What other Grand Seikos would you like to see reviewed? Let us know in the comments!
@leyay75404 жыл бұрын
SBGZ003 🤣
@gilbertombp4 жыл бұрын
SBGW259
@stephenlow31134 жыл бұрын
SBGY003 😁
@joshuachua68024 жыл бұрын
mt iwate vs snow flake
@Realrac63l4 жыл бұрын
GMT Chrono Spring Drive SBGC203
@h1115514 жыл бұрын
I have more elaborate GS references but the SBGM221 is indeed iconic. It offers an ample demonstration of what makes GS special including amazing hands and hand polished multiple beveled indices. If somebody asked me to recommend one perfect GS reference to them, it would be the SBGM221.
@karlomcastro4 жыл бұрын
This is my one and only GS. I obsessed about this timepiece for months before finally deciding to get one about a year ago. I put in on a tan leather strap and it completely transformed it into a daily wearer. A bit too thick to be a dress watch though. Cheers!
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it in good healthy buddy!
@aminreviews23114 жыл бұрын
Currently my favorite Grand Seiko. I tried it on at a GS boutique and loved it. Great work, AB.
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amin! Glad you enjoyed
@markmaier25034 жыл бұрын
Amin Reviews I agree. I like this and the other one that’s similar to it.
@ihopetowin4 жыл бұрын
My favourite Grand Seiko. As I own this watch, I can tell you it is very similar to the Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch in that it can be worn in the company of anybody, wearing any watch, in any social situation, such is the charisma of the piece.
@YouKnowThatsRightSS4 жыл бұрын
The Hi-Beat movement beats at 36000 bph
@planetdee35874 жыл бұрын
This watch has a very mature look to it as well as being stunning. Unlike other GS (which they all look amazing), this one looks more at home on the distinguished gentleman (or the person wanting to appear that way) and I think that is a plus for what it is trying to pull off.
@jaimerivera25454 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video AB, what about for the next video the SBGH269 from the heritage collection with the beautiful red dial. Is a limited edition of 900 pcs.
@MarcusGLovesWatches4 жыл бұрын
I think this is a worthwhile comp - for me the SBGM211 might be the perfect GS outside of the thickness, while a DJ is an enduring icon within the industry with perfect case proportions, an excellent in house movement , and bracelets which lead their price segment . I honestly don’t know how I’d answer , as I’ve had both on wrist with consideration of purchasing in the past 6 months . I likely am leaning SBGW231 tho
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
The 231 is outstanding!!! Miss mine a lot
@MarcusGLovesWatches4 жыл бұрын
Watch Collecting Strategy AB - it is ! Tho the GM221 seems like such an incredible value vs the 231 as it has he GMT/date complication with the additional heat blued hands for an extra 250 bucks .
@fitchplym4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us this beautiful watch! I had seen this online previously and didn’t initially like the dial colour. I love the design but it is only splash proof so a no deal for me, although the more I see of grand seiko the more I like it!
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Thank for watching buddy!
@brianshea4906 Жыл бұрын
Great review but the gmt hand IS heat blued!??!? Not green😂?????
@robbstone58664 жыл бұрын
Great watch, great design and competitive pricing. The face is a neutral colour and it allows for a lot of strap colour options. GMT is a great added bonus. Having a 7” wrist, I wish the case could be a bit larger (40 or 41 mm). Keep up the great work!!
@MG-hu9pe Жыл бұрын
I have one. One of my most worn.
@tracephoto18233 жыл бұрын
One question…. At 6:08 you call the GMT hand green. To me, and any other review I’ve seen, it’s clearly a blue hand and others call it blue. What am I missing here?
@hichambenmira4 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful Grand Seiko watches. The only i don't like is that the watch is 50 metres water resistant. That is the only thing i can think about.
@ZachBie4 жыл бұрын
The SBGA293 looks to have the same or near identical case, but it rated to 10 Bar. So I agree, and it seems just lazy. If this was rated to 10 Bar I would really consider it.
@Heywoodthepeckerwood3 жыл бұрын
Like y’all are gonna go swimming with it.
@hichambenmira3 жыл бұрын
@@Heywoodthepeckerwood i do swim with my watches on
@Heywoodthepeckerwood3 жыл бұрын
@@hichambenmira you’re gonna swim with a watch on a crocodile strap? Really? Stick to casios and invictas
@hichambenmira3 жыл бұрын
@@Heywoodthepeckerwood i will do that as well
@bjornapyro4 жыл бұрын
Love love love this watch. It’d be perfect with a spring drive and better water resistance.
@tuhkathri91264 жыл бұрын
For me, this case doesn't hide thickness well unlike other designs like the 44GS. I prefer the sbgw235, thinner but same case.
@Shri_V4 жыл бұрын
Haven't yet seen this video but still waiting for the Seiko Frosty review you said was coming.
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Will have it up next week 👍👍
@whereRbearsTeeth6 ай бұрын
“Green GMT hand” ??
@timchan3344 жыл бұрын
For the case back, can you fix the screws to line up like a royal oak?
