I’ve Got A New Watch And It’s INCREDIBLE

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Tell me why you think my watch choice is excellent

[@sylinmino]

In retrospect, this choice shouldn't surprise me in the slightest--you have been gushing about it nonstop on the channel 😅. It's really a wonderful piece, I've tried it on several times in person and would've considered it if I didn't already have an SBGA413. Wear it in good health!

[@RoytheLevy]

🤦

[@CACOPHONIE]

coz you don't like Rolex enough 😂.

[@sylinmino]

@@skellington2000 because full quartz is not as mechanically elegant as spring drive, and that's the big thing spring drive captures: accuracy of quartz, artistry of mechanical. And based on how resilient and persistent Seiko has been, I highly doubt Spring Drive will stop being hard to repair that soon in the future. Also, your logic isn't even fully sound because plenty of mechanical watches are even more hellish to service than spring drive.

[@robertlock6041]

As to your watch choice, this GS just about has it all: excellent proportions, wrist comfort, technological sophistication and sheer beauty. It's an amazing piece. Congratulations! 😀👍

[@watcheswithabdullah]

Many congrats Andrew! After all the wonderful stories you've given us for so long, you deserve a killer watch like the Grand Seiko Omiwatari! The $50,000 Credor Eichii ii is my all time favorite video on the Watchfinder channel. You spoke of it with such passion! It's only fitting that years later, you got yourself this watch! May you wear it in good health always! 😊

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks man! Take care 😊

[@jebbytunnelcoats1182]

I love what both Seiko and Grand Seiko have been doing. That piece can be worn in so many settings and only watch people would realise how valuable it is. Great purchase.

[@Thomas_Burnett]

I must admit, I have been lusting after the Omiwatari ever since I first saw it. It has been the first Grand Seiko that has had that effect on me. The lack of a power reserve on the dial is a sure fire winner and the fact that it is manually wound is truly romantic for a Watch nerd. I just wish that I could afford one. Congratulations on your new Watch Andrew 👏 A beautiful choice. Enjoy it and wear it in good health. ✊

[@somedigitalist7681]

I don't think Grand Seiko has ever officially said why they started putting the power reserve indicators on their spring drive movements, but if you look back at the developmental history of spring drive at GS, you'll see that the primary engineering challenge in developing the movement was in getting the power reserve to a usable length. The first prototype in 1983 would only run for 4 hours, and it took until 2004 for the movement to have a long enough power reserve to use automatic winding and enter series production. I think this is why they started putting the power reserve on the dial, to mark their engineering achievement with spring drive. Someone should ask the people at GS whether that's actually the case, by the way (hint, hint).

[@blursedoftimes405]

Wow. Astute observation.

[@31-seconds-ago71]

Not having any close friends who can afford or have an interest in this hobby, I'm glad when our favourite youtubers share their new pieces. Especially when it is people like Andrew who don't just buy and sell 10s of watches a year. Congrats man! Enjoy in good health!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much 😁

[@barfymann362]

All this time, I had no idea Andrew is also a Sci-Fi author.

[@michaelfierman3256]

Yeah I read his book Vessel. It was great.

[@EnLsLoveLiveLife]

Yeah and he looks like Dr. Strange

[@mrartdeco]

No wonder his script is always on point and his play of words is amazing

[@darrenl8290]

@@mrartdeco Sshh he'll hear you 😂

[@jaydawg0006]

No one does, that’s why he still makes these watch videos 😂

[@bigwangmark]

Have to admit over the past few weeks I have had Grand Seikos on my mind a lot. Even after looking at other high end brands I still desire a grand seiko. This one you have or the SLGH017 night birch and SLGA007 blue ripples of Lake Suwa are my picks. Not sure which one i like the most but then finding them in my city is the real challenge.

[@d7r_tv]

Night Birch pretty based... hoping it will come with a Spring Drive version.

