Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211 SBGA011

[@JanPBtest]

The only "problem" is that nobody seems to know how to photograph this watch. Its dial not only _looks_ like snow but it also _sparkles_ like freshly fallen snow when viewed in direct sunlight. It's a wonderful effect. This is not easy to reproduce in a typical studio lighting because the sparkling effect requires a very pointlike source (like the Sun which is a small disc in the sky) while standard studio lamps are the exact opposite: large softboxes. That's why so many people say "it looks more like parchment". So to film this watch one needs the smallest possible light source, like a strong, tiny, bare LED or a tungsten lamp with the filament as small as possible. No softboxes, no umbrellas. This is the kind of lighting Hollywood and portrait studios avoid like the plague because it accentuates skin blemishes but here we are talking _snow._

[@joelbny]

Your evaluation and commentary are spot on. Excellent camera work too.

[@SkylineBilip]

This is the best Snowflake video on the internet. Well done. 👌🏻

[@a.walterbusse8898]

Agree!! Very nice work!

[@Danmandingo]

*My Holy Grail watch.* *I so hope to be able to afford one oneday.*

[@YoureTerrific]

Danmandingo I hope you can too. I feel lucky to own one.

[@newhuskytwenty]

Mine is the Grand Seiko Diver

[@김수정-o1p7t]

me too

[@yjkang4931]

김수정 나도

[@navykeef]

I just traded a GMT-II for one with some cash on top. This thing is just fantastic.

[@shonen84]

Wonderful video and narration. My collection is mostly Japanese - from simple work horse automatics like a Citizen NY2800 to my benchmark Astron I got when visiting Japan. If I go back there, I’ll most likely pick this up. The Grand Seiko factory in Nagano Prefecture is a true studio with master craftsmen , and the spring drive is a truly unique technology that represents the finest of Japanese watch making .

[@sirjosh87]

This review was absolutely amazing. The music worked so well with the dialogue and most importantly, the watch. Adds a new story or angle to this watch. :)

[@warshauer]

Excellent review. The snowflake is the crown jewel in my collection. Absolutely love it. There is nothing like it.

[@chansons1233]

Super video. Snowflake is so understated. The spring drive is the best movement out of all watches. The sweeping movement is mesmerising.

[@MrAristaeus]

Dear Sir, congratulations on this phenomenal video. Your presentation is passionate but refreshingly tempered with calm objectivity. I like very much how you take time to pause and allow us to reflect and also just to admire the beauty of the watch. I too have subbed and look forward to more videos. With thanks.

[@waffle168]

Few watches give a sense of inner peace

[@s4quattro72]

Exactly !😊🎉

[@menaseven9093]

Awesome Grand Seiko Snowflake, this is a masterpiece of technology.

[@mikea5205]

Gosh that spring drive second hand, just lovely. Every time I see mine it just memorizes me.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

The first time I saw this watch, I was like "Get out of here." Now I can't tear my eyes off it. It's far more beautiful than Datejust.

[@adamr9570]

As if Rolex even makes amusing watches at all

[@VectorAero]

+0.5s per day? You must have a bad example :P I measured my buddy's Spring Drive over a span of 2.5 weeks and its average rate was +0.0s per day! Insane accuracy - even better than some of my pure quartz watches.

[@jimmyrussel1995]

you know its good when the "bad" example is better than a rolex

[@ThiHaGadgets]

@@jimmyrussel1995 Just curious, do you own Rolex watch and check the accuracy? Thanks.

[@a.g.8724]

I love this video. That 60 fps enhancing the Springdrive, the camera work... just perfect.

[@swiss86watches]

I love my Grand Seiko snowflake ❄️ and this video

[@theguardian3431]

Get your Rolex and buy your Omega. Leave more of the Grand Seiko for us, the ones who know that it is better in every technical metric.

[@rondj1965]

Riiiiiight.

[@41778055]

I agree, but It just doesn't look as good though.

[@hocly22]

I got all 3, so I'm good haha

[@skateandmusic15]

Please keep this ignorant rhetoric only on your behalf.