@tracephoto18233 жыл бұрын
“The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life. [With his dying breath] Perfect... They are all... perfect...” - Katsumoto (The Last Samurai)
@UltraDoug7 ай бұрын
I think the perfect GS is the SBGA293. Same case, but a little longer, a little wider at 40, a little thinner at 12.8, 100 w/r. That said, the 221 has the superior dial with that glossy cream as opposed to the parchment dial of the 293. Still beautiful, but that gloss and blue GMT hand.
@alexanderlehmann46534 жыл бұрын
Nice review of one of my favorite GS models. Just not sure if I would ever get an automatic GS without having a Spring Drive as I love the smooth running second on those.
@SoCalWatchReviews4 жыл бұрын
Short answer no. I prefer the aesthetics of a Pepsi GMT, but GS in general IMHO is better than Rolex in so many ways (except Marketing). Another great video brother!
@enriqueali4 жыл бұрын
Love everything about it EXCEPT the thickness.
@cedshred16764 жыл бұрын
enriqueali I own the 221 and it wears much thinner than the specs indicate. It’s super comfortable on wrist and feels thinner than my other watches with similar dimensions. I encourage you to try it on.
@treznich4 жыл бұрын
Its got a 2 mm domed crystal so the dimensions on wrist are far more svelte than you'd expect. I've never considered it too thick or wide. This is one of the principle reasons I chose this watch, i also find much of the GS line far too bulky for my wrist.
@mikec34544 жыл бұрын
Like others have said, don't be alarmed by the thickness. It's how it sits on your wrist more than anything. Take the Speedmaster for example, my FOIS is ~14mm but it doesn't feel anything like that when it actually sinks into your wrist. Like others said, this GS is more like 12mm when you take away the crystal height.
@underachievingwatchcollect18784 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍 watch! Why don’t all watch makers make GMT’s with more water resistance? GMT’s are “travel watches “ and when I travel 🧳 I’m always near or in the water 💧! I picked up a Rolex Rootbeer last year and I look forward to traveling with it once we can travel again!! Best regards and great review.
@ZachBie4 жыл бұрын
The SBGA293 looks to have the same case and is rated to 100m. It seems GS just made a decision not to make the SBGM221 more than a dress piece.
@mt24Carson4 жыл бұрын
AB another great video. The SBGM221 is indeed amazing...however no Spring Drive, and no lume...thoughts?
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
I think it's perfect. Love Spring Drive, but mechanical has it's place for those who can't get behind having a hybrid.
@hersheysquirt65264 жыл бұрын
Lume not really needed on this. Would dull the hands and indices and run contrary to the point of this watch, which is sharpness and high polish.
@jameswilkinson99573 жыл бұрын
It’s the strap that is my concern. An absolutely beautiful dial.
@giangvu79024 жыл бұрын
Beautifully stunning piece.
@gilbertombp4 жыл бұрын
If they made this with a metal bracelet, I'm all in! When traveling, I prefer bracelet just in case my destination is a lot hotter than where i'm coming from.
@craig21004 жыл бұрын
Classic with a bit of edge and sharpness
@danielsolstrand2 жыл бұрын
The GMT is heated blue…
@vik45574 жыл бұрын
Lovely watch and a well made video but you said it’s a hi-beat movement and GMT hand is green! It’s GS regular automatic movement and the GMT hand is blue.
@TheChadWork20014 жыл бұрын
It's interesting that no Grand Seiko automatic (excluding Spring Drive) has an accuracy rating as high as a Rolex at -2/+2. I wonder if they are and just don't gaurantee it.
@seven9219144 жыл бұрын
Nice review on one of my favorite brands AB💯
@DominusEstOK4 жыл бұрын
I chose the SBGJ201 over the Rolex OP 36 in blue. I have zero regrets.
@fernandoocaranza45104 жыл бұрын
My favorite GS.
@rafapiloto1954 жыл бұрын
I simply love this watch. It's my grail one!
@Alan-lv9rwАй бұрын
My favorite watch.
@engineer_wannabe4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review man :) You should try to get in one of the manual wind Spring Drive models if possible!
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Upcoming my friend😁👍
@BartMan594 жыл бұрын
This was a very informative video but not what I was expecting based on the title of your video. I was expecting a comparison and contrast with the Rolex Datejust. It was still an ex excellent video.
@ft7039 Жыл бұрын
this watch comes close to perfection and thats why i love it. there are some thinsg that everyone will want to change, its perfect but imperfect. There are some watches that appear "perfect" but sad to say kinda boring and realize there is nothing that is perfect....making THIS perfect lol
@kojiattwood4 жыл бұрын
A thousand times, yes.
@michaelmaisel98054 жыл бұрын
I own the SBGM235 limited edition. I find it superior in looks and movement to that model.
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
The 235 is outstanding!!!!!
@chris_44774 жыл бұрын
It literally has the exact same movement.
@theenavybluemonster4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch. But don’t like 19 mm lug width.
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
I've learned to not let 19mm lugs bother me. I usually squeeze in a 20mm
@theenavybluemonster4 жыл бұрын
Watch Collecting Strategy Haha. I wish I could but it would bother me too much especially for the price.