[@fiend7777]

The SLGA007 is limited edition and long sold out everywhere 😢. You’ll have to get it second hand

[@alang5293]

Go for the spring drive, i find it much better than the hi-beat. The SLGA021 is not a limited edition

[@jimbob119874]

I have one AD in my city that sells Rolex, Omega, Patek, Tudor, IWC, and Grand Seiko. The problem is, I cannot stand the store manager and refuse to purchase anything from them. This forced me to look at alternatives such as Chrono 24 where I found Omicron Watches in Tokyo. All up, including shipping and taxes, I managed to save thousands of NZ dollars over purchasing from my local AD. I have the full 5-year warranty and it only took a few days to arrive (including Customs clearance). Omicron's customer service, communications, range, and prices were fantastic and I recommend them if you don't have a local supplier.

[@johnburrow4124]

Excellent video! You bring up a solid, foundational point that often gets overlooked: personal connection and taste. There are pieces that sit high on paper. But, at the end of the day, if it doesn’t make you happy or smile or feel fuzzy, it isn’t the watch for you. You found one that does those things, and that should be celebrated. For me? I haven’t a clue. I always seek out the Omega/IWC/Tudor thing as “this seems right - a GADA piece.” And, then, I remember the Dornblüth. I melt. I remember a Habring and blush. I think about a vintage Longines and smile. Those might do it for me. And I don’t know why.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

You’re not wrong about those pieces. Sublime.

[@Boeing747-8i]

I felt the same way the day I bought my IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Spitfire, IW387901. I always loved IWC since I was a teenager, loved that it was the first perfect looking watch to me in 20 years, that it was released in Goodwood, which is where I bought it, and that it has “747” in its serial number. I’m a pilot, I love Goodwood, I fly 747s and I always dreamt of flying a spitfire, which I aim to do this year. This watch is a symbol of so many dreams of mine coming true. Thanks for sharing your passions, Andrew. So happy that you started flying!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

They have spitfires coming in and out of Headcorn where I’m learning. Lining up behind one was quite a treat 😁

[@Boeing747-8i]

@@AndrewMorganWatches Ohhh - grass…😊 Thought you might be in that area. Best of luck and enjoyment for your training. And say hi to the sheep for me and the Mrs. BTW: For work, I‘m wearing my Tudor BB GMT M79830RB-0003, which causes me to miss my IWC terribly - AND IT‘S ALL YOUR FAULT.😜 Not a Rolex person myself, and she’s an „almost“ perfect tool-watch for me. Love her. Thanks for that.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@Boeing747-8i I get accused of errant spending quite a bit 😅

[@lucgeoffrion1970]

I am still looking at the SLGA007 (as my grail watch), which is the blue version of the Suwa theme, with a slight increase in the diameter and a 5 days power reserve. The blue is quite mesmerizing, but congrats with your choice, which was in my top 3!

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Grand seiko watches are simply brilliant. Some of the best finishing and dial designs out there. Some hate it but I think the spring drive is inspired. My favourite line are the evo 9s, especially the green birch and the new lake Suwa. If they made a bracelet as good quality as their watches, minds would be blown, money would be spent, lives would be graced with the magic of grand seiko

[@longnguyennhat6291]

I knew exactly which watch you bought when I saw the thumbnail, congratulations on your new watch. I got into Grand Seiko because of your videos, so thank you for that.

[@soundssimple1]

Well done sir, well deserved. I remember my first desired watch I had to have. Back in the late 70's I had gone thru Timex models as a teenager and ( red ) LED's until I discovered LCD Seiko. I just had to have it. Stainless steel case, bracelet and an LCD display. A months wages later it was mine. Bliss. Lost it travelling and have since bought it again. I now own a varied collection but always go back to wearing the old Seiko LCD with my old leather bomber jacket and trainers. The best days. I understand your feeling of 'I have it , I done it ! " wear it with pride and joy.

[@slapi2006]

Nico Leonard has left the chat... 😛

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahhhh you got the Omiwatari?!?! I LOVE IT!!! 💕💕💕✨✨✨✨🎉🎉🎉

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks! Feel better soon ❤️

[@fab873]

Fantastic choice Andrew, I actually tried on the Omiwatari a few months ago and fell in love with the elegance, the incredible dial, and the magnificence of the movement finishing…

[@bobcat409]

Congratulations. I recently purchased by black faced GS GMT spring drive. I absolutely love it. With a date and power reserve in front, it is about as different as can be from yours. But I still get why you chose yours. They are tremendous watches.

