Grand Seiko Over Taking Rolex | 40mm SBGE255

[@bradleyerasmus1961]

I bought the SBGE255 a few days ago. I am so in love with it! I can't stop looking at it! Quality and beauty combined!

[@vibr0314]

There is absolutely no ticking in the second movement, which is gracefully flowing and gliding like a plane

[@wtf.iction9799]

What an extremely elegant timepiece. I disagree that the power reserve and the date make it too busy. I like the 4 O'Clock position of the date, and quite happy with its functionality. Also really glad the date doesn't have a magnification as I really dislike that. Thank you for the informative review, I can't wait to test drive one.

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

I agree with you: this is the size to go

[@lukebanfield6433]

Wonderful camera work. GS nice also! Great to see more wearable size👍

[@nygelg94]

My first luxury will most likely be a grand seiko now

[@chris_4477]

Mine was. You definitely won't regret it =)

[@jjrosaria]

I love grand seiko! But I do wish that they would just have the “GS” instead of having both the monogram and “Grand Seiko”

[@willielarsson9651]

100%

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

You should see the older GS models; They had "Seiko", "GS", and "Grand Seiko" on the dials...

[@secretsanta9046]

Wow, what a beautiful watch! I just bought my first GS, I managed to find a SBGE263 Eagle 🦅 US Limited Edition of only 110 pieces. I am. SSSOOOOOO excited 😁😎

[@tods.9947]

Now we are talking. This is exceptional. Not perfect by any means, but getting there. I feel I would have to get a loupe attached to my eye just do I could examine the dial and hands all the time.

[@maximl8820]

I own this watch. Absolutely love it. Wear it more than my GMT master 2

[@shiraz1736]

@Duncan Billy Trust issues?

[@willielarsson9651]

Nice to hear.. can I ask, so you get many comments on it. I'm on the waitlist for a Sub, I love this watch but I'm worried i get sick of trying to explain hiw good it is and who GS are etc

[@tiderider]

Is the dial a cobalt blue color?

[@rodsalvador3608]

Eventually will get this or an older SBGE205 with the exhibition caseback. Both are beautiful pieces.

[@charlieboylol527]

Love the blue dial ,I’ve got the Pam 1033 with blue dial thanks

[@oscarmartinez5133]

Buen día el Gran Seiko un reloj impresionante con su movimiento tan destacado imperdible. Claro que para estas latitudes muy caro por su precio. Muy bueno tus vídeos y por sobretodo la imagen. Un abrazo y me gustaría una traducción al Castellano . Oscar Martinez (. Argentina )

[@joysimathbarry1724]

Its interesting that Bruce Williams Channel and yourself kind of talked about the same thing in both your latest videos!

[@timmcdonald5335]

Just wondering how you measure the 13 mm thickness? The specs say it is 14.7 mm thick.

[@garyggarner7738]

I Love this timepiece!! Classy! Elegant! Durable! Accurate! Latest Technology!! I like everything About This Time Piece!

[@stevefox8605]

Spot on, gorgeous. Agree, dislike date complications, especially pointless on a Diver. Cheers 👍🏻

[@davids.2317]

This hasn't got a dive bezel so it's not a diver, it's a sport gmt so the date is totally appropriate.

[@stevefox8605]

@@davids.2317 I still don't like it tho....

[@PrashantNeelam]

Take my money! Oh wait, I don't have that much. Never mind.

[@Hollyrock712]

Have mine coming in two weeks. I got the green dial… this will be my fourth GS. I love them.

[@neilignacio1302]

How do you find your watch after 3 yrs of ownership?

[@Hollyrock712]

Fantastic… I own 10 now… love everyone of them

[@hatefanclub]

Totally agree about GS doing a simple sports watch like Tudor BB or Omega Aqua Terra

[@samson5767]

Did you say 13mm thickness? I'd love to see a micrometer show that.

[@tc6578]

A GMT watch without the “date” complication would be quite useless in my books.

