and thought it’s near perfect. Love the case and dial. Besides the bracelet which has little to do with this model I also find the rehaut minute track to be a major shortcut and a visual distraction on this model and on the White Birch. The minute track was perfectly printed on the dial itself on the Snowflake but now they slap what looks like a Presage rehaut on everything which leaves a thin gap with the dial. The effect is less pronounced on this one because the rehaut is angled steeper but it’s still there. It’s well discounted in my neck of the woods but at the end of the day, I know I could never get a proper fit from the basic clasp on the Snowflake and it will be the same issue here.
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and for your sharing your thoughts!
@Mysteryboy0007 Жыл бұрын
Whats the discounted price?
@LoriBonobo2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Maybe this watch has touched perfection I already know that within a month it will be at my house…
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@skzion23 жыл бұрын
My Spring (pink) watch had end links that were much more firmly attached. I finally managed to remove the bracelet after bending the pins on two Swiss tools. I also slightly bent the bracelet pins. When I put on a Cordovan dark brown strap I discovered l disliked the result. The re-assembled watch may have a very slightly greater play in one of the end links now. I should probably see if I have any duplicate pins. These watches are amazing. I have many Orient watches, and the GS totally obliterates them. However, I'm not going to wear such an expensive watch everywhere. There is room for my Orients. I just see watch design and production differently now. The pink dial has a polished cap to the seconds hand that looks identical to that on the power indicator, though the latter may or may not be slightly smaller.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on owning a Spring. Those are gorgeous watches!
@Elweenieloco2 жыл бұрын
great overview
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@watch_a_mod3542 жыл бұрын
Sure the Bracelet is not perfect. but Grand seiko doesnt charge 8k or above here. I was lucky it suits me very well so i can't really complain here. Would i pay 8k for the Winter if it had a perfect bracelet+ clasp... i guess i would but im already so happy with it. Finding a nice 21mm Strap will be the next mission =) Kudos to the photographer, who did the macro shots on your website. These actually reassured me to pull the trigger. cheers!
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and I agree with you. For the price, this GS is an excellent watch and a "bargain". I'm the photographer too, so I appreciate the kind words.
@watch_a_mod3542 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels Ah great ,haha! Yes a bargain indeed. The list Price started at 6300$. When i visited the shop it was already at 6700$ and my AD told me that Grand Seiko was about to raise their prices again in september. i got mine for 6400$ in the end. Everytime i look at this watch im in disbelief why it actually didnt cost about 8k just like the other high end brands charge. Now is actually the very best time to get a GRAND SEIKO. People are starting to realize and they will never be as "cheap" as of today
@MrPrashanth04172 ай бұрын
wonderful video ❤.. How much did you get it for ? In the USA what’s the best discount for this watch offered ? Heard grand Seiko gives good discounts on GS
@BeansAndBezels2 ай бұрын
Thank you. You should be able to get 20-25% off this model currently if you spend some time searching for details. Much lower if you are open to pre-owned pieces.
@erginyilmaztenor7 ай бұрын
The place where the bracelet connects to the watch degrades the quality of the whole watch.
@fugitive888882 жыл бұрын
I love this watch is so different - rolex every schmuck wants and wears a rolex
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
True!
@ronancullen4565 Жыл бұрын
very nice review mate, question what camera did you record the macro footage on >?
@ToneyDouglas232 жыл бұрын
Great video bhai (im guessing you are desi I could be wrong lol!). Im currently trying to decide between this exact watch or a Zenith defy classic skeleton. Any opinion on those two?
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I would go with the GS over the Defy Skeleton, but that's a completely personal preference. I've tried on the Defy lineup and the only one that blew me away was the Defy Classic (I think that's what its called?) in blue. As for skeletons, I would 100% pick the Chronomaster 38mm Skeleton El Primero over this watch, although that has a significantly higher MSRP.
@Zantetsukens3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video talking about bracelet designs and quality in detail?
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no, but that's a great idea. I'd have to see if I have footage of any of the good/bad/ugly bracelets I've reviewed so far, but I might look into it.
@magnusVarblomst Жыл бұрын
When you say 49.5mm between endlings just after lug to lug, what do you mean by that? From crown to left side or from the exterior of the lug to lug?
@maxpower63563 жыл бұрын
Why did you sell it after owning it for such a short time? Great review though.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
The sad truth is that this wasn't even a short time based on all the other watches I've bought (and sold) over the last 2-3 years. This sale was primarily because I needed the money and couldn't part with anything else. Thanks for watching!
@leyay75403 жыл бұрын
Zaratsu polishing should only apply to cases. Mirror polishing doesn't equal to Zaratsu polishing.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
You maybe right in that the Zaratsu term is only given to case polishing by Grand Seiko. The origins are however in the polishing done by hand on Sallaz machines, which I think the diamond cut indices and hands are also polished on? So I may be wrong in saying the indices and hands are 'Zaratsu'. As for mirror polishing, yes that means nothing. Apologies if I used the terms interchangeably.
@leyay75403 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels I believe hands or indices are too small to polish by that machine.
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
@@leyay7540 I just updated my above response. You may be right. Although Minase did manage to polish their indices and dial elements on Sallaz machines!
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
@@leyay7540 I updated my written review and included a correction here. Thanks for correcting me!
@leyay75403 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels Still a quality review and I also like this watch very much 👍
@Gii12342 жыл бұрын
What was the watch you mentioned this pales to in comparison for case finishing? 2:01
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
I believe I was referring to the Minase Divido - kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOVg6ysfr6jf7s
@user-hm7vz2me3h2 жыл бұрын
'summer' and 'autumn' Will it be released?
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. But I don't have access to those two models to review/photograph.
@CJ-13093 жыл бұрын
How does this rate against the Minase Divido? Esp. the dial & case
@mountainhobo3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of them before. Looked them up, they don't seem to sell in the US, perhaps indirectly. Strange thing, for all the work they appear to do, and for the price ( > $4K ) why are they using *base* ETA2824/SW200?
@BeansAndBezels3 жыл бұрын
The case on the Divido was a lot more impressive than the Grand Seiko, and any other Grand Seiko I've handled. The Minase design is just ridiculously complex, and the brushing and zaratsu polishing is just incredible. I personally prefer the dial design of the Winter, but the Minase's dial is more technically challenging and has a lot more hand work and detail.
@TheDarlowiak2 жыл бұрын
Just see how bulky , thick , non- elegant , trinkets looking it is , sorry.
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong. It is thick, bulky and a bit non-elegant. But this case design was definitely intended to be more sporty than elegant.
@gmshadowtraders2 жыл бұрын
By far the best video on this watch. Wow! You never should have sold it, but I understand there were financial reasons so that's that
@BeansAndBezels2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! It sure was a beauty, but there are always other watches I want to check out, so sacrifices need to be made.
@gmshadowtraders2 жыл бұрын
@@BeansAndBezels What piece is higher in your view?