Hands-On With The New Grand Seiko Watches 2024 (7 Watches Presented)

[@realrezlyy]

I’m a simple man, I see Teddy and Joe talking new Grand Seiko pieces, I hit play.

[@hazardframe]

Hahaha same

[@crayon2323]

Joe is one of the true gems in the world. A great guy.

[@AngelRivera-fp9md]

Same happen to me everytime I see Teddy talking about FP Journe (without Kevin O'leary of course)

[@dioxviad]

Come on, don’t be simple, challenge yourself, do some self development, take an online course or attend a leisure learning, take up a hobby. You don’t want to be a simpleton for the rest of your life do you?

[@AngelRivera-fp9md]

Hey, realrezlyy, Chat GPT is trying to sell you a self development course. It doesnt understand what a self deprecating joke is.

[@lukedonohoe4835]

Simply unmatched in the quality of his content in the Watch game is Teddy! Thanks for your dedication!

[@baxoutthebox5682]

Thanks Yoda

[@xXxSMileyface611xXx]

Love the Kudo. Must have been amazing to see and hear in person :) thanks for showing the recent releases and collections

[@dannymartial7997]

I met Joe at a GS9 event. He was super chill

[@vitr8688]

Let's say, i've been waiting a whole year just for this tradition.

[@HishamElfiki]

Grand Seiko Absolutely Spectacular Beautiful Amazing Engineering Teddy Cheers Thank you so much for sharing Kind regards

[@Laz_Arus]

Thanks, Teddy and Joe. Long may this yearly tradition continue. Stunning new models are being presented here. These are still outside my budget, unfortunately, but nevertheless are a must-view for any watch enthusiast.

[@clintonshiells3095]

This was really fun! I love the Kodo, and the Genbi valley is stunning.

[@DuckySC]

Yeah, I pulled the trigger and bought a Genbi valley this morning. I adore it.

[@sumitkar8146]

All of Teddy’s content is so professionally presented - sets it apart from so much of the watch content on KZbin which is filled with shtick and the hosts making it all about themselves. As always another tremendous Episode

[@Alex-rp3og]

Amazing pieces

[@robertschriek1353]

love listening to Joe about GS!

[@dr.kevinmoore8889]

That new high beat movement is stunning. But i don't know how they can justify $45k for a rose gold watch with it.

[@Therealgdoesgshit]

Gs is an amazing brand !

[@kevinlie2725]

The perfect duo doesn't exi-

[@venzonian]

Raw SLGH021 IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

[@308tony]

SBGC275 Chronograph GMT is goddamn georggous

[@bayflowshow65]

I need a Shunbun in my life.

[@pclarin]

I love spring drive but I’ll never be able to own one. 🥲

[@altherr1957]

I had the honor to talk with Teddy today at Watches & Wonders in front of the GS booth. We also talked about the SLGW003 and agreed that it is amazing 😁 Great to see the video now with Joe

[@HelloEveryOne234]

Say my hello to teddy

[@hotsung]

GS please please please stop producing new dials and launch new bracelet, new clasp, and make smaller sports watches and you will have massive success….. signed, every GS nerds

[@mehmetsert6314]

It’s obvious that Grand Seiko is going to be one of the top tier watch-maker in near future. Their dedication to the details and innovation is ahead of swiss competitors

[@HRM.H]

Very glad we finally have a new hi-beat manualwind movement!! Been some years

[@sashagray1077]

Would love to see the Optical Multi-Layer Coating dial on a more simple watch. the GS Chronos are generally pretty distasteful IMO. It'd be nice to have that on a time-only watch to really appreciate the dial.

[@danc5677]

yeah they don't scream Grand Seiko at all, they're gaudy and don't fit with the ethos of the brand IMO

[@Chameleox]

I’d actually like to see it on one of their dive watches. I agree that the spring drive chrono/gmts are just too much. (Wouldn’t turn down a free one though)

[@whatthefuxxx]

That was my same thought too, needs a less cluttered dial to let the design shine.

