Grand Seiko Spring Drive Automatic BLUE DIAL (SBGA375) Luxury Watch Review

[@charliephung5075]

Take this from a collector that has a GS and loves their watches. However, there are no-brainer moves by GS that would spike demand of their watches if only they would get out of their damn way. 1. Stop making your lug width 19mm for cases 40mm and bigger. That ratio makes absolutely no sense and when I attempt to put on 19mm straps on my 40.5 mm GS, it looks OFF and not proportional. 2. Improve the clasp of the bracelet (e.g. Rolex oyster clasp) 3. Taper the damn bracelet! seriously, if you're trying to distinguish between your regular Seiko offering, this would be a big deviation. 4. Add a micro adjustment of .5-1.00 mm on the bracelet (e.g. rolex oyster clasp) 5. ALWAYS provide a clear case back, which provides huge utility and value to the consumer. My GS does not have the clear case back and I Lament that I can see my spring drive. 6. Clear confusion of your collection/lineup by giving the collections clear names instead of in-house designations such as SGBA, etc. #grandseiko

[@cuestion-de-tiempo]

Hello, I am researching my next watch and GS with spring drive is moving me a lot, would you consider these watches sports watches / overall casual pieces? (SBGA 201 / 203 / 283 / 285 / 373 / 375) the main difference between these models is their size (39mm - 41mm) and only the 373/375 have an open case which after reading your comment is the way to go. do you have instagram for me to see how you have dressed up and down your watch? Thank you!

[@ItsMinarmy]

Charlie you are spot on, I love Grand Seiko but the lugs just look weird to me. Also adding an oyster style clasp and clear back shouldn’t be too hard and I’m sure most people wouldn’t think twice paying a little more for these.

[@TheSnookerGym]

I have this watch, purchased in Tokyo, and it fills my heart with joy every time I look at it

[@NoahBB]

One of the most beautiful GS on sale today.

[@212Hasse]

Simply Stunning. Dark Blue Dial works very well with Blue, Grey or Black attire or suits. Great Segment as usual.

[@bubbab7792]

How can you not respect and/or want a GS? Spring drive is nice and especially excellent with the linen dial, but I love the chrono. Thanx Mosso, you made me smile. 👍

[@DavidDatura]

Now that’s the business! Overall my favorite watch on the market with my favorite movement. Mechanical soul with quartz accuracy, can’t get any better and with my favorite dial color too! And I love power reserve indicators, this nearly has it all. My only caveat is a lack of Lume which would of made it perfect for every situation. These watches should be going for Rolex prices...new and used!

[@mouhrissani8588]

Stfu! What if they read ur comment ? U'll get us in trouble man!

[@kikibeldandy]

OMG, this review came so fast after I requested.What a beautiful blue dial, I was set to get the champagne dial at first, now I am leaning more towards the blue. What would you pick Tim? Since you have reviewed them first hand. Great review as usual.

[@DavidDatura]

Eric Oen easy choice for me anyway, blue dial by a mile!

[@MrRooibos123]

In my opinion the blue looks the most timeless (badum tish) and classy.

[@badkid73]

Th Grand Seiko sunburst gold is far better than any gold I've seen, and it's hard to describe the beauty until you've held it in your hands. The quartz version watches have a cheaper finish on the dial but the SBGA201 or SBGA273 has a FANTASTIC luxurious appearance.

[@dultanur]

I know it's splitting hairs but the governor can not speed up the wheel, it only slows it down as required.

[@tjluxpark1525]

very very beautiful watch

[@davec3651]

I do like this watch, but I dislike when blue dialed watches appear black in many lighting situations. That's not a positive; I buy a blue watch because I like/want it to be blue.

[@AnalogKid82]

Gorgeous!

[@dnlmoretti]

What’s even more absurd about GS’s value proposition is that you can get this bad boy NEW for a hair over 4 grand if you know where to look. For this level of quality at this price point I can forgive the issues that some folks have with the brand. The bracelet isn’t on par with Rolex’s, but then again the fit and finish of Rolex isn’t on par with GS.

[@Daniel_DiSanto]

Great video! Is the date wheel truly blue or is it black but blends well with the midnight blue dial?

[@bs11100010]

i've been hoping they would do a non-limited run of the 44gs case. I owned a Vintage 4522-8000 grand seiko for a few years, i always regretted selling it. Getting parts was always hit or miss. Hopefully i can pick this piece up this year.