[@jossypfeuffy7715]

Yea kind of a ridiculous statement from an otherwise high quality video review

[@feehan84]

@@jossypfeuffy7715 I think he was referring to it being cluttered with the date, gmt and power reserve

[@Markpaul9]

I think the date window at the location of the crown is fine. Normally that would worry me but not with this style

[@menaseven9093]

I like the Grand Seiko 40 mm SBGE255. The date at 4 o'clock is cool. I prefer the hi beat movement.

[@karbonkevin919]

Perfect size! What's more accurate? High beat auto or spring drive?

[@oneal14attnet]

Spring drive

[@sackman1886]

It’s not even guys with smaller wrists. Mine is about 7.5” and I don’t want a 44mm watch. It’s just too big! 40mm is absolutely perfect. I agree, I’d love this case for a diver.

[@DC-le3kf]

Beautiful!

[@shaq6772]

Can u talk bout jlc duo face. Their movements specifically n why reserve is still less then 2 days

[@christopherliang6879]

I love this watch. My biggest issue is whether to choose the black or blue. I love sunburst blue dials in general but I already have a blue Tudor black bay 58 (matte blue). With no black sports watch I wonder if I should go for this or the sbge253. I also disagree with the date window. Most GMT watches have the date window. I also like the power reserve indicator as the days are clearly indicated and the polished hand is gorgeous

[@MasterChief37]

There is also a green version

[@bluemystic7501]

I bet this is a STUNNER in person but the date window kills it for me.

[@noelle1314]

I would like to see an Explorer style spring drive GS

[@kychoi2653]

bezel rotation is bidirectional?

[@benliang2566]

No mention of ceramic vs sapphire bezel vs legacy Large GS gmt’s?

[@arashmalekzadeh1]

I have the green version and i can tell you it is absolutely beautiful. Can't go wrong with GS

[@willielarsson9651]

Interesting... the green is a looker, ill need to see it in the flesh. Do you get many comments

[@arashmalekzadeh1]

@@willielarsson9651 Not so many comments from normal guys. But real watch guys love it when they see it. But i get most comment on my SBGK005 than all my other GS under $10000

[@ruvarkus]

Watching this with my SBGE255 on wrist

[@jamesmcmanamy4704]

Lucky you. Mine comes in 10 days!!

[@sonofachef1470]

does the bezel rotate? 🤔

[@LucaDinhNguyen]

Does anyone make a integrated rubber strap for this watch (like Rubber B)? Tks

[@GolgotaKuba]

D They should add frame on date like in automatic or no date. Better clasp with microajustment and 1mm thiner and its number one best gmt watch ever i that price segment.

[@drwindsurf]

This watch is just beautiful 😊👍

[@fire_watch7735]

Great review and watch but I'm confused, Tim Mosso's review says it's 14.6mm thick and 48.5mm lug to lug but if you included the endlinks it's a whopping 50.7mm? If that's true, then GS still hasn't worked out the sizing kinks IMHO...

[@simonwright6882]

Another knock out from Grand seiko. I'm hoping they will release a 3 handed version 🙏

[@carolinaguy9955]

Love Grand Seiko, and definitely love this watch. My only negative is the crown at 4 o'clock. Not a fan of that.

[@brandonnickerson8934]

Decreasing the diameter is one step. Can they go thinner with the SD, I'm no GS expert? I see that being an issue. Date window is poorly executed. Power reserve indicator needs to go on the back.

[@jeffreyb.1657]

You NEED a date on a GMT......save that, nice video.

[@charlieboylol527]

Grand Seiko the Lexus of watches

[@andreaargelli2934]

Beautiful

[@franky3fingers337]

All I see is that date window at 4 with a white background. Why???

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Visibility

[@mikehayes3014]

I don’t think I mind the positioning of the date, it’s more the fact that they chose to do it in white and not match the dial color.

[@joeschmoe2624]

Yet the gmt master 2 has a white dial too 😮

[@TinBin-Craig]

very nice watch shame about that date window dont like it .... cheers

[@vktravellog1242]

Give me a sapphire back and no power indicator on the front please!

[@pamatt1965]

God , i love the Japanese people.

[@MrJamesDuffy]

I suspect the 4 o'clock date window was an attempt to balance the dial as the power reserve indicator on many Spring Drive watches is often criticized as being intrusive or oddly placed.