[@gentlewolf]

Such a breath of fresh air compared to the boring and oh so ubiquitous rolex for insecure sheep without any personal taste.

[@Arseization]

I really, really like GS and the new releases but at this point, especially with them trying to move upwards on the pricing, not updating the clasp (arguably also the bracelet) is unacceptable and disappointing - imho. Even Tudor, which is half, sometimes a third of the price has a superb micro adjustment clasp - if you move into the 10k region you have to deliver.

[@LanguagesWithAndrew]

Thank you. I thought about writing more or less this comment but you did it for me. I recently purchased an Omega AT Worldtimer and the reason I eliminated GS from consideration was the bracelet and clasp: they're just horribly substandard (in this price range). I didn't buy a Rolex DJ because I was told by two different ADs I'd be waiting 6-12 months and I'm unwilling to play those stupid games, plus when I tried on the Omega I just fell in love with the dial: it is *gorgeous* (which is also what I love about GS, it's just that the bracelet-clasp combo are a deal-breaker).

[@dakadoodle6295]

@@LanguagesWithAndrewto be fair the aqua terra bracelet and clasp are not that much better

[@Schnitzeljunge]

@@dakadoodle6295 You’re just brainwashed

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

I’m afraid I agree.

[@fuckelonmusk]

100% this, they certainly need to update the clasps. The current gen clasps work, but they dont match the quality and dedication of the rest of the watch.

[@kinderwaff]

Always good to see Joe Kirk on the channel

[@AbeKWest]

That red dial is absolutely incredible! Hope they bring the technology to more models.

[@kimcoulter806]

Got the bamboo today

[@angkawawangcowboy2000]

The sbgj259?

[@Clyne69]

Joe wear a watch on both wrists 😂

[@caesar1752]

Those GMT's are pretty hot wow

[@Andromahlius]

I don't like GS bezels, so I'm usually interested only in their basic time or time+date watches. Currently owning a SBGA 025 and I'll maybe try to get a fancier dial in the future, but not a GMT or chronograph. For some reason I think their simple watches work best esthetically.

[@stdocyuze9000]

Somehow Joe's voice sounds like John Blackthorne.

[@stephenschroeder6567]

The 275 has *THE* dial of my dreams...but of course there are only going to be 700 of them 😞 Adding it to my list of things I'll never have right next to the Bugatti Veyron. Curse you GS...LOL

[@kovko69]

One of the best Grand Seiko movements yet. As a whole, it's close to being the best... I wish the dial had its center pinion capped off like with other GS watches. For future development, a peripheral rotor would be nice. And, for mechanical movements, GS has never done a grande date AFAIK--let's see one. Also, this is a criticism for the watch industry as a whole, but the fact that a precious metal case is many times the cost of the non-precious metal variant is extortionary. The difference in price of the raw metal input in no way justifies the cost. 1 troy oz of pure gold (i.e. 24kt) is currently at $2,333.17. The rose gold case is not only not pure gold (usually at 75% gold or 18kt), but the case alone will weigh in at around 1 maybe 1.5 troy oz in terms of gold content in total. Even when you make it into a limited edition, the price is still not justified--imagine selling the same case in silver or even just steel with only 80 pieces, it would be nowhere near the price of its precious metal counterpart. In other words, the markup is considerably high. So, the margins on the precious metal watches are huge, and are far greater than the steel and titanium offerings.

[@rYnosauro]

I'd love to see that colour changing feature applied to the Snowflake, Champagne Sunburst, and Omiwatari dials.. that would be an absolute beauty

[@rYnosauro]

Maybe, just maybe, my request seems to have come true 💖 grandseikoboutique.in/collections/elegance/products/sbgy035g-caliber-9r-20th-anniversary-limited-edition

[@profaltman]

I’ve heard Joe talk about Grand Seiko for years and met him at WatchTime NYC. His knowledge of the products and his passion for them is just infectious. SGBE225 is what I have and love.

