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-tiempo4 жыл бұрын
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!
@ItsMinarmy4 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I have this watch, purchased in Tokyo, and it fills my heart with joy every time I look at it
@NoahBB5 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful GS on sale today.
@212Hasse5 жыл бұрын
Simply Stunning. Dark Blue Dial works very well with Blue, Grey or Black attire or suits. Great Segment as usual.
@bubbab77925 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@DavidDatura5 жыл бұрын
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!
@mouhrissani85884 жыл бұрын
Stfu! What if they read ur comment ? U'll get us in trouble man!
@kikibeldandy5 жыл бұрын
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.
@DavidDatura5 жыл бұрын
Eric Oen easy choice for me anyway, blue dial by a mile!
@MrRooibos1235 жыл бұрын
In my opinion the blue looks the most timeless (badum tish) and classy.
@badkid735 жыл бұрын
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.
@dultanur3 жыл бұрын
I know it's splitting hairs but the governor can not speed up the wheel, it only slows it down as required.
@tjluxpark15255 жыл бұрын
very very beautiful watch
@davec36515 жыл бұрын
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.
@AnalogKid825 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!
@dnlmoretti3 жыл бұрын
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_DiSanto4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Is the date wheel truly blue or is it black but blends well with the midnight blue dial?
@bs111000105 жыл бұрын
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.
@gmshadowtraders5 жыл бұрын
Why did you sell bro, that is a horological classic
@bs111000105 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@rumedved4 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece
@howardmckenna5 жыл бұрын
I am becoming smitten with GS. Rolex Omega etc are losing their shine.
@gameonegreg5 жыл бұрын
Lol what is better than corvette??
@mitch200034 жыл бұрын
@@gameonegreg nissan gtr and acura nsx > corvette.
@gameonegreg4 жыл бұрын
A used c6 z06 is the fastest car for the money
@davidmichael31894 жыл бұрын
So what's the difference between this and the 003?
@sinjon3 жыл бұрын
Love the dial but the wonky case shape and the weird lugs make this a pass for me
@gtmasterii90745 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tim! This or a snowflake... Now there's a decision... Best
@kikibeldandy5 жыл бұрын
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.
@gtmasterii90745 жыл бұрын
That's partly down to being steel, too.
@kikibeldandy5 жыл бұрын
@@gtmasterii9074 Dream watch, snowflake in 44gs steel case. Maybe something exciting from them in Basel 2019?
@CrimFerret5 жыл бұрын
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.
@craig21005 жыл бұрын
Love this watch, but does it wear big?
@FatSamEIE5 жыл бұрын
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)
@logwind5 жыл бұрын
If GS can squeeze an SD movement into a 38mm or lower case, my wallet is in trouble.
@FatSamEIE5 жыл бұрын
I have tiny wrists (under 6.5in ) and the 39mm wears wonderfully. It's angled so that it fits the wrists nicely
@Ninja_S1000RR-R3 жыл бұрын
Swag
@klaushaunstrupchristensen72524 жыл бұрын
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-ig3iw3 жыл бұрын
So if it were a completely different watch you would like it?🙄🙄🙄
@klaushaunstrupchristensen72523 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@abmulhim5 жыл бұрын
does it have lumibrite?
@sublim3princ3715 жыл бұрын
Blue , Black, Honey, or Dark Brown strap? I need help asap!
@karbonkevin9195 жыл бұрын
Tan leather strap trust me
@b.sharp.3 жыл бұрын
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
@sublim3princ3713 жыл бұрын
@@b.sharp. I love Hodinkee and Monochrome Straps. Never bought from T&H but some of their straps look awesome.
@BillKinsman5 жыл бұрын
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!
@the1916companywatchreviews5 жыл бұрын
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
@warshauer4 жыл бұрын
My Snowflake runs at 0.1spd!
@davidr2802 Жыл бұрын
are you a moron or just play one in the KZbin comments? a Rolex is 60 seconds a month and an Omega 120.
@MustaffaCuppa3 жыл бұрын
I know why they are called 'Grand' Seiko - because they cost a grand more in the UK £ list after currency $ conversion. :-(
@volodya32445 жыл бұрын
60 fps???
@marc66525 жыл бұрын
Nice review, but please, slow down ! Why do you need to speed so much ?
@rubywang83123 жыл бұрын
You can watch it at 0.75 playback speed if it bothers you.