[@VinceDae]

Even that looks oversized on your wrist ? How would you sport a 44 mm? I guess your wrists are around 6.75-7 inch ?

[@calvinye9853]

Some people like a larger watch I guess. It's just preference.

[@patrick7228]

Can't stand date backgrounds that don't match the dial. I know many like the white for clarity but it drives me crazy.

[@edcain3676]

Out of My league,But love my blue dial Solar Seiko,1.5 years Old,& Not an Issue One.

[@gmshadowtraders]

THE Rolex Killer

[@robboyer6448]

Although I am still trying to wrap my head around a spring drive movement, it’s a beautiful piece.

[@cy4624]

If you are beyond the point of having something for name recognition and want something that is actually "crafted" , GS is above and beyond any Rolex. Rolex does make iconic designs and are robust and has its merits. However, if not in denial, GS takes the cakes in technology and craftsmanship. However, too many GS has the ever annoying power reserve indicator and would do much better without it. As of current, GS is still a niche brand but it won't be long until the masses know about its superiority. Remember. Omega was the brand before Rolex overtook it and matter of time, GS overtakes Rolex esp. With the artifical inflation and limited supply.

[@tomscott4438]

Their watches, cases, movements are brilliant. The dress watches were too small and the sport watches were too big, and their straps and bracelets... rubbish. I've been in love with this brand for years and yet I never pull the trigger when it comes to making a purchase. The final touch (and what touches the wrist) are well behind the quality of the watch itself. A small item perhaps, but for this kind of money I want the WHOLE package.

[@yakumotatsuro4886]

The crown @ 4 to not dig is very nice

[@fire_watch7735]

Hafiz J Mehmood's video review gets the same measurements as Tim Mosso's review...

[@fadibousamra8973]

Perfect but for the 14.6mm thickness. It is not 13mm!

[@Wvk5zc]

diameter is ok. They still need to work on that thiccness though. I sold my SBGM221 because it's just too thick

[@oneal14attnet]

I would agree but if you like the Pepsi at 14mm this will be fine for you.

[@swright5690]

Polar dial please!!!!

[@georgiebestmanutd4746]

HA that will be the day !

[@kamelthorn]

They haven’t got a chance of dethroning the five fingered crown 👑. Great watch, but terribly let down by their bracelets. I owned the SLA 017 reissue, a lovely watch yet the bezel miss alignment, was enough for me to say sorry, so ended up selling it! Maybe I’ll dive in again in the future, but will only buy on site, not via the internet...

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

For those of us with large wrists I wish this was 42mm. I have 8 inch wrists and 42mm is the perfect size for a sports watch, 40mm for dress watch. My wrists even make a 45mm planet ocean look small.

[@goldenboy3672]

This is 44mm+ watch, he said wrong size.

[@ahmedsalek976]

Grand Seiko... FINALLY!

[@jackchueh1231]

GS now make a chrono at 40MM

[@dpl2617]

As long as Rolex sits back and conducts business as usual GS will make a big dent. I think for guys 60 and older with the cash Rolex will retain those customers. But the younger up and coming watch guys GS will take over!

[@dpl2617]

@japanwatchconnection The same could be said about older people... But the comment applies to the minority of old and young that do.

[@Gnomosfortheoffice]

14,7mm thick... I'll take a GMT Master II.

[@willielarsson9651]

Good luck in getting one, unless you want to pay a massive premium

[@medroastt9888]

The diver version should come in 39mm instead

[@Josh-wp5tm]

Grand seiko any day.

[@adaptivekalman]

I'm still waiting for the FW91 review with close ups and glowing review. Let me pretend I can buy a grail now. Explain about the resin polishing and multiple features and horological history.

[@marcocastagnetti7086]

GS has done all the hard work, all they need to do is refine the issues people are not happy with. I'am still waiting for the day GS produces the snowflake in steel.

[@TheSnitzel96]

I love my SBGA229 ❤️

[@francistuazon7666]

What a work of art!

