Let me just say I really like this channel. No intro, no music, no face, no vlogs. Just watch content and enthousiasm ⌛
@ivanmejia68434 жыл бұрын
Yep, to the point.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks much.
@RickDeckardMemories4 жыл бұрын
I love the absence of usual loud techno music intro 🤗
@mrbacchus61274 жыл бұрын
This is THE Grand Seiko to me.
@barkerville4 жыл бұрын
An absolutely stunning watch, my grail watch no doubt.
@watchdogpodcast2394 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful watch
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Very much
@jtmwatches13304 жыл бұрын
Nice! Let's get some more GS on the channel!
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Send them over.
@atc_ed6004 жыл бұрын
stunning piece, I really surprise myself again and again after not wearing it for a while, it is that beautiful!
@blaketaylor93174 жыл бұрын
Legendary classic. On my short list of Grail pieces.
@RyTyme4 жыл бұрын
Grand Seiko are right at the top for making dials. Incredible work.
@mt24Carson4 жыл бұрын
Good vid Rob. I have the GS SBGN005 GMT 9F quartz. Outstanding value for money. Finishing is amazing as you note. Highly accurate, a bit smaller than the snowflake at ~39x11.8. 👍⌚🇯🇵
@Jpjc4744 жыл бұрын
I own this watch and it’s awesome. I pretty much wear it daily and yes it has some scratches but no more than a Rolex gets when using it daily.
@bunyadaqae96633 жыл бұрын
Lovely watch
@seiko93613 жыл бұрын
Well said sir
@Hiluxtaco4 жыл бұрын
The silver dial Grand Seiko SBGR081 is still my favorite GS. So clean. So elegant. Yet, it still has a 40mm case when most of these are much smaller...
@henrydoan69784 жыл бұрын
Bob, if you can get your hands on their red dial one. That one is stunning too.
@camerontait91324 жыл бұрын
Thats a grail piece right there.
@jhdkoopman24 жыл бұрын
My Grail is the Grand Seiko Sport Quartz SBGV245. I'll get that thing some day. I need lume, and the Sport has it. And it's +-3 sec/year I think. Wow. Grand Seiko is Boss.
@Webb_Master3 жыл бұрын
+-10
@leyay75404 жыл бұрын
Spring Drive just performs crazily good. I can't expect more from my GS SBGA001 and Credor Eichi II.
@canonyeo42864 жыл бұрын
This was my first GS. Have never seen this kind dial before. Have never seen this kind of finishing on the hands and markers. The sharp angles and Zaratsu. Have never seen it on luxury watches that cost many times over. I was captivated. Still am. Now, l have 12 in my collection. Just enjoy looking at them. Personally, just this is value for the money.
@rodsalvador36082 жыл бұрын
12?! jealous lol
@williamrizzo12854 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch. I love Grand Seiko. I believe the finish on the hands and indices are called "black polished" Thank you Rob..
@bengahzijr.42934 жыл бұрын
I wish the power reserve indicator was in the back.
@pittss2c6013 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you wish your gas gauge was on the backside of your instrument panel on your car. It just clutters up the instrument panel to you.
@Chris-de2qc4 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize this was titanium. The band just sparkles with that polishing.
@dougp.61084 жыл бұрын
Great video. The other great thing about this watch is the accuracy. My snowflake is accurate to 3 seconds/month. Insanely accurate. I’ve never seen a super luxury watch but I’m guessing the finish on this watch is just as good or maybe still better. This watch definitely has GREAT value.
@drwindsurf4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful - Thank you Rob 😊👍
@BobbyLegs4 жыл бұрын
What a beauty!!!
@cedarcanoe4 жыл бұрын
crazy watch, we have seen it plenty of times in past years but it just remains stunning. So is the macro recording Rob!
@ozludo4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. Good vid, Rob. Thank you for sharing, Chris
@GabrielGGabGattringer4 жыл бұрын
Stunning watch! Absolutely grail watch! But that price tag hurts so much :( That dial, the hands, I love every bit of this watch.
@muammeryavuz18994 жыл бұрын
Koniciva grand seiko ❤
@felgercarb38034 жыл бұрын
I think that if they made a no date snowflake, I would get it over the Rolex Explorer!!
@ikhsanhasbi6574 жыл бұрын
check out their elegance series, especially the SBGZ003 model. It's a bit dressier but it's much simpler watch with just 3 hands, no date and power reserve like the snowflake.
@pistolpete0234 жыл бұрын
It's objectively a better watch than any Rolex!
@ryanstafford85444 жыл бұрын
This or the OP white dial you had Rob? Stunning watch for sure. Thanks for sharing.
@joshuaevilsizer4 жыл бұрын
He mentioned in a live stream that he'd pick the OP. I've owned Rolex and GS and have handled both of these watches and I'd pick GS all day every day. It may be one of those "different strokes for different folks" kinda things with personal preferences.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
It’s almost strange that we try to compare the two. I am a flipper, so the OP for me. If you tend to buy and keep that would offer up the GS much higher. If I am forced to choose one I stand by my choice OP
@chikeungcheung93294 жыл бұрын
the white snow is beautiful
@ronaldwild4 жыл бұрын
I had one and it wears bigger than 41mm imo. I think its because of the white dial and it builds high. I love the dial and the movement. But size, missing lume and the greyish look of the Titanium made me the sell this great watch again.