[@christopherma1718]

Bracelet way worse than rolex

[@goibby1323]

Now that I have a Rolex,Cartier and Omega In my collection .I am going to celebrate my next major milestone with a GS. Open-minded to Snowflake as it would be different in my collection having spring drive,being non Swiss and having great polish and finish and different bracelet. Aiming for Dec 2019 or to celebrate either a wedding or house purchase!

[@lifeandjeevan]

Have you added this to your collection now?

[@paulchaplin73]

Such a beauty. Had the opportunity to buy once, sadly I didn’t. But the opportunity will come again and I will not pass it by. Gorgeous piece and the finish is amazing in every way.

[@Mrclick456]

Fantastic video, and one of the big reasons I bought my SBGA211.

[@TommyC6-z3n]

That spring drive movement is devine. Nothing like it.

[@BruceWilliams]

Fantastic video!

[@YoureTerrific]

Bruce Williams Thanks, my man! Always trying to learn techniques from your vids.

[@hockingham7160]

Hey Bruce 😉 love your vids 👌

[@nickc2124]

Great video! I've watched it a few times now, and even the video doesn't do enough justice to the snowflake. The finishing on this piece is second to none, and on par with with any Swiss made watch, including Rolex and Patek. In some aspects, I think even better. Until you see the perfectly polished and cut indices on the snowy dial of the watch, you just can't understand. I never thought a Japanese watch would come close to the level of the Swiss timepieces, but this one has proven me wrong.

[@dmitrijsmohoviks1567]

Your explanation of Springdrive is very clear and accurate. Good video. Well done. 👍

[@bluemaki1]

That sweeping movement......so damn smoothhhhhh

[@gabefore]

I think this is an absolutely stunning watch. It literally makes my heart skip a beat every time I see it. I guess that means I should probably buy one 😍

[@mikea5205]

Did you buy one?

[@gabefore]

@@mikea5205 Not yet! Still on my list tho

[@Nuclear__HS]

I think the first 36 seconds of this video is probably the simplest, but most true, way to explain the snowflake. "Omega? Speedmaster. Audemars Piguet? Royal Oak. Rolex? Submariner. Some watch brands have THE watch, the iconic piece that most people think about when this brand is mentioned. The unofficial flag-ship watch. For Grand Seiko that watch is the Snowflake." I adore this watch endlessly and I think your video captures it beautifully. Well Done.

[@TheBarts27]

Beautiful watch. Grand Seiko is doing great things lately.

[@zevik84]

Not lately. The've done that since the 60-ees. Seiko is an Empire. Much respect.

[@jigrodrigues]

I will have a grand seiko one day.

[@hotdogy12345]

jigrodrigues my dream

[@srchang7104]

Me too.

[@Carefreeblues]

Amen! Keep grinding brother.

[@wenqiweiabcd]

ey, i feel like this is one of those things that, if you need to save for it, you shouldn't buy one...

[@cryptoengineer9930]

Love this comment. I'm sure you will.

[@Carefreeblues]

That smooth sweeping dial... oh my days, even The holy trinity can’t match that buttery second hand.

[@NefariousTribe]

One day this will live in my case next to my Oris watches. Great video, subbed!

[@gabrielgarza676]

One day an Aquis will live next to my Timex, Seiko 5 and Orient Bambino... It's all relative! What Oris watches do you own anyways? Greetings!

[@NefariousTribe]

Carlos Garza so far and Oris Williams F1 and an Oris Artelier Regulateur

[@CrankingAllDay]

Such an amazing watch!!! Those hardcore Rolex guys don't know what they are missing out on!

[@johnpapadopoulos9057]

I have one. Over months it gains between 0.6 and 1.5 seconds PER MONTH! Thank you Japan.

[@maxirving3496]

Lovely watch. Somebody mentioned only your jeweller would recognise how much it’s worth! For me that’s a bonus. If you are looking for a watch as a status symbol you need to choose another brand. But if you are looking for a watch with exquisite detailing that can compete way above its price point I can think of no better. Can somebody who knows please tell me the name and details of that brown leather strap as I think it really complements the watch for a more informal look. Thank you.

[@a.walterbusse8898]

My utmost respect for this report!!!! Better done than most GS ads... very very nice... beautifuly made and very informative.

