This Grand Seiko is a Modern MASTERPIECE

I have been looking at buying this watch for a while now and decided now is as good a time as ever...
I decided to sell my Omega Aqua Terra to part fund this Grand Seiko
I share my thoughts on this superb timepiece from Grand Seiko.. the SKYFLAKE
Grand Seiko SBGA407 : www.grand-seiko.com/au-en/col...
Bracelet shown in video is from : strapsco.com/product/beads-of...
Black Sailcloth strap: artemstraps.com/products/loop...
Thanks for watching..

[@yourdude4197]

As a college student, Grand Seiko will be my endgame.

[@edselsugay4768]

Great goal friend!!! GS for the win!!! Best of luck with your studies!

[@kurkkobain]

you should know that the watch is not cmpletly mechnic it has an electronic aprt.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Grand Seiko pretty much killed the desire for Rolex for me. I also sold an Aquaterra for my Grand Seiko about two years ago. No regrets as I know I got the better watch.

[@vktravellog1242]

Exactly! The Rolex AD snobbery turned me off and led my search to Grand Seiko and I have never looked back!

[@davidr2802]

@@vktravellog1242 I don't know. I got a Rolex Yachtmaster (with no purchase history I waited a whole 3 days for it during Covid) and then a GS Skyflake from the same AD and both experiences were exemplary. Of course, the Rolex was at retail and the GS was 20% off. I love them both, along with my Omega Planet Ocean Tokyo 2020 LE and AnOrdain Grey Payne (ordered long before the hype.) I think there is too much either/or brand thinking promoted on KZbin watch videos ( I know, it gets the clicks) when in real life there are lots of folks like me who have multiple brands coexisting peacefully in their watch box.

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

@@davidr2802 It's not the snobbery or AD nonsense that turns me off from Rolex. It's the overinflated value even at MSRP. I don't think they are worth the asking price.

[@davidr2802]

@@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 That's the beauty of watch collecting . Everyone has their own personal opinion about what constitutes value and how a particular watch makes them feel. That is why I refuse to make blanket statements about entire brands.

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Grand seiko make beautiful watches. Rolex make watches that are built like tanks. Ask any professional watchmaker which watch brand they enjoy working on and it’s always Rolex because they are so robust. Like many people I only knew Rolex at first, learned loads, hated Rolex, after three years of collecting I’m back to admiring and respecting these watches. But the ADs are generally awful.

[@jasonwilliams759]

Great review as always. I`m A Brit living in Japan for many years. Have been selling off my 12 watch collection including Rolex, Omega, Breitling etc so i can finally purchase a GS. I went to the GS boutique a couple of times in Tokyo. They treat you so well, no rush and when I said i was interested in a no date GS a salesman took me upstairs into a room and showed me all the no date models. There`s a humility that you don`t seem to find at other well known brands.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thank you for sharing Jason, cheers

[@Ae073001]

I've owned several Grand Seiko's and the are without a doubt my favorite watch brand. Their attention to detail for the price is just second to none. What they do at Sub 10K, you will not find in a Swiss or German watch. Where else can you find a hand finished case, hand finished markers and hands, a beautiful nature inspired unique dial for 5 ot 6K. Not happening anywhere else. Congrats on the purchase and enjoy!

[@limelife7457]

The hand swept of the Grand Seiko is so beautiful, it’s like listening to SADE singing Smooth Operator 😂

[@TheBoldHairspring]

My Aqua Terra didn't stay long in my collection either. I'm looking forward to owning a GS as well. Such an exquisite piece. Congrats 👏🏻

[@PeterKotsa]

Thank you 👍 Any idea which GS you're leaning towards?

[@simonwright6882]

My friend owns this piece and I totally agree, it's stunning. Gs sourced a fitted end link bracelet for it. I have the sbga415, these spring drive movements and amazing. I ran mine for 100 days and it only gained 3 seconds 🤯

[@balesjo]

I swear, my heart beats a little faster when I look at a Grand Seiko. I'm starting to think I could live with just a GS as my principal daily driver.

[@iliasanastasiadis7658]

Owning 4 grand seikos, I can tell that every time I go to check omegas or rolexes, they feel like toys or fakes. Grand seiko set the bar so high that it's unfair for other brands.

[@marketingsuccess2637]

I’m looking at the grand Seiko for my next watch. I’m concerned that there is no lume for night. How did you make sense of it?

[@iceman5036]

Exactly the same how i felt, once you held the othe brands you can feel immediately the diff on the craftmanship

[@gordtulk]

@@marketingsuccess2637 some models have lume. I don’t find it a problem with my snowflake. The remarkable thing is how the black polish finish and flawless finish makes it such a highly legible watch.