[@CapttTob]

Thank you Andrew, thank you for putting into words the enthusiasm us, normal watch lovers, have when picking up the watch WE want, not what others tell us to like.

[@mr22guy]

Congrats! I hope it brings you joy and satisfaction. I yearned for this one watch as a kid, and now that I actually have some money I went to grab one and it's long discontinued. I could buy a used one, but I started hunting for the better or higher-end version of it. After a few years and many watches, I figured out that the only thing that would make me happy is that $200 thing I wanted as a kid, so I got a used one and I'm STOKED.

[@brianpercival1829]

Welcome Andrew to the GS family. I also have a GS Snowflake spring drive, it has the reserve dial. Special occasion watch like Christmas and New Years with friends when you don't want to be 'that guy' showing off a Rolex or Patek Phillipe. It always starts a conversation. But like many watches, you want to preserve it's new looks. I wear it on special occasions only. It sits next to my Chopard Classic in the watch case.

[@jpdemer5]

Just got my second GS . . . and I have a dreadful feeling that it won't be my last. (First one was the SBGP017 "Sea of Clouds", which also has that sometimes-silver, sometimes-blue dial.) They really are works of art.

[@_urahara_]

Congrats on having this masterpiece with you 😊 As I've learned on my own watch collecting journey, the watch just tells the time, it is the bearer who tells the story. What a great story indeed for you 👌

[@dhunter1133]

The funny thing about the power reserve on this watch (I have its sister, the 009 Tsuki Tenshin) is that you might be inclined to think it makes sense to have it because these aren't automatic watches. But what you find out when owning one is that you cannot overwind these; when the watch is fully wound, the winding mechanism comes to a full stop. So basically, you don't need the power reserve to tell you when to stop winding; just wind it whenever you put it on until it can't be wound further and you're good. No PR indicator needed.

[@LectioDivina33]

Great taste Andrew. My Grail watch is also the Credor Eichii II & many A Lange & Sohnes' 🤣. I have instead the Seiko SARX029 with a beautiful minimalistic Urushi dial. My favourite GS is also the Omiwatari and it's great on the wrist but expensive. My current go to watches for dress are Seiko SARX029 for its minimilistic philosophy which ties in with my love for minimalism and the watch I was aiming for, for nearly one year and recently purchased is the entry level luxury Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT Blue GMT hand on black. I love its aviation & travel philosophy which ties in with my recreational travelling. Ciao

[@alang5293]

I own two GS. Spring drive and a hi-beat. I prefer the spring drive - perfect accuracy, 5 day power reserve, power indicator on back.

[@benediktcaestecker]

I LIKE modern GS watches, but I LOVE original ‘60-‘75 historical GS watches. FI the Kari-Zuri dial of my GS 6146-8030 is hard to match …. The fact that the parts of these watches were almost 100% handcrafted give me an incredible feeling of respect when I wear these items of my collection. After 60 years they are still highly acurate. Their Taro Tanaka style is so smart and wise ….

[@martindeoliveira5128]

Congratulations Andrew, Enjoy it in good health! My must-have is a Tag Carrera chronograph of some description. To me it has the perfect proportions for a chronograph and the nostalgia factor is off the charts having watched so many race cars and overalls sport the famous logo. Tag Heuer gets a lot of flack these days but as you say, you want what you want.

[@3316xtendedmedia]

This video made me chiver.What a passion behind your words.The pure love for this watch from you is epical.Thanks for all your reviews thus far.

[@101beirut]

Your voice is soothingly therapeutic! I listen to you because I like watches and you help me unwind! Keep up the good work.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@razileVelizar]

First of all, thank you for all the work and videos you do. I have learned a lot about watches and become more and more interested in horology, all thanks to you. The other day, after years of learning and wanting good watches, I bought the Seiko lx SNR027. With this watch I mark all the success, all the achievements and all the adventures I had and will have! With this watch, I celebrate life in all its glory, with all its ups and downs… And honestly, I couldn't be happier!

