I Can't Believe Grand Seiko Did This To Me

At this year’s GPHG awards, I saw the people from Grand Seiko do something I couldn’t quite believe.
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[@bstp2023]

Thank you so much Andrew for sharing this with us and allowing us to experience that touching moment during Grand Seiko's incredibly humble acceptance speech!

[@vktravellog1242]

What I love about Grand Seiko is that they have a story around their watches and incorporate nature as a theme into their dials. They are not just a watch but a time piece that takes your imagination to the creation envisioned by the designer!

[@lukespector5550]

Like what Rowan Atkinson would wear.

[@hawkeye454]

You sir are a hero to the watch community.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@johnnygyro4090]

There’s no question GS is passionate about what they’re doing. You can see it in what they are putting out, from the spring drive, the beautiful dials, the colors, etc. And each year, it seems like they improve upon themselves. I could go on and on. What a great brand.

[@mastodon5220]

the bracelets looks cheap af , the case design is bland yeah they do some textured dials wich are cool but thats nothing they came up with themselves and paying 5k more for a “Grand“ on the dial before Seiko is hideous Rolex & GS fanboys are like cult followers who blindly accept evreything their simp brand puts out

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

@@mastodon5220 I suggest you don't buy one.

[@kalinfoster3671]

@@mastodon5220 you sound like MVMNT man

[@mastodon5220]

@@kalinfoster3671 u know what is more funny than some brainless simps who spend a few grand on the Grand before Seiko? how butthurt they are when u confront them with the reality.

[@thachnguyen5836]

@@mastodon5220 grow up

[@Superdada]

I remember seeing a short video of the mechanical bird bath and I was stunned… for multiple reasons. - Firstly, stunned by the mechanical wizardry of it all. It’s a creative masterpiece that should be in an museum. I’m a Mechanical Engineer and I can hardly imagine the complexity of it all. - Secondly, I was stunned how something such as this piece got so little coverage and attention. It’s a showcase of human ingenuity and imagination. We obsess over a green and black bezel with (gasp!) the crown on the opposite side, yet ignore true masterpieces.

[@egeuzun2059]

I cannot find any videos on that can you link me or name a video please

[@TheHiddenNarrative]

Have you ever seen videos on automatons made by Jaquet Droz? (The watch company is named after him). He has one called "The Writer" that took my breath away.

[@Superdada]

@@TheHiddenNarrative I vaguely remember it from a documentary. If I remember correctly, the mechanical boy was writing a script that could be loaded into it, is that correct? What a marvel....

[@michaelfierman3256]

Really cool to see those speeches, particularly the young guy. Almost overwhelmed by the moment...just as we all should be by their creation.

[@Rhal63]

Well said and English isn’t his first language.

[@mayankpahuja1876]

What I love about Grand Seiko now is that they inspire me like no other watches. Forget about all the stories and dials and complications. It's a humble work, they don't talk much but create one amazing piece after another. Maybe, someday I would be able to afford them and I also know that I can walk into their store and can get one of them instead of returning empty handed. And then some woke Rolex hypebeast would think I am painting destroyer anarchist.

[@GailitisPrintmaking]

Let's just wait a couple of years and no doubt Andrew is going to be on the jury.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

How cool would that be? 😃

[@lukespector5550]

Also, those Grand Seiko models will be available 2nd Hand (cough) for a LOT less than rival Swiss!

[@johnburgess6572]

Best "Talking Face " video ever !!! You covered a lot of ground and expressed it quite well. The automaton strikes wonder and awe of man's creativity and will . Thank you

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you very much!

[@smgeraldo]

Grand Seiko all day every day, for me, and with respect to other brands, you can keep AP, PP, Rolex, VC, GS just have such a deep honesty along with supreme mechanical AND quartz genius and ability, without the arrogance of Swiss brands. GS forever! 👍👍👍❤️ Fabulous video, we’ll done Andy.