[@gordtulk]

Right now my snowflake is running 6 seconds fast since I last set it in early March.

[@rns6889]

Idk man, grand seikos great and all but aside from their unique dials, I don't like ther bezel shape, the bracelets. I think the shape of their watches r kind of boring. And if I compare it to an aqua terra shades, it wins in the dial design, but attributes like bracelet and bezel GS falls flat to me by a long mile. The aqua terra world time is also an amazing dial too though, I wouldnt say snowflake GS or smthing beats it.

[@themightysquid]

I could have watched this for another 10min. Stunning in looks, functionality, and genius.

[@thumperjdm]

I bought the same watch about 2 years ago. Absolutely love my Blue Snowflake. It's hard to show on video, but I'm still amazed how in different lighting the dial can look white, a beautiful radiant blue, and everything in between. I have four GS's, and this one's my favorite.

[@harleydawgg9078]

Another great review Peter! Also a very good explanation of how the spring drive actually works, you learn something new every day. 👍🏼

[@mannycalavera2335]

I sold my Omega Seamaster 300 Master Coaxial to buy a grand Seiko with the same case as this one, same hands and hour markers, Spring Drive but a GMT variant (SBGE271G). I love it. This video is the best love letter to the spring drive and Grand Seiko's dial design that I have seen. Props.

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Truly a fine piece of watchmaking art. 👍

[@anamisidro8453]

It’s beautiful. Absolutely stunning! Congrats

[@rodsalvador3608]

Whenever I wear my GS's, I get the feeling that the designers, builders of these timepieces are honoring you, personally, as much as they are honoring the craft of timekeeping. You don't really get that with other manufacturers.

[@johnt3844]

Great reflection.

[@res00xua]

Glad you are making the extra macro footage a standard. Went and changed from my Omega to my Grand Seiko. Your discipline approach sound smart but your channel has inspired several watch purchases for me.

[@barryvercueil2346]

Incredible watch. So beautiful. Definitely worth it. Congratulations. Thank you for sharing.

[@bgandjsco1]

That Dial is spectacular and must be seen in person. Pictures can't do it justice.

[@forceforgood4669]

I have had the same watch for 3 year now and this masterpiece never fails to amaze me. I must add what GS has accomplished with the spring drive, that is the second hand smooth glides as the time of our life does. Thus, imitating nature could not get more perfect. Enjoy

[@135ipocketrocket2]

Masterpiece review, wow, nicely done! A worthy love letter to Grand Seiko, and just cements my desire for one over any other brand offering, as a grail buy. Truly enjoyed watching, and my heartiest congratulations to you!

[@stevemoreno6241]

My latest acquisition is a spring drive GMT from their sports collection. Absolutely love it.

[@yeremiaprasetya7184]

man, that sweeping moves are really smooth

[@yousif4646]

Wow. That BOR bracelet has given your skyflake a whole different look. Gorgeous piece.

[@epicv7dayz824]

Mate you absolutely eclipsed your videography, bit of piano, stunning macros. Perfection. Well done and enjoy the GS masterpiece 👌

[@PeterKotsa]

😋enjoyed showcasing this beauty

[@gregs.8895]

Great review. I haven't seriously started to consider a GS yet, but do admit that when I go into my AD I do absolutely stop by the GS display to watch the mesmerizing sweep of the spring drive second hand.

[@edjack1993]

Great review. Saving for a Shunbun at the moment.

[@markikn3183]

Ripper job on this edition, Peter. You went the extra mile on the camera work, showing the love.

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Spectacular

[@gmshadowtraders]

GS FOREVER BABY!

[@randallhill7979]

Beautiful time piece, I love the dial and hands. Excellent video and nice music. I just subscribed. I have to get a spring drive

[@timetowatch_francois]

Oh … 🫢 This Grand Seiko is simply gorgeous 🥰 Thanks for sharing your nice acquisition. Bravo 👏🏼 😊 … and thanks for the bonus macros ❤

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for watching!

[@Supercruze]

Just gorgeous Peter. Love the strap choice and deployant as well.

[@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu]

My SBGP017 is absolutely gorgeous. Just need a spring drive model and I’ll nearly complete my collection.

[@marcandreasson87]

I own 8 GS's and love wearing all of them at various times. Congratulations Peter.

[@grammarboy1318]

Excellent review, Peter. A refreshing take on both the spring drive movement and the power reserve indicator. Congrats on the new watch!

[@PeterKotsa]

Cheers

[@josephgittos3787]

Watches like these needs to be seen in the flesh to appreciate it more, those macro shots just show off its perfection, if this was a JLC it would be 3 times the price.