[@nedflanders3769]

GS is next level stuff and Joe represents them like a Bauss 😊

[@USMCRonin]

Love my GS a year later and still hasn’t changed accuracy.

[@HARIHARAN-ow6bw]

Which model do you own

[@USMCRonin]

@@HARIHARAN-ow6bwsnowflake

[@zyvex128]

Agreed, I have 4 watches from Grand Seiko, Omega, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin, the accuracy of spring drive just insane when you compare it to others with just over a week. GS is the type of brand that you love it more overtime after you own one. It's understated but elegant, and with highest craftmanship quality. GS is now my favorite watch brand. Really want to add the SBGC275 to my collection if I get the chance.

[@Mikey___]

I ususally love GS dials, that Tokyo Lion red dial looks like little like a bowling ball though :(

[@watchboxer]

Experience high-end watches Grand Seiko, but cheaper than Rolex, worth it

[@ultrasonicradiation]

GS needs to upgrade their bracelets, otherwise, they cannot compete in my opinion.

[@ragnaroker85]

Easily the best tradition in the watch industry, Teddy and Joe talk Grand Seiko

[@edkwon]

Met Joe Kirk at the last Grand Seiko event in Hollywood last year, such a nice a chill guy, definitely loves the brand he works for

[@henryreed6237]

Me too man! That was quite an impressive event.

[@maxschmidt666]

I would never buy a Rolex (totally overpriced) and I love the craftsmanship behind Grand Seiko. However, I feel that their 2024 designs are just unattractive.

[@readrepairs]

Really incredible watches. Love the explanation of the technology, free-sprung etc. Perfect if they lost the necessary printing on the dial. Option of a solid case back too please. Great video BTW

[@EJ_7715]

that rose gold with the white dial is out of this world

[@EJ_7715]

The case shape on that red dial watch and the 307 is hideous. It looks unnecessarily bulky and the brushed corners are like someone took a knife and cut off part of it and they just called it a day.

[@techeddie9035]

GS is my grail. So underrated.

[@DanielDahl-i9p]

How is it underrated? Every reviewer raves about it. I tried a couple on and they feel cheap and light. Also the aphanumeric names dont help matters. They mostly look the same.

[@justbagsnorooster8506]

@@DanielDahl-i9p I'm with you. I so want to like GS, and have been back to ADs and boutiques multiple times thinking I must be missing something that the reviewers are seeing. I end up leaving baffled each time. When the watches were available in the $5k range it made more sense. Now that they seem to expect $10k for everything (does anyone actually pay that?) they don't seem underrated at all. If anything, I'd call them overrated given the ugly bracelets devoid of what are standard convenience features even at lower price points.

[@Badonicus]

Teddy, either grow it out or shave it....that dirty sanchez is nasty

[@VRGNHNS]

The Tokyo Lion!

[@Billywoo12]

Easy to like, difficult to love.

[@EricOnYouTube]

Ohhhhhhh.... I want a grand seiko

[@Robert-vw3od]

Grand Seiko are better than Rolex.

[@TheHarryb]

Congrats on the 1M subscribers Teddy. Nice video. I love GS.

[@2manysigns]

These I'm assuming are in the Wonders category of the Watches and Wonders theme .

[@robcameron9351]

Joe is the top marketing guy in watches. It’s crazy. The Grand Seiko spirit is in this guys soul.

[@andrewdavid9333]

As a very happy GS owner(x2) why must I go to Rolex and Omega for a precious metal full bracelet watch? This is an easy win/win, please get this done!

[@AngelRivera-fp9md]

Teddy loves Grand Seiko with the same passion Nico Leonard hates Hublot. I would love to see a collab between those two.

[@joshjacob1530]

best quality vs spookiest alchemy. I am more on the alchemt science over math science if u understand.

[@joshjacob1530]

@ClickOnMyProfile78. ok gib watches first

[@robin2thek]

Watch is fine. All bracelets in a watch over $3000 should have a micro adjustment without tools imo. This is a dealbreaker for me and when there is an updated snowflake with a new clasp I will be there waiting.