@paullynch40214 жыл бұрын
I think you can't really appreciate a Grand Seiko unless you see it in the flesh. Photos won't do it justice.
@giangvu79024 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob, beautiful piece.
@faisalingalong4 жыл бұрын
Love the Snowflake
@SmurfPerfect4 жыл бұрын
Rolex can’t touch this.
@seiko93613 жыл бұрын
Well said bro
@christianmalone18574 жыл бұрын
they are ahead of the game I think
@DirkWerning4 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful.
@WINDINGCROWNS4 жыл бұрын
GS do the best polishing but polishing Titanium is very difficult. Kudos to GS for doing such a spectacular job. Thanks Rob for the review.
@demounit2 жыл бұрын
this is the most beautiful watch I've ever seen
@markphillips20724 жыл бұрын
Differently a next level watch compared to most of the watches you handle. 🔥🔥🔥
@UsernameInvalidTHIS4 жыл бұрын
Casio gang rise up! Let's get 'im, boys!
@markphillips20724 жыл бұрын
@@UsernameInvalidTHIS Woooo scary 😂😂😂😂
@franciscovargas90594 жыл бұрын
That is my grail
@scottsj46254 жыл бұрын
The only issue is the lack of micro-adjustments. I know someone who has a snowflake and he said there are half links but they are a pain to take out and put back in. The one thing that stands out is the accuracy of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive and the Quartz 9F movement just a few seconds a year loss or gain. The quality is there and he used to be a Rolex guy. But can't go back because of the lack of accuracy of time keeping.
@joseandrade88114 жыл бұрын
Truly beautiful!
@afromusician14 жыл бұрын
That moving hand is so satisfying
@galatians221223 жыл бұрын
JUST GOT MINE!!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@neuromancerXL4 жыл бұрын
Oh man so beautiful...
@EscapementWatch4 жыл бұрын
love this grand seiko! its a stunner! whoever is lucky enough to grab one. ENJOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
@eyeontime61364 жыл бұрын
An amazing watch for sure.
@rctezluh420694 жыл бұрын
pretty sure that is more accurate than any quartz i have including my GWG1000
@NathanChisholm0413 жыл бұрын
The Citizen 0100 beats it!
@golddragon86724 жыл бұрын
Truly an awesome watch
@soilomasbello11564 жыл бұрын
I went to Miami Seiko boutique to check for my self what was all the hype about GS, fatal error I came out with the sbgr261.
@RickyRicon20234 жыл бұрын
haha Congrats !
@rockthewatch4 жыл бұрын
I would totally Rock That Watch!
@anothercanucknoob44334 жыл бұрын
I think I saw Random Rob's face in the reflection on those indices.... :D
@tagman12 жыл бұрын
One thing I can't figure out, is why so many bash the GS bracelet. I've worn so many high end watches and the GS bracelet is like silk on the wrist. Ok, maybe they arent the very best design with looks out there, but they are the most comfortable I have worn. Just my opinion of course.
@pittss2c6013 жыл бұрын
Nothing is better than the quartz Grand Seiko. Stupid accurate and typically thinner than the mechanical drives.
@victorcatch4 жыл бұрын
One of the best watches
@wannabetechnician74514 жыл бұрын
absolute grail for me!
@Emaratilfy4 жыл бұрын
How well do GS hold their value on the 2nd hand market? I would love to get my hands on a GS piece but I'll probably never want to pay full retail as $6k is a lot of money for me.
@RichardsModellingAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Emaratilfy they don’t do very well really. You buy these things as keepers not for flipping
@RichardsModellingAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Mike D my bad 🤗 in that case he’s in luck 😀
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Rough numbers here. They bottom out high. If that makes sense. So yeah they take a hit, but then hold solid. You won’t find these for less then say $1500 off retail ever basically. Guessing most people that buy them keep them too.
@zuno5554 жыл бұрын
These pop up for sale every couple of months, usually around 25% off retail in excellent condition and full set. The Seiko boutique here (Melb, Australia) doesn't discount, but some AD's will give quite a good discount off RRP/SRP, almost matching 2nd hand prices.
@Splash1113 жыл бұрын
I would take this watch ALL day.....every day......... over Rolex, Omega, etc. This is perfection plus
@Jerry-674 жыл бұрын
noiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@rustydrog4 жыл бұрын
Aesthetically stunning but I found the light weight of it very jarring. Would much prefer it in steel.
@matttheoneonly66174 жыл бұрын
I love my Grand Seikos. Never selling them
@antonyantony22974 жыл бұрын
Finally get a real watch
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
You know that none of these watches are mine right? I wear a Gshock.