[@tbonewalk]

saw the video, that's all I needed... loving this watch, highest technology inside and beautiful outside!

[@pob1911]

Lovely timepiece. If I were ever to have a GS, then this is the one.

[@rsb__]

Amazing video, great shooting, and that final touch of class was your remark at the end about revisiting this piece. Keep it up

[@TheNotoriousKID]

What an honest fellow you are. I would like this video twice if I could.

[@karluzzo]

I agree, fantastic video! The watch is maybe a work of art, but so are your filmaking style and the words you've chosen. Congrats!

[@wetflat129]

Spring Drive movement is the best movement in the world

[@michaelliu8196]

Awesome presentation! Made me even more happy with my decision.

[@phillippugh2161]

Great video I was able to buy not one but two grand seikos on one year 40mm quartz and my Grail watch used the snow flake you have to see grand seikos in the flesh to believe how beautiful they are

[@greenbow7888]

Thats a great honest shot; clean side-on.

[@gabrielgarza676]

Wow it almost felt like a movie or a documentary... Very high quality footage, congratulations! One sub more, looking forward to see more

[@riseuplight]

OMG I'm crying, I want this for my 40th.

[@talk2rony]

Grand Seiko Snowflake SBGA211 is definitely beautiful watch worth considering buying. My personal opinion is that the grand Seiko website is poorly designed and failed to show the real quality and craftsmanship.

[@ChaiNinja]

Great video. This is by far my dream watch!!!

[@MJHiteshew]

Awesome video, great camera work. Love this watch. I will have one someday, or possibly the Peacock. I go back and forth.

[@exodur5356]

Wow. Thank you for the amazing video.

[@arturgarncarz3631]

Amazing watch! Great video. You have a nice, calming voice

[@TomasLonga]

Absolutely beautiful video! Thank you!

[@Kamikazekman]

Wow! Loved it. This was more a short featurette than a usual watch review vid. Great work! Subbed! :)

[@jschoenzy9416]

This review is a work of art.

[@SuperNolan10]

Your Voice and choice of music make me want to buy this watch even more lol great video

[@michaelbishop9157]

As the saying goes, you buy an Omega to impress other people but a GS to impress yourself

[@vsboy2577]

Better then a rolex

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

Better ᵇᵘʸ ᵃ ˢᶰᵒʷᶠˡᵃᵏᵉ ᶠᶤʳˢᵗ then a Rolex

[@DM-rc4yu]

No

[@bluemystic7501]

All other brands will always look up to Rolex - the king of branding. Nice watch though!

[@aaronsun1659]

maintenance wise, no

[@KevinChar]

@@bluemystic7501 All other brands? lol~ Please, when Patek, Audemars & Vacheron walk in, Rolex stands to the corner.

[@Vilmir]

I am there. I have a Sub, I have a speedmater. I love them. And the snowflake would complete them well. Plus it’s titanium. Light and comfortable like on my speed.

[@chasehollen1602]

Really great video truly an inspiring piece !

[@robin2thek]

That is an awesome video! Great lines in the end.

[@NoOne-ki3bm]

Stumbled upon your channel and enjoyed it. I also noticed Bruce Williams has been here...Subscribed.

[@htdgbob]

Your old videos are so serious it’s sort of unsettling

[@jjj14]

Thank you, your video had me decided to buy the snowflake ❄️ instead.

[@mrmeach1967]

FYI, the 211 is an update to the 011; that's why the video shows only the 211. They dropped the familiar "SEIKO" graphic from the face and replaced it with the classic "GS Grand Seiko" graphic to achieve a cleaner look. So just a simple cosmetic change (I think).

[@Teemzsaerialmedia]

Really beautifull watch ! ❄️

[@marksman4004]

It's almost like having a high school wall clock on your wrist. The way the movement is.

[@RobBrook]

Great video and amazing watch!

[@HarryUnchained]

Not that I'm rich or can afford this watch right now but $5k is a steal for this kind of technology and quality.

[@BigT71]

Very good video Evan

[@HamzaAlodaini]

I repeat this video twice. Nice review.

[@CleanClaspCollector]

Ordered mine today. Super excited

[@Alex-Rainmaker]

It's like a car timing belt running. Amazing!