[@Disturban]

It’s so mad to see you in the flesh! Didn’t realise you had this channel. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@claudiustanciu05]

Having suggested this video and clicking it and hearing the voice of Watchfinder(after coming from a video there), thinking the YT app went haywire and then reading the channel description and finally associated a face to the voice. Great experience. Thank you for what you are doing, you made me love watches and appreciate all the brands. Keep doing what you do to inspire others. Cheers, you got a new sub!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for your kind words and for subscribing!

[@ritethumstik]

I love to see your passion here, Andrew. It reminds me why I love this hobby, and why I try to inspire this passion in others, in my friends and my customers. Timepieces are so much more than time keepers. Your point to the struggle of creation, the work and passion that goes into these pieces, is a wake up call more of us could give credence to. Well done, sir.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@icewarped]

What an amazing perspective into the dedication and passion that goes into making the timepieces we all love. The creation of timeless works of art and function to capture our time in the current throw-away culture reminds me of why I collect/wear/and eventually pass down these pieces. The humility by the GS team in their award acceptance is just inspiring.

[@andyholton7959]

More story’s definitely, thanks for sharing 👌🏻🤙🏻

[@Zotrax1946]

A sublime delight! Such a great, and emotional vid!!! Thanks

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for watching!

[@JulioAguilar01]

I like this approach to telling their stories, makes it more human and relatable as you mention

[@tiagocarvalho6257]

Yes. Thank you, Andrew. Amazing watch content. I wish you all the best!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

It sounds like you had some fun in Switzerland! I agree with you about connecting with a brand on a personal level. Sometimes the marketing approach it’s so clinical that the art/passion gets lost!

[@Giovan_Nino]

What a spectacular watch from Grand Seiko..thanks Andrew…👍

[@RobBrook]

Thanks for sharing Andrew! First chance I've had to see the acceptance speech. Great to hear you met them.

[@PretzelLogic88]

Brilliant vid! May this experience in Geneva inspire you to continue sharing your passion with us for years to come 🙏

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you! I hope so!

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

Only go to Geneva if you've got a large sum of money to spend...

[@coffeeisgood102]

That’s it. I’m saving for a Grand Seiko.

[@alineharam]

I saw a man who did something special, with human feeling. It is just a time piece, I know, but it shows how clever and wonderful humans are when they want to create something. It was a special moment, thank you for showing us excellence.

[@BigTwinkle]

'Juror and prize winner'😳🤔🤣

[@TheSnookerGym]

I was welling up at the end there!

[@tods.9947]

There is a story during the automatic chronograph competition when Zenith did the press release of the first El Primero. Seiko president Hattori was there and dropped by the booth and congratulated Zenith on their achievement. He did not mention the imminent release of the first production 6139 watches that were going on sale about a month later in Japan. There is a lot of humility and class in that response.

[@FourIntoOne]

Just stumbled across your channel - was rather hoping you would do something outside of Watchfinder - Subscribed!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you!

[@mitchmitchell9588]

You are just the man to tell the stories behind the watches. Feechrissake, you made the ceramic Pepsi bezel story compelling. Imagine what you could do with real grist for the storytelling mill.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

You can watch the entire GPHG awards right here: live.gphg.org/en/events/gphg-2022?language=en

[@Bhethar]

I honestly would have cried seeing that in person. This is why I love watches. It’s not a mechanical object. It’s someone’s story, it’s someone’s pain and joy. It’s a piece of life and history on your wrist.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

The whole room went “aww” at one point!

[@HRM.H]

Van Cleef and Arpels are artists at its finest. A combination between watchmaking , jewelry and automaton

[@joshs3916]

That bird bath is incredible

[@FooChuanJing]

I have been watching Watchfinder vids and can finally put a face to the voice. 😂

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I hope it’s a satisfying conclusion!