[@nukadog1969]

Recently, I was struck by the notion my collection should focus on local/regional/national watch makers and brands. It means I won't experience Grand Seiko ownership, and that is a bummer, but it also means I'm living my truth, even in my hobby. Congrats on the beautiful watch!

[@bytex666]

After this intro, I was totally expecting a Seiko Flightmaster SNA411 :D I just got a 1992, new old stock, 7t34 flighty for myself, it's the coolest watch I've ever had. It even scratched my long-term Speedmaster itch. (For a while, at least)

[@roelvandenbergen611]

I’m saving for the Sinn 3006. Sinn build, full of specs that i like, SUG case,… the only thing i would change to like it more is a central minute counter (like ezm10 or a lamania 5100). But is sweet, tough, quiet unique and it will be mine.

[@johnmalone8790]

A fantastic choice mate... Ive Just brought the SBGA007G skyflake... The dials on these things are ridiculous

[@howardmckenna]

I congratulate you on your tasteful and most envious purchase. I hope it brings you much pleasure. You do realise though, you have no excuse to be late ever again!!!

[@paulsymonds820]

Well, it’s confession time….the GS is superb! My own personal favourite is the Patek Philippe 5326G….a work of art around a fine tarmac dial, much like you I doubt whether I’d ever be able to afford it and if that day ever comes it will be discontinued anyway! Sad times!

[@aaronbines6442]

Love your content, I also follow Theo & Harris. Both of them also own this watch, & what a beautiful watch it is! Perfect size, slender and enough to look at but not crowded or boring in the slightest! Very happy for you mate!

[@gsrossco]

It's a nice watch and I'm glad you have the good fortune to now own one. I am after a very modest Hamilton khaki aviation pilot pioneer mechanical 43mm, expensive enough for me and I like the old school angle. I'm new to the watch game.

[@davidmillstein3468]

I have that watch, but I could never get over my passion for watches with white Diles. So I sold it and bought the SBGY011, essentially the same watch, but with a 40 MM case and a white dial. I am now as happy as a pig in swill.

[@vincentlimja]

The SBGY011 seems to be exactly what I wanted in a Grand Seiko - clean dial, spring drive, no date. I am going through what Andrew went through with his new watch!

[@deanvanlaarhoven1413]

I absolutely demand!! that You get your hands on an SLGW003 And do a review...... Please. I pre-purchased one back in April and will receive it in August and am extremely (overly) excited about it!. I cannot wait to see it and would very much love to hear your take on it.

[@user-mr9yy3yf9q]

Imagine my surprise to learn you really enjoy a watch I just purchased today. It arrives Sat. Makes me feel even better about the purchase. You’re probably handled 1000x the number of watches I have, so probably aren’t easily pleased.

[@mikemush9741]

Congrats Andrew! I absolutely loved the back story. You mentioned the paradox of choice in one of your videos in which you compared an Omega, GS and JLC. Well I have been absolutely unable to decide between a GS and a JLC ever since! Do you feel like dress watches - or "casual watches" - are making a bit of a comeback? If so, I think it's a great trend. Thanks again for such outstanding content. Well done!

[@johnburgess6572]

JLC

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks! Small subtle watches are going to come back in a big way I reckon

[@mikemush9741]

@@johnburgess6572 That's the lean John....Even narrowing it down to the Master Control/Master Ultra Thin, it's a tough decision! My leading candidate is the Reserve de Marche from Andrew's other video.

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

1st time I've seen a watch that I REALLY want is when I was 13, and I was wandering around in Montenapoleone st. here in Milan (which is the core of the fashion and luxury district in Milan, IT). I still remember it was an IWC Portuguese with white dial and blued hands... I thought it was a chrono, but back in 1987 there wasn't such thing, so probably a small second one :) Grate choice mate, really great choice. Maybe sell the quartz GS and try one something from another origin?