[@davidcoleman2463]

This is such a beautiful watch . So well made but I am looking at my Seiko sarbo35 now . I can tell you they both look the same ( well almost ).

[@JungleEddie]

Is there a reason why all the spring drive watches have power reserve? I think it clutters the dial. I would prefer something more like the SBGH201G with the spring drive if I can't have the Snowflake without the power reserve.

[@YoureTerrific]

There are a few Spring Drive Credor watches with the power reserves on the back, but the only Grand Seiko that I know of is the SBGD001. Platinum and very expensive. If anyone knows more, please chime in.

[@fez877]

I agree. I'm hoping Grand Seiko will release a version without the power reserve and date.

[@FatSamEIE]

Agree- especially as mine had a 72hour power reserve amd could fully charge after a 10min walk...so it was not really needed!?

[@cryptoengineer9930]

I only own 1 truly luxury watch and it is a grand seiko. I own it because of its excellent case shape, fantastic build quality, and its lovingly assembled by hand construction. I will never sell it.

[@digggert]

A true grail watch that most people can actually manage to afford one day

[@EdwienGusmantara]

My dream watch!

[@CraigRasmussen1]

Although I don’t own this watch, I have a great deal of admiration for it. The one negative I have read about it…..is it’s tendency to scratch. This seems to be a recurring comment from titanium watch owners. For this reason alone, I prefer SS. I know SS is heavier, but to me, the higher luster (not grey like titanium) and greater resistance to scratching makes it my choice. In short, SS keeps it’s looks longer.

[@hishorology8182]

Great review and awesome images!

[@starfighterusscv-6693]

Wonderful video. What a beautiful and elegant watch if not for the power reserve indicator. It completely throws the symmetry out of balance, and ruins an otherwise perfect dial, IMO. A better placement for the power reserve, IMO, would be the back of the watch, hidden.

[@michaelliu8196]

I am very happy to pick one up. You wear a Rolex to impressed others, but you wear a grand seiko snowflake to impressed yourself.

[@jaroslavklos6189]

Beautiful video. Fantastic watch.

[@ralphplazachesmarhomes]

Love watching your videos. You have a gift in explaining things so easy to understand. Saw a small segment where you had a SBGA 211 on a grey color strap. Not sure if was sailcloth or nylon but it look STUNNING on that watch. Did you recall where I can find that strap? Thank you for the great work!

[@cevasco5]

Beautiful work of art!!

[@M123OCT]

You could review the hairs on your arm, and it would still be captivating. These videos are of quite exceptional quality in every respect.

[@Void-ym1lk]

very smooth movement!!

[@bunyadaqae9663]

The masterpiece of watch making is grand seiko and is equal to rolex but different inspiration

[@kusthecat]

Wonderful video..love your narration...kudos!!

[@paogregorio]

I have one and it's just perfect. Didn't connect "snowflake" to the lightness in terms of weight until now! :)

[@alicelim8803]

I want to have spring drive too

[@yassinelaouar5614]

I like u ❤❤❤

[@swiss86watches]

I sold my ROLEX 1999 explorer and got 2 Grand Seiko 😅😊

[@jeff1176]

Beautiful watch

[@deanstauffer787]

Thousandth like! Great video, I'm saving or mine.

[@drewhunkins7192]

I've been debating between getting a Snowflake or a Man on the Moon for awhile. Not sure which way to go.

[@ayechankyaw9544]

this is almost nat geo level of narrative. awesome

[@newsigmundfreud3023]

Thanks for this well put together review. Any input about The (limited 558 edition U.S. only) SBGA387 compared to the SBGA211?

[@alinurcan]

Beautiful video - well done!

[@josephallen5528]

Wonderful video. Thank you! How big is your wrist in the shots? I have a 6.75 inch wrist and am worried about it wearing too large.

[@raztaman12]

Its on sale now in my country... around 3.2k usd

[@CrimFerret]

I definitely plan to buy a Seiko or Grand Seiko with the Spring Drive movement at some point, but it likely will be a GMT model. Even those the Snowflake is far tougher than it looks with the titanium and 100m water resistance, I just don't have call to wear a dress watch and this would look a bit out of place with jeans and a T-shirt.