[@MP_pov]

Great conversation. Love Grand Seiko, sadly for me they don’t lose value as much on the pre owned market as I’d like! One day though, one day…

[@to.ni1411]

Grand Seiko is killing it!!!! Congrats

[@jeremysmith9696]

Anyone else think Joe's voices sounds like George Clooney?

[@fabricebrun9287]

That red dial and kodo are just wouah 😍

[@arthurfraner3957]

Teddy , you and Britt Pierce are the only watch channels I watch(no pun intended😂). Simple , to the point , and professional

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

Grand Seiko 😘

[@LagBomer]

How can you produce so many quality videos a week? You must have a power house behind you. You must be The Seiko Official Embassador. Nothing wrong with that, but it is overwhelming. Out of this world videos.😮

[@plasmathunderdx]

I saw went to go see the SBGC275 in person and it blew me away. I walked out with it that day and so far the time keeping still has been dead on accurate. I saw the SLGW003 yesterday and it was extremely light and thin. I’m not too sure about the manual winding but considering it has a 80hour power reserve it might be okay.

[@rafbruder9167]

So early lmao

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Appreciate you for jumping in early. Thanks for watching!

[@Thankyou_3]

You had me until you mentioned Spring Drive. This video would have been perfect if you guys didn’t mention anything about the Spring Drive. Spring Drive is watering down the brand. Automatic and manual wound movements is what Grand Seiko should consist of. Push that Spring Drive down the line to Seiko for goodness sake. Quit toying around with electronic IC parts.

[@Thankyou_3]

@@TeddyBaldassarre You had me until you mentioned Spring Drive. This video would have been perfect if you guys didn’t mention anything about the Spring Drive. Spring Drive is watering down the brand. Automatic and manual wound movements is what Grand Seiko should consist of. Push that Spring Drive down the line to Seiko for goodness sake. Quit toying around with electronic IC parts.

[@techeddie9035]

@@Thankyou_3 Luddite. 🤣

[@WelcomeWithinMyDream]

"We're very honored to be here. We're trying to showcase new and innovative things." Rolex... same GMT2, different color... Uuuu very innovative... Honestly

[@iam_nick]

Uh huh uh huh non stop

[@DocMulholland]

Best video about watches I've seen in a long time. I could listen to you guys talking about GS releases and stories for hours 😊

[@u.u.u9969]

The seconds hadd are not moving. I’m out

[@ithehappy1]

Great watches undoubtedly. Greater marketing strategy. Keep overpraising to shoot up the price. This guy looks really cool like, Teddy, but yeah ....

[@hsheuw]

1:00 “It’s Grand Seiko! Never take an easy path” MY A*S,😂! It has repeatedly shown that it has all the audacity to release overly thick and large model with vomit-worthy buckle. They can wisely offer models with : 1. less power reserve (40-50 hrs sounds right) 2. Rolex-like thinness and case diameter 3. State of the art buckle with glide-lock like mechanism 4. Tapered bracelet AND 5. still come with outstandingly beautiful dial Yet they choose not to do the above and brazenly offer vomit-inducingly large and thick watches in 2024😂.

[@AndrewKandel-zh7mo]

Teddy, given your AD status with GS, the upcoming event at the store and a loyal fan base hoping for continued excitement from Seiko, can you please consider a review of the Credor Kuon GCLX999? Credor recently created an English language version of their website and this (I believe fabulous) line along with the Golden Leaf line seems primed to be the "team" they may bring to the global field as the next step in their evolution. This particular reference is Manual Spring Drive, Porcelain dials, more elaborate Zaratsu polishing than that of GS, etc. Would love to hear your thoughts. No one has really done a thorough YT video on them beyond the Eichi II...

[@1vegasdood]

I really like to see two young dudes passionate about legit watches without all the pomp and circumstance.