[@FooChuanJing]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Indeed! There's a quality to your voice that is very unique, and your passion for watches speaks to me. I wish you every success on both channels 👍🏻💐

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@FooChuanJing thanks very much!

[@tianzshitty]

damn… when I heard your voice, I immediately knew you were watchfinder. I have been watching so many videos on watchfinder but didn’t know how you looked like till this video 😅

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Hope I didn’t disappoint 😅

[@Pasta1nc]

Brilliant. Superbly said, Mr. Morgan.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you!

[@labibrafid4976]

Wow you're the voice behind the watchfinder & co videos. Glad to know that.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Hello 👋

[@EricBishard]

What I love about Grand Seiko, it says for itself. Thank you, Arigato...

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

This was really really nice. I’m hoping the whole award ceremony can be viewed online somewhere and I will check it out. Thank you for sharing. Regarding judging who else in the world knows more about watches than the talking hands?! There’s that Jack Forster chap now in watch box who seems to know his onions but probably a bit elitist, Tim Mosso, the American chap on chrono24, the likeable German nutter on Watches tv. Who else? I vote AM

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

You can view the whole thing here: live.gphg.org/en/events/gphg-2022?language=en

[@NinjaNovice]

Thank you for making this video.

[@thesunone]

2 mins into the vid and I was just about to ask who exactly was whose vocal coach, you or Watchfinder, haha. Glad I had a quick peek at the channel info 😅 saved making a complete arse of myself lol

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I taught the WF guy everything he knows 😂

[@lousyshot1]

It's so true. We love watches because of the story they tell of their designers, their creators, and their owners. The very people that trade money in order to have access to those creations.

[@Rich_Lambert]

Just found this channel and saw your face for the first time...a pleasant surprise.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

The floral birdbath watch....WOW FUCKIN WOW I thought that was a joke then you showed it and my jaw never left the floor until you moved one. I want to just see that in person.

[@ricowingfield4992]

Great content, very moving.

[@hibernopithecus7500]

It seems passion is contagious. The passion of the event represented perfectly by your passion in relaying it. Thank you so much for watching? No. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

You’re welcome (and thank you for watching 😁)

[@hibernopithecus7500]

@@AndrewMorganWatches 🤣

[@LambentOrt]

Awww... that was really quite emotional.

[@alexshin2331]

Holy balls. I recognized you by your voice. Totally had no idea. KZbin’s random recommendation. Subscribed!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks 😁

[@misufriendersts9467]

Passion is indeed the only driving force to move towards excellence. I believe it will reward you veey soon. Thank you for this video

[@nelsonprendergast9655]

I saw your video title, and clicked on it to see what happened. While watching the video I said to myself, I've heard that voice? It's nice to have a face to the voice and hands...liked and subscribed!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Oh hey! Thanks for watching 😁

[@roderikvanl]

so fun to see ur face behind that superb voice!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Hello! Thanks for watching 👋

[@Davetheweeb]

Hey Andrew, love this new channel. My only criticism is I think visually when I think it might look better if you were sitting, maybe at a desk and more relaxed. Maybe with a more brown or wood hue to the setup. When I think watches I think elegant, warm, and luxury. The blue hue plain background feels a little rigid and cold. Can’t wait to see where this channel takes you!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I haven’t got room for anything else 😅

[@jackprichard6780]

I wear my Seiko 5 with pride because it shares something with that Grand Seiko. The same way a Toyota Corolla shared something with the Toyota formula one cars. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@clamantJTV]

Oh cmon, how can I not click on this video. Love your thumbnails and titles.

[@RelojesYRelojes]

so im picking up on the 18th Nov, my new grand seiko and this made me fall in love even more with the brand! thanks andrew! nailed it with this video!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

That’s a lot of GS! Enjoy it 😁

[@shiraz1736]

On the 18th? Or your 18th GS?

[@RelojesYRelojes]

@@shiraz1736 on the 18th of November! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i see now why andrew was confused sorry!