[@jakedooom]

It’s excellent… Manual wound is very cool of course. The power reserve on the back keeps the dial “clean”. Not all Grand Seikos are spring drive: this one is! The dial is superb; I want to see it in evening light, or the multiple colour lights of a great night club. It probably is the best (prettiest) GS out there, unless … the same model comes in white birch. No date, means no stress in keeping it right in Februarys or Aprils …

[@Sef211]

I have the Omiwatari as my only Grand Seiko and dress piece, so of course you did the right thing, it's fabulous! Enjoy it!

[@ilmostro16]

I love power reserve gauges on the back, shown through the transparent case back. More manual wind watches need to have that feature.

[@UltraDoug]

I knew it!!! That is my dress grail watch. So glad you grabbed this so I can, for a time, live vicariously through your enjoyment. Congrats 😎👍🏼

[@markedfortime]

Congrats on your new GS! My first really nice watch was my manual wound speedy. It was like a child that needed my attention every day. Our bond grew strong over the years with that daily morning ritual. To this day, even with all my automatic watches, I still prefer manual wind movements.

[@AlexGrunwald]

Andrew, congrats on your new watch. I may be a borderline enthusiast, but I'm not a collector - I own one, recently purchased Seiko 5. I'm not interested in owning a legion of watches, and I can't afford the ones I might be interested in collecting anyway. But Grand Seiko... My question for you: What were your most important steps in "being smart and working hard" that connected the dots from wanting the Omiwatari to owning it?

[@BreakinDaHabit]

so i was following watch finder channel for a while now i never saw the guy behind the voice and man oh my god i didnt know it was you at all but with the voice only i figured it out i love the way you describe every watch and congrats on your new acquisition

[@Rhal63]

Great watch. I won’t know what my next watch will be until I see it in a windows on my next vacation. Thanks Andrew

[@MrAnotherWatchTime]

I've been eyeing this personally for a while myself. Very happy to see that you have added this to your personal collection!

[@akeyasa2228]

Just realised that Nico never backs up his opinions on watches with anywhere near this level of detail. It’s all God Tier this, shite that, and 2.7 second cuts.

[@misufriendersts9467]

Engineering: yes, impressive Finishing: yes...majestic But we cannot really say this watch was "designed"....at least not recently and not by GS either, when in fact there are thousands of watches from hundreds of brands that carry the same case shape...even the shape of the hands are so old. We can see this same designs from the past 80+ years. I really wish GS would start designing watches...it would be perfect. Excellent piece of machinery with retro looks. Congrats!! :)

[@EmileSA]

Hey Andrew. My Omivitari is arriving tomorrow. Can’t wait. I hope you still love yours.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

I do! Congratulations. Enjoy!

[@justwise88]

Congrats on your new piece! Proud owner of a GS SBGM247 here 🙌🏾

[@petrokersta5293]

Stunning watch, Andrew! Gongrats! It would have to be a Speedy for me. I just keep on coming back to it. But I’ve never been able to pull the trigger. It’s a shame that prices have pretty much doubled since I’ve first contemplated buying one. Making me doubt the purchase even more. I‘ll be repairing and enjoying the watches I have. Hopefully one day I’ll get the Speedy on my wrist.

[@MrPleers]

Save a bit each week (I do the same for my upcomming Tudor Black Bay 58). It may take years. But in the end it will be yours. The real challenge is not spending it on another watch before you reach your goal.

[@petrokersta5293]

You’re 100% right. I’m no collector. So if I’d be buying a watch it has to be the one.

[@donaldduck7628]

Props to you m8 for the selection. There isn't a better movement around.