@seiko93613 жыл бұрын
@@RandomRobReviews ok
@seiko93613 жыл бұрын
@@RandomRobReviews also check seiko 5 snxg47
@saleendriver4 жыл бұрын
I love my Snowflake. I just wish it didn't use pins and collars to size the bracelet. Great watch......I love to wear it and just look at it.
@chriswood15994 жыл бұрын
Your not supposed to use screws on titanium. Do some research.
@m2pozad4 жыл бұрын
@@chriswood1599 Research doesn't eliminate preference. And you have no idea what SD is or is not aware of.
@filmicguru20203 жыл бұрын
what does zaratsu polishing looks like as a watch is worn and how well does a GS age? Those are expensive but seem worth it…but most buy one not one every few years
@Starstreak1704 жыл бұрын
I'd rather have a Quartz GS with the high accuracy 9F movement. You still get the finishing and build quality, but there is no need to send them back to Japan for expensive servicing.
@RichardsModellingAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Pugzilla69 you won’t get the interesting face designs on the quartz models. They tend to be either black or white. The spring drive can be serviced outside of Japan, in the UK anyway
@Starstreak1704 жыл бұрын
@@RichardsModellingAdventures I'm okay with a black face, they're also less than a half the price of a spring drive. The 9F movement is sealed and GS claims can run for 50 years with just battery changes.
@RichardsModellingAdventures4 жыл бұрын
Pugzilla69 I had one for a while. They are a lot thinner too. Proper scratch magnet though. I would not recommend one as an every day watch unless you’re careful with it.
@Awkwardfruitfly4 жыл бұрын
I love it. I do worry about scratching on titanium tho
@aalin13134 жыл бұрын
Grand Seiko uses a proprietary titanium alloy (some say similar to grade 5) that is actually more scratch resistant than stainless steel, and it does so without a coating, so it can be refinished down the track.
@Awkwardfruitfly4 жыл бұрын
Alan Lin ahh interesting. Thanks
@mbyson4 жыл бұрын
Well... this is high level stuff...
@FrankLavoy3 жыл бұрын
I think I'm in love 🥰
@hayabusa14414 жыл бұрын
Price ????
@stoundingresults3 жыл бұрын
1:17 ⌚
@happy_burger4 жыл бұрын
Is there a model with the same visuals but a normal mechanical movement?
@rayfitz67714 жыл бұрын
Not from GS, but Seiko has some lookalikes with mechanical movements - sarx055
@aalin13134 жыл бұрын
Do you mean the same visuals in terms of case and hands? Or do you mean the snowflake dial in particular? Plenty of mechanical GS with similar case and hands, but the snowflake dial is so far reserved for spring drive only. Mechanical watches have the Mt. Iwate dial, which to my eyes are even more stunning.
@TheAmericanStranger14 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Does it wear big/small or true to size. I had an sbga283 and it felt smaller than my other 39mm watches.
@ronaldwild4 жыл бұрын
I had one and it wears bigger than 41mm imo. I think its because of the white dial and it builds high. I love the dial and the movement. Size, missing lume and the greyish look of the Titanium made me the sell this great watch again.
@christianmalone18574 жыл бұрын
Love Grand Seiko.... did not send in this watch, it would be on my wrist if I bought it lol
@n.hermanto96674 жыл бұрын
I wish it has 39mm SS case
@evh46114 жыл бұрын
Great watch. But, and i will keep repeating it, no micro adjustment on the clasp and that sucks big balls.
@agx5024 жыл бұрын
Hi Rob does the bracelet have screws, or a pin and collet type deal ? TIA
@RickyRicon20234 жыл бұрын
no screws on the bracelet
@tys34564 жыл бұрын
What is the difference between the sbga211 and the sbga211g?
@vinny8vinny4 жыл бұрын
Size wise, what does it wear like? Without taking weight into account of course.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Like a 40
@clo27154 жыл бұрын
Please don't tell me this is gonna be on the Sunday sale because I just spent my money on a watch on Tuesday.
@RandomRobReviews4 жыл бұрын
Already sold
@Star_Sn1per4 жыл бұрын
Best watch ever made?
@jasonwilson76744 жыл бұрын
Stunning looking dial, but no way would I pay that amount for a seiko
@ivanruiz18564 жыл бұрын
To me this is the best grand seiko.. but why why does it had to.be 41mm.. too big for a dress watch.. as a result Im going with a Roles datejust 36mm
@michaeledwardlenzi4 жыл бұрын
I really like GSs. However, I find the polishing is one thing that bugs me. It just seems very busy. It overwhelms my desire for simplicity in the same way the Omega Seamaster and its bracelet do. That said, I don't find fault with the craftsmanship. It is a matter of aesthetics. Cool dial though. --Michael
@Dylan-xj8tb4 жыл бұрын
ehh, pretty boring and uninspiring like everything else from GS. I want to like the brand but their designs, lackluster bracelets, and toxic fanbase make it tough.
@soundscaperecordings1111Ай бұрын
Best dials in the business lol what
@tootsiepujie3 жыл бұрын
Yes, you do babble too much.
@enriquesalinasv.79074 жыл бұрын
Oh boy! That seconds hand is astonishing. Thanks Rob