[@shiraz1736]

@@RelojesYRelojes I was going to suggest you talk with someone about your addiction. 😂

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@RelojesYRelojes oh my mistake! It was quite late and I misread 😅

[@jameshoward9700]

Always a pleasure to have ones preconceptions and prejudices challenged in a positive, life affirming way. Despite all the marketing gloss, there is real passion in the watch industry and many of the creations are very far from rational! I'm never likely to have a bird bath automaton in my from room, but boy am I glad it exists! GS is a crazy passionate company, far smaller than most would think, but hidden behind respectful, humble, Japanese reserve. Unusual today and I like that.

[@johnkidd797]

I bought a Seiko Sharp edge GMT in blue dial/bezel and I was blown away by the quality. I then within a week was addicted and bought a G.S. GMT chronograph and it truly is a thing of beauty. I would love a Kodo but I would have to remortgage the house..........👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cwachtel8643]

Makes me proud to wear a Grand Seiko!

[@plostyle786]

Finally. A face to the famous voice

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@carterholt4806]

Grand Seiko over everything

[@JoseMorales-vw4qf]

1 word: Outstanding

[@VictorCho]

Watchfinder man! Just made the connection.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Hello!

[@VictorCho]

@Talking Hands | Andrew Morgan Watches I must say that your channel is top shelf! Thank you for your honest insights about this great hobby. Stay safe.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@VictorCho thank you very much 😊

[@anthonywhitney634]

I wonder if Andrew could become the 'Billy Crystal' to this award ceremony?

[@londonapologetics]

Great video as always!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks 😊

[@brianpercival1829]

I wore my Grand Seiko Snowflake for Christmas. It does gather attention. Nice to see the people who makes it and their passion for watch design.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

They really do. It’s very impressive for a big corporation.

[@HeBeHu]

Holy shit, it's the Watchfinder voice dude!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Why hello

[@7spenceb]

Great video. I love love the back stories and wit. Nico may be right about some things but you don't need the click baity titles. It's not why we're here.

[@anthonywhitney634]

Nice. As I sit here amateurishly restoring a crappy old Seiko, I can see the love goes all the way to the top.

[@HenryDarr]

Truly blessed to have witnessed that acceptance speech 💯

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Nico's just called GS wearers wife beaters

[@hibernopithecus7500]

I love Nico, but he’s such a butthurt, jealous little Rolex fanboy when it comes to GS 🤣

[@japanwatchesuk5387]

@@hibernopithecus7500 Nico likes, the watch market, not watches themselves. If you look at the market for Grand Seiko it's very weak. Therefore he can't profit from it easily. Hence why he hates on Grand Seiko

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

The dudes basically a reseller so he "hates" other brands other than those that he resells for above retail like rolex, ap, patek, Richard mille. He praise this brands to high heaven so their value goes up so he makes more money

[@alwayspooh1588]

@@jessISaRicePrincess Yep, that he is.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

@@jessISaRicePrincess To be fair, he could move the whole market for GS, but GS does look like basically a kimonoed Japanese pigtail with a mustache and a katana

[@pk464]

One reason I love my GS.

[@rodsalvador3608]

That's it! It's not the technology. It's the hard work, and the stories. And once you have the watch, it's the story of your life imbued on an object. For all time.

[@e.l.2555]

I can see why you took the decision to leave. This is a great video and I’m guessing it wouldn’t have been made at watchfinder?

[@simptrix007]

There is nothing to compete with entry level spring drive GS.

[@geisteswissenschaft]

I recognize that voice I know for years now and finally see the speaker for the first time.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Glad to have you here!

[@chrishoyt7548]

How Swiss, typical and predictable. GS on the ther hand ow human. Great video Andrew. Your human interest aspect is refreshing. Would you consider doing a few more of these on people I'm the industry? Start with GS I would like to know more about them or the Presage team. Thank you, Chris

[@thetruebatman4632]

I, personally, would LOVE to have some story time videos explaining how these watchmakers ended up where they did on these watches. Stick your nose in there Andrew. The worst they can do is tell you you’re not rich enough lol.

[@ReflectionsonFaith]

Love this. Thank you.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@ReflectionsonFaith]

@@AndrewMorganWatches just DM'd you on Instagram about this. Keep up the great work!

[@legacywatchguy8333]

I cannot wait for your histories! Since you ended with Grand Seiko...again, may I put in a plug for your first "History of Time" to start with Seiko, and Kintaro Hattori!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Lots of great stories to tell!

[@legacywatchguy8333]

@@AndrewMorganWatches...what an amazing Brazilian Gran Prix. So, if each driver were a watch...how would you describe them?

[@castleincorporated]

he did the finger thing! hahaha!

[@Timjacks01]

Your best video yet 💪🏻

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@MaartenAnna]

Wow, I almost welled up there as well a little. Beautiful 👍

[@willl5250]

Whoa. After years of hearing his voice on watchfinder, first time I'm seeing his face, and for some reason I can't seem to match it to his face/mouth moving. I just imagined they were talking hands this whole time.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Face for radio, eh 😅

[@LivingInSFlorida]

Which company manufactures the birdbath clock?

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Van Cleef and Arpels

[@DanjaKOG]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Thank you sir

[@nelsonmcnamara]

this is the first time i see your face, takes some time to adjust. Always associate this voice with a hand. Good job btw. love the channel

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Think how my wife feels 😅 thanks for watching!

[@HazukiKyouko]

The voice sounded familiar your from watch finder yeah it's you, nice to see a face reveal . Almost bought most watches just beacause of the that alluring voice.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Hello 👋

[@JoeSmith-np6nz]

One day I will have a white birch

[@gmotionedc5412]

Wow almost teared up

[@cameronbowers5842]

that voice holy mother of god

[@vimagreg]

Hey I know this voice! Great to have found this channel!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you for watching!

[@mell3109]

Can you imagine what GS will be doing in the next 10 years? I bet they ramp up on complications big time

[@DarrenBates]

My dream is to own a Grand Seiko.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

You can make that dream happen 👍

[@DonDon-df5ie]

Loving thr channel. What's your take on Christopher Ward watches?

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

The Bel Canto is the only real experience I’ve had with them and that was my favourite watch this year!

[@birdytiger]

Ok, say that ten times fast

[@rizalstrato8489]

Ok now i can finally see not jus the hands.. lol

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

😁

[@irisfailsafe]

If Andrew is a jury Tom has to be one as well. He can judge the is it weird enough price

[@docfluty]

I think that when many of us look at watches we assume they were done by robots. Questioning the reasoning why this watches date window is 1mm this way, not at the 6 position ot why the lugs are too long and a myriad of other personal nit-picking things. We forget that there are artist working in tandem with engineers trying to create a vision and follow an ethos. I wish more stories come out on why certain watches were designed a certain way. I really dont think my Omiwatari looks like the path of the gods but I enjoy the story behind it. Some watches were obviously designed for mass appeal, looking at you pelagos 39, but I would love to hear from the teams making creative works.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Well said!

[@superwombat42]

As a subscriber, the clickbait title doesn't bother me, other videos here and at Watchfinder have already convinced me that Mr. Morgan will provide relevant and interesting content. If the clickbait works to obtain and keep viewers (hence the "bait") then it has done its job. If one feels deceived by clickbait, then it's on them. Much like the saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" videos shouldn't be judged by their title. Unfortunately, the cogs on the marketing machine grind ever onward. Keep on keepin' on, Andrew.

[@petrduchac2580]

Please improve the audio quality high pitch syllables in this video are for some reason very sharp. Otherwise it's very nice video.

[@theshadowman1398]

And I still will never even consider a grand Seiko for a second since I consider them utterly overpriced and dull