[@bojan9le101]

Hi Andrew, I love your channel and watch it religiously. I've managed to purloin the SBYG027G, granted it's not the 007 but it does have the same movement but try as I might I cannot find a review on it so thank you for posting this video. Mine sits perfectly on my 6.5 inch wrist and it is mesmerising to watch the second hand glide round so beautifully. This watch is so understated yet oozes class for those who know. Forget Rolex, this beauty knocks them out the ball park as far as I'm concerned but that's just my view. Please keep doing what you're doing. Best wishes Bob 😀

[@robertlock6041]

I'm so glad you're flying. The LAPL is perfectly adequate for bombing around the sky for fun, and a Cessna is OK. Are you solo yet? Have you completed your forced landing exercises, your cross country? When you've qualified you'll need a GMT or dual time watch for logging your flights... You can start window shopping now! 😉👋

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Just passed air law so solo coming up. Not done too many hours just yet (and doing it slowly because 💰)

[@robertlock6041]

@@AndrewMorganWatches It's a great adventure Andrew, that first solo is a precious moment... 👍

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@robertlock6041 hopefully not the last 😅

[@robertlock6041]

@@AndrewMorganWatches 👍🙂

[@kamelthorn]

Congratulations on the new watch, stunning! Think smart & work hard 👍🏻 Good luck with the flying…

[@JTAK884]

Congratulations, Andrew! Finally a Spring Drive!

[@alexanderfelke]

The nail in the garden shed. You’re killing me 😂

[@michaelanthony5441]

A beautiful GS. That second hand is hypnotic and that dial is like a fresh snow fall. Congrats.

[@teruphoto]

Great choice. This is the watch I'd get if I didn't already have the Skyflake. The no-date, no-power gauge emphasizes the beauty of the snowy dial.

[@Valera_Scotland]

I went to school in Ashford. Lovely glamour of Ashford high street, the bowling alley, McDonald's .... Blockbusters ..... ahhh memories

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Liquid nightclub, remember that?

[@Valera_Scotland]

@@AndrewMorganWatches man... that's that old mill place? I was in Bristol at uni by then. Went to Ashford recently. My sister still lives there. That place is shut down, windows smashed.... its gone a bit "Hublot" unfortunately.... so are you from Ashford? I went to school there for a few years but then at 14 went to Canterbury and onto Bristol at 19 Liquid... what a name...."Fluids" could have been an alternative name

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

@@Valera_Scotland yeah that’s it! I moved to Ashford with my parents when Lewisham got a bit too rough 😅

[@Venizelos.iakovidis]

I have watched this video twice just to see Andrew's face being overwhelmed by true joy for purchasing this watch. You cannot pretend this 😂😂. Well done Andrew, I hope you really enjoy it

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks 😁

[@Dragon_rls]

Congratulations Andrew, on your purchase of your Grand Seiko. I know you’ve been wanting one for sometime, and I happy that you now have it. Wear it in good health 👍

[@michaelfierman3256]

Hey! We’ve been waiting for this reveal for a while. Congrats on this beauty Andrew. Love it on that casual strap. Hopefully a wrist shot one of these days ? Cheers 🍻

[@MrPleers]

Going for a Tudor Black Bay 58 myself. I have my eye on that watch for a couple of years now. Getting one as a present to myself for Christmas.

[@mesteme]

Congratulations, it's a beuty. Those macro shots of the brand gently resting on the textured dial with the light seeping through in between are gorgeous.

[@VMIyanks04]

Beautiful watch! Excellent pick! I was recently lucky to pickup my grail watch as my upcoming military retirement present… the new Omega Speedmaster! Im a watch nerd, but even more so a space nerd! Cheers!

[@vulpinish]

Cant agree enough. Dimensions, movement, manual wind and no power reseve. Also the 007 reference lol. It has it all

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello Andrew. I do belive you got your grail watch. Me, being a mechanic on city buses, cars, tractors and boats and snowmobiles among other things you might think It to be a G-Shock Mudman to take a beating.. I already have a beater. My grail watch is the humble Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119G-001 Timeless beauty in my world.

[@N7Sound]

Congratulations, what a beautiful peace, perfectly crafted.

[@TheAmazza2]

Congrats and wear it in good health! It is a stunning watch, indeed.

[@jameslloyd-wyatt]

Just so you know Andrew, even the doctor sitting next to me watching this wondered how a British school boy becomes interested in a Holden Special Vehicle.... HSV in Australian slang is a brute force mountain crushing V8 that runs on beer and dreams! We now realise you were actually referring to the thing you get from the Bathurst 1000 afterparty!