[@gmshadowtraders]

Why did you sell bro, that is a horological classic

[@bs11100010]

@@gmshadowtraders i like to change things up and i was worried about keeping it running long term. when i owned it, GS hadn't "Blown up" in the US yet. Now that GS is in america and has service centers, i wouldn't mind own a vintage piece. It still remains one of my favorite pieces i have owned.

[@rumedved]

Masterpiece

[@howardmckenna]

I am becoming smitten with GS. Rolex Omega etc are losing their shine.

[@gameonegreg]

Lol what is better than corvette??

[@mitch20003]

@@gameonegreg nissan gtr and acura nsx > corvette.

[@gameonegreg]

A used c6 z06 is the fastest car for the money

[@davidmichael3189]

So what's the difference between this and the 003?

[@sinjon]

Love the dial but the wonky case shape and the weird lugs make this a pass for me

[@gtmasterii9074]

Thank you, Tim! This or a snowflake... Now there's a decision... Best

[@kikibeldandy]

For me between the flake and this is much easier choice. I prefer 44gs case on this. The angles and how the light reflects on this case is insane.

[@gtmasterii9074]

That's partly down to being steel, too.

[@kikibeldandy]

@@gtmasterii9074 Dream watch, snowflake in 44gs steel case. Maybe something exciting from them in Basel 2019?

[@CrimFerret]

I don't think you could go wrong either way. My personal preference would be that limited USA edition with the light blue dial (even in preference to the Snowflake). If it were between this and the Snowflake (and the price difference wasn't a consideration), I'd have to go with the Snowflake. Part of that is I have a nickel allergy and wouldn't have to worry about it with the titanium. I wish they'd do more titanium watches, but I know it's hard to work with.

[@craig2100]

Love this watch, but does it wear big?

[@FatSamEIE]

Not really as the lugs are angked down- most seikos wear well/small but i wemt with the 39mm version and it's just perfect (for me)

[@logwind]

If GS can squeeze an SD movement into a 38mm or lower case, my wallet is in trouble.

[@FatSamEIE]

I have tiny wrists (under 6.5in ) and the 39mm wears wonderfully. It's angled so that it fits the wrists nicely

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

Swag

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

Had it been a manual wind movement with the power last display put at the back and with out the dat window, then it would be the perfect watch at any price! Oh one more thing by the way, the buckle should be flush mounted!!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

So if it were a completely different watch you would like it?🙄🙄🙄

[@klaushaunstrupchristensen7252]

@@Jabber-ig3iw Sort of 😃 Somehow I find it difficult not to think in terms of what can be improved for my taste. I happen to do it for cars and other material objects as well. It has its upsides as well as downsides. The main bonus is that it prevents sudden inspirational purchases which will later be regretted.

[@abmulhim]

does it have lumibrite?

[@sublim3princ371]

Blue , Black, Honey, or Dark Brown strap? I need help asap!

[@karbonkevin919]

Tan leather strap trust me

[@b.sharp.]

Definitely NOT black. Do a muted, pale blue or a light tan such as buckskin. I like the davenport in Blue from Hodinkee. The type 1 from Theo and Harris might be good too

[@sublim3princ371]

@@b.sharp. I love Hodinkee and Monochrome Straps. Never bought from T&H but some of their straps look awesome.

[@BillKinsman]

15 seconds a month does not seem to be very accurate. I would be taking it in to the shop if I had one that was gaining or losing 15 seconds a month. I will bet that they are much better than that!

[@the1916companywatchreviews]

Spring Drive is as accurate as standard quartz movements (approx. +/- 15 seconds a month). Seiko advertises accuracy within one second per a day. We would have to agree that they are much better! - WatchBox Team

[@warshauer]

My Snowflake runs at 0.1spd!

[@davidr2802]

are you a moron or just play one in the KZbin comments? a Rolex is 60 seconds a month and an Omega 120.

[@MustaffaCuppa]

I know why they are called 'Grand' Seiko - because they cost a grand more in the UK £ list after currency $ conversion. :-(

[@volodya3244]

60 fps???

[@marc6652]

Nice review, but please, slow down ! Why do you need to speed so much ?

[@rubywang8312]

You can watch it at 0.75 playback speed if it bothers you.

[@WilliamButtel]

hmmm if only the snowflake was steel

[@voldemarsozols131]

ok-ok-ok

[@gmshadowtraders]

You hittin them out the park!!

[@kyleleung333]

that smooth sweeping second