[@2K9s]

Your in depth synopsis of how spring drive evokes emotions from a true watch enthusiasts perspective that reminds us of the “why” is exceptionally helpful. No doubt GrandSeiko watches are brilliantly crafted, and deserve their own focused attention without comparison. *imho Well done, Peter! Thx

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers

[@wisamal-hakim5531]

Pretty watch Pete. The spring drive is a worthy substitute for the coaxial. The strap you’ve put on it is fantastic gives it a more sporty vibe. I love the sky flake one of my favourites. Good call. Enjoy it

[@gyulapal4914]

Congrats on your purchase. It's a beauty. Wear it in good health Pete.

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers 👍

[@edselsugay4768]

What sold me on GS is their solid, unmatched design philosophy. You’re literally wearing the beauty of Japanese culture on your wrist.

[@greglipschitz]

Beautiful Peter. Great cinematography as always.

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers

[@dereklee7009]

I’ve watched every review I’ve found on this watch and I think this is the best one. Great watch, that second hand is mesmerizing

[@PeterKotsa]

Wow, thanks! And thanks for watching

[@xx1j]

That model was the first watch I've ever bought for myself, and what brought me to the watch world. It's my most meaningful watch, and just because you made this video...I have subscribed!

[@PeterKotsa]

Welcome to the channel 🙏

[@eggsII]

Peter! You nailed it! I bought an entry-level spring drive and it’s nearly turned off the desire faucet for expensive watches. I laughed when you talked about it’s perfection, then talked about changing the date. They just need to add a perpetual calendar complication to complete perfection, eh? 😂

[@PeterKotsa]

True 😂

[@craigbesscares]

I have three GS but haven't tried the spring drive yet... great video! Love this brand!

[@daddykool9507]

Congrats Peter! Such as beautiful dial absolutely stunning 🤩

[@PeterKotsa]

cheers 🥃

[@Johnny3514]

Just a lovely video that makes me even more sure of my Omiwatari-purchase a couple of months ago. Thanks and kudos for your great taste…;) /J

[@dannyg6592]

Congrats on your new GS. It has a truly beautiful dial, lovely workmanship and a fascinating movement. The power reserve indicator disturbs the dial symmetry for me.

[@johnepic2422]

I just got myself very first grail watch which is Tudor Black Bay Pro and I do love it, but Grand Seiko is on an another level of watchmaking. One day I'll get one for sure. I just have a feeling the model I'm interested in didn't come out yet :)

[@bigiona3938]

The SBGA407 was my first “big” watch purchase. It is not mentioned enough when discussing GADA watches. Elegant but robust. But most importantly, this thing is insanely gorgeous. Congrats and enjoy!! It’s a stunner.

[@kennethjackson6811]

Great review, enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing and time take to make this video.

[@PeterKotsa]

Thanks for watching Kenneth, cheers

[@fredrickwerstein546]

Peter, Another lovely review! Once gain our tastes coincide. Grand Seiko watches are like Japanese art, "less is more" and this understated subtlety allows the individual to perceive beauty through one's own eyes without all the noise and chatter that surrounds us. The quality of Japanese watch design and construction has long been under appreciated, which is of course a boon for us Grand Seiko lovers as their prices have remained affordable. As with the Japanese philosophy of "wabi-sabi"; we are the broken/incomplete objects which are made whole by the beauty of the things which surround us. That is, if we really open our eyes and hearts to the beauty which around us. Cheers mate and keep up the wonderful videos!

[@adambarrowcliff3819]

What a pairing with that Artem strap 🔥 Great video

[@0xDankberg]

Wonderful review and footage. Love GS looking to pick one up in my next Japan trip

[@fieldwalker]

Beautiful, Congrats Peter! My 413 is at +1s per month, SD is amazing. Most recently I got the SLGA017 - it’s the sky flake, but with a blue PVD rimmed sapphire, and 100m WR with screw crown ❤ and a 9RA2. 5 day PR.. ‘Blue glacier’ is my best translation attempt for it’s name.

[@jmacc9876]

This thing is absolutely beautiful, and I mean the whole design, whats inside the case and how it does what it does. It's beyond my current budget limits for a watch but it's something to maybe aspire to in the future.

[@mohammedraed1001]

Stellar video quality well done!

[@milindmotling4294]

Seiko is a Game Changer 🎯

[@anorax001]

I've had my Grand Seiko (SBGE285 Morning Mist) since late March this year. I wear it every day. It's an incredible watch with a beautiful face. I did not even know the GS