[@ianmcgregor5861]

The elephant in the room for Grand Seiko is the word "Seiko". Your average person on the street views Seiko as a relatively inexpensive but reasonably quality watch. However they won't spend several thousand Pounds, Dollars, etc to buy one. And the same person will likely view Grand Seiko as being just another Seiko. Its a bit like Lexus and Toyota. Toyota a good quality reliable reasonably priced vehicle but to go upmarket they have the Lexus brand and not Grand Toyota. So yes Grand Seiko can compete on quality of their watches but their name will always be a issue for your average person on the street looking to buy an expensive watch.

[@Toni-pt6md]

I wish it had a rotating bezel 😥😥

[@RD0102]

I really like GS! But... it is not overtaking or even close to Rolex. Build quality, movements, etc... doesn't matter when comparing. Rolex has morphed into a brand like no other. There are other watchmakers that put out a better product, all of them put together don't have the brand recognition like Rolex. And it's that brand recognition that distances Rolex from everyone else.

[@paulvon2378]

Smart watches are taking over Grand Seiko

[@IamTechNerd]

Watch reviewers need to start showing the lume.

[@swright5690]

Mother of god it is beautiful.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Wow its like everybody talks about Grand Seiko, they got a lot of hype. Is it because its super hard to get a Rolex now ??? 😁

[@larsstougaard7097]

@@germandbahn yes heard that one before, I just find it very suspicious with the Grand Seiko. Its a little like when the Oris aquis caliber 400 came out. Someone is pushing behinds the scenes, I bet he is japanese 😄⌚

[@MarcelitoRecords]

Still too big for my 15.5 😅

[@kaczynski2333]

It may have something to do with the fact you can actually buy a GS and the fact Rolex hasn't innovated in years.

[@jakes2503]

The power reserve meter is ugly, unnecessary and leaves no room for anything else. If they scrapped that and put the date window at 3 this would have been perfect

[@evh4611]

Still no micro adjustment in sight

[@kallehakkanen2189]

At 2:27 I believe you can see the micro adjusts in the clasp.

[@evh4611]

@@kallehakkanen2189 Nope. That is just a clasp

[@kallehakkanen2189]

@@evh4611 If you do a picture search on ”Grand Seiko SBGE255” you find good pictures that show four micro adjustment holes in the clasp.

[@evh4611]

@@kallehakkanen2189 Mmmmm

[@paulanthonyjohns]

Stunning yes, quality is amazing but the brand will not take over the cache of Rolex.

[@AnthonySmith-lv8kx]

Love the spring drive. Hate that they mess up the dials with the power complication. I sold my Sgbv225 because it just wasn't very good. Mediocre bracket, crap clasp. They're still not in the Rolex league. I got my Explorer after selling my GS and never looked back. GS make some cool watches, but always seem to take a couple of steps in the wrong direction to mess it up. Like crappy bracelets, unnecessary complications and poor size choices.

[@TheSuperGenius]

Upgrade the bracelets with micro adjusts, open a U.S. Service Center & the world is yours, GS....

[@davids.2317]

Reality check.. The USA isn't the world..

[@fitchplym]

It’s ‘over taking’ - ‘not taking over’. A distinct difference between the two meanings.

[@nikouai]

What’s wrong with the date window... that’s a complete miss for me. Also not fan of the polished part of the links

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

In what way?

[@lancelink88]

The title is ridiculous..

[@lamadoo]

looks way too thick...how do you even wear that thing on your skinny wrist?

[@derekshearer9049]

It's nice but something is missing. seiko just doesn't have the X factor. It's like their trying too hard....

[@ssslovak47]

Yes similar to to Japanese cars they are not bad looking, very reliable but don't have the X factor.

[@Sam123QU29]

Thanks but no thanks. I'll never buy a seiko ever again. Sticking to Swiss watches

[@perfectcarspec109]

Why?

[@Sam123QU29]

@@perfectcarspec109 im more into rolex

[@winstonthecuttlefish5352]

Way too thick.

[@bboooobbyy]

that date window is truly awful

[@Babynutter]

First😘

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

GS won’t overtake Rolex, too many brainwashed fanboys for that to happen. If GS became the new Rolex I’d never buy another one.