@aminreviews23114 жыл бұрын
@@theenavybluemonster what's wrong with 19mm? It's not even uncommon. Lots of brands and watches use 19mm.
@theenavybluemonster4 жыл бұрын
Amin Reviews I love changing straps and mine are 20mm as are my watches.
@santoshsebastien36897 күн бұрын
It doesn’t have a hi beat movement
@mikec34544 жыл бұрын
Umm... did you say "GREEN" GMT hand? My man, that is a heat-treated BLUE GMT hand.
@trevbarlow97194 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, 1000x yes! The days of the DJ are over.
@JB-fl2gp3 жыл бұрын
This is not Grand Seiko’s Hi Beat movement.
@rodsalvador36084 жыл бұрын
New? Of course Grand Seiko. Vintage? Bought a King Seiko (en route) and a 1601. The Seiko Hi Beats win on horological achievement. The DJ wins on style. Really can't choose between the two great powers of mass produced watchmaking.
@PrashantNeelam4 жыл бұрын
Every Grand Seiko is a perfect Grand Seiko!
@wpc66084 жыл бұрын
Grand seiko is right there with any Swiss or German watch company.
@heljestrand4 жыл бұрын
As a 5 time Grand Seiko owner; all sold now.... my singular Rolex remains. Never GS again.
@mt24Carson4 жыл бұрын
Less > more.
@user-dr7tb4xf4o4 жыл бұрын
What turned you off?
@heljestrand4 жыл бұрын
B S While I obviously continue to respect the GS brand; and experienced their Automatic, Spring Drive, and 9F models, they simply do not come close to the overall quality of the modern Rolex. As is often noted, the major flaws with GS are the thickness of the cases in general as well as subpar bracelets. Their accuracy among automatics don’t come close to the Superlative Chronometer of the Rolex. The Zaratsu polishing of the GS is superb but the Rolex steel is absolutely superior. The handwork of GS dials is equal to and perhaps slightly superior to the Rolex. The value retention of the GS is sub par compared to the Rolex, minus some exceptional models such as the SBGJ227 Peacock and maybe a few others. Those are but a few tangible reasons. The intangible goes 100% to Rolex as well. There is a reason they are the most sought after wristwatches in the world.
@user-dr7tb4xf4o4 жыл бұрын
M.E.F. Ok thanks! I thought you had a really bad experience with service, or maybe something breaking. I do own Rolex, but never GS. I’ve contemplated on adding one to the collection but was never really close to pulling the trigger. It’s always been like 2nd or 3rd on my list. Maybe in the future I’d still pick one up, probably preowned so I won’t take too big a hit on depreciation.
@kevins89714 жыл бұрын
Great piece from Grand Seiko. I would buy this watch in an instant but I just blew $6k on a travel clock.
@felixfourcolor4 жыл бұрын
I wish it's 100m wr.
@greenerick4 жыл бұрын
Have a normal seiko with unregulated movement 8L35 movement more accurate than my overhyped Omega Seamaster SEIKO for Life forgot all offer watch ⌚ brands
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it in good health buddy!
@greenerick4 жыл бұрын
@@watchcollectingstrategy It’s not Grand Seiko its a unregulated seiko 8L35 movement and its that accurate. More than my overhyped Omega Seamaster So Grand Seiko regulate movement's are miles more accurate 🤔 than over hyped Omega 😅 movement's
@ferrisk91164 жыл бұрын
first!! great review bud
@Babynutter4 жыл бұрын
Hey that’s my job 🤪
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
Ayyy! You got first 😁
@ferrisk91164 жыл бұрын
cant get em all @@Babynutter
@Babynutter4 жыл бұрын
Ferris K yea yea...🙄
@calicobasin4 жыл бұрын
YES!
@CocoKoi3214 жыл бұрын
would if was thinner and had bracelet
@stevebenjestorf18617 ай бұрын
I like it
@DanielBengtsson Жыл бұрын
Really like this one… :-)
@ssslovak474 жыл бұрын
I prefer swiss watches!
@michaelmetler63154 жыл бұрын
Nope. GS. GODZILLA 🐉 Heck Yeah!!
@Babynutter4 жыл бұрын
Third..🥺💓
@watchcollectingstrategy4 жыл бұрын
😔😔
@Babynutter4 жыл бұрын
Watch Collecting Strategy you distracted me🥺🙉
@sergezerkin4 жыл бұрын
Of course not. Date just and sub are the best watches in the world.
@sascharohs95904 жыл бұрын
Date Just and Sub best watches in the world !!?? Of course not !!!
@sergezerkin4 жыл бұрын
Sascha Rohs I believe for what they cost they are. But it really what makes you wanna invest your money into - what speaks to you.
@derekshearer90494 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, positively not... It's a seiko with a Grand price tag.....
@Ae0730013 жыл бұрын
Grand Seiko is a separate company from Seiko that is superior in every way. Similar to Tudor and Rolex. Get one in hand and compare... you will understand the difference.
@derekshearer90493 жыл бұрын
@@Ae073001. All owned by seiko group. Same boss same company. Just like Tudor an Rolex.