[@robin2thek]

Grand seiko should change name to Limited edition. Limited edition bs. Limited editions brings 0 value. 50 pieces, 700 pieces, 1000 pieces. The next year it will bs the same again. Imo GSs is great but they really need to focus down.

[@davidbcg286]

Remove the power reservoir on simple dial, such as GMT watches… Grand Seiko is both magical and yet lacking some magic. I’m also baffled at why Grand Seiko hasn’t come up with the best bracelet in the world yet.

[@Berkeyballer]

Drinking game - every time Joe says “you know” as a filler, and/ or every time Teddy unknowingly mutters “mmhmm” as a form of acknowledgment. Good luck.

[@FriedlandM]

The only thing I don’t love about Grand Seiko is the name Grand Seiko. I think if the same watches were marketed under a different, one word, high-end sounding brand name, they would fly off the shelves.

[@frogsplorer]

That Birch Bark is an almost perfect dress watch. All the features I would want and nothing I don’t.

[@Diderot68]

I have been quite anti Seiko. The titanium manual wind SLGW003 could be my favourite GS. Looking forward to see it in flesh soon

[@galang4377]

I was always a fan of Seiko and Grand Seiko but when I bought the High beat white birch in Grand Seiko Philippines, I became so disappointed. It just cant keep time and is always advanced by two to three minutes per day. I bought it bec of the reviews in this channel. Ive had it for more than six months and it still runs fast - definitely beating faster than it should that it sucks.

[@darealrulezbreaker9493]

I wonder which Titaniom alloy they use.. since there are different alloys that could be described as "brilliant hard Titanium". Also they say that its twice as hard as Steel, but in my experience Titanium is a lot tougher than steal but not harder, e.g. it scratches easier but is tougher against deformation compared to steel.. which makes me even more curious which kind of Titanium alloy formula they use and what the actual hardness of it is.

[@DrIstoris]

I love GS dials and their movements, but overall I don’t like the way their watches look- they either look too chunky or the dial doesn’t fit overall watch aesthetic. The bracelets are subpar too. The “dress” watches look good, but I’m not really interested in them.

[@bencze465]

The guy bullshits a lot, the wording.. patented this innovtive that... too much marketing...

[@pukenanginang]

Amazing timepiece that is readily available to real watch enthusiasts. Love the bird like touch in the winding mechanism. Value for your money!

[@king_of_queens]

Basically the ONLY interview (and brand) worth visiting this year. Gaudy-land is pretty boring…

[@joemourad]

They have amazing watches but I just wish their prices were a bit lower… 45k for that gold watch and it comes with a leather strap? Also 11k for the stainless steel is a bit too much as well… just a bit too exaggerated in my opinion.

[@hiburn8]

me and my dad were at W&W this year on the press days as guests from Panerai, and spot you walking around. You looked pretty rushed so we didnt try and stop you for a cheeky picture, but maybe next year! hope you enjoyed it teddy!

[@ballsworthy]

Upload a short with just the sound of the kodo. Without the talking in the background.

[@f1hotrod527]

Can Grand Seiko sell me a dial from the chronograph GMT so I can use it on an SKX mod? Maybe for like $100.

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

That red dial to me reads as pearloid which doesn't look bad, but to me has cheap plastic connotations. I see pearloid and I think they're saving money by not using pearl or abalone, now obviously this is very red which those aren't but still, the feelings associated with something that looks exactly like pearloid especially in a color that isn't natural, will have cheap connotations with most any person who plays electric guitar.

[@clo2715]

SBGE307 Tokyo lion looks amazing.

[@ralami6183]

Love Grand Seiko’s sport models but damn 44.5😣

[@MrSaadmubarak]

I love but Grand Seiko, but they always seem to price their precious metals too high.

[@rickjason215]

I like the simple Grand Seiko watches. This watch with every complication on it is too busy.

[@zmk666666]

GS is becoming boring from a dial standpoint. Repeating the same dials with different straps.

[@arkinarslani4877]

45k for a seiko is crazy, at that point you can get SO MUCH more watch for the money