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

😂

[@ikakau]

I am really hoping to be able to save for a GS Mt. Iwate. I was born 65 years ago in Morioka, Iwate Ken and as I get older, although I do not live in Japan, I feel that connection to my birthplace is important, even if its only wearing a watch that emulates Iwate san.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Congratulations bro🎉

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks very much!

[@SuperWhofan1]

OMG! You really did it and got that grail. Beautiful, no, it’s sublime

[@stene123]

Awesome pick. Love how the movement looks.

[@JohnnyADi]

Haha nice, my first "retail Rolex price" watch was the Slga011 as my highschool graduation present. Wear it every day, only a few scratches in over a years time, took it to Italy, accuracy is a damn 1-2 seconds every 6-12 months!!! Top 5 best white dials I've seen in my life over any price range.

[@garydoherty600]

Your best video so far. Brilliant dialogue and a lovely watch. Many thanks.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thank you 😊

[@jamesharmer4253]

I've had a similar experience to yours but with an Oris Divers 65 bronze bezel. I honestly believe it's the most elegant and beautiful dive watch on the market at any price point and I need to get one!

[@BYMLV1]

Congratulations!!! I love my Grand Seiko’s especially the Spring Drive movement once.

[@Davetheweeb]

Congrats on the watch and also learning to fly. Remember, more right rudder!

[@coffeeisgood102]

Congratulations. Really VERY nice dial, and I love that smooth running sweep seconds hand.

[@KC-bv9kf]

I am envious:) Just got the SBGW231. Next is this, the SBGY007. It requires real saving. Then the SGLH005. This requires even more saving. That will complete the GS trifecta: manual, spring drive, and hi-beat 80h reserve auto. They each have unique dial that are GS hallmarks, and to throw in a GS 44 case to boot. As much as they are, they added up to less than a sport car depreciate per year, at least that's how I am selling it to the wife.

[@tomhudson1]

Congrats Andrew! Beautiful watch!

[@SirLoinOfsteak85]

I had one of these on wrist the other week. It's lovely! I'm still too smitten with the snowflake though which I also had a look at. I just love it. I will own one one day... The Eichi II is also my all time favourite watch!

[@carnut5691]

Finally, now i can attach a face to the mesmerizing voice of the narrator at Watchfinder & Co. Thanks to you, it was through this channel that i came to love Grand Seiko and i finally got the chance to own one.

[@AndrewMorganWatches]

Thanks for joining me 😁

[@carnut5691]

@@AndrewMorganWatches My pleasure. More power to you and keep up the good work.

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Love this review from the perspective of us watch collectors who love to WEAR our watches! Nice strap personalizing the watch to your taste!

[@gregcarterfineart]

This it. This is the one. This is as close to watch perfection as can exist, in every way.

[@EdwardHTilley]

Congrats! I also have found it impossible to choose a Grand Seiko; but I do think the right one will speak to you as this one did to you 🙏🏻

[@kylepatrickmaducdoc1719]

thats why the watchfinder channel sounds so great with his voice!

[@kerrybayton2954]

A fantastic choice! The perfect mix of technology & tradition, i'm very, very jealous.. Congratulations

[@ryangochuico]

And the Omiwatari sales skyrockets all of a sudden 😄 Great pick. I too appreciate the lake suwa dial pattern. Hoping to get the Lake Suwa at Dawn this April in Japan if i get lucky.

[@floridamankyle5461]

My "One Watch" is the Omega Speedmaster Blue Side of The Moon with the Aventurine dial, it is like $13k but of all the watches I have ever seen, it is MINE! I live 15 minutes away from NASA, and I have seen over 300 launches from my front yard, I have had bonfires on the beach, watching a SpaceX Falcon 9 screaming into the starry night and the Aventurine Dial and its starry night color are Perfect, plus the moonphase is Gold, and it is a version of the definitive MOON WATCH, its PERFECT.

[@Mattje8]

Congrats. Not my thing - not because I don’t love the style, I very much do, they just to me evoke a feeling of being clinical and I can’t get passionate about that. But I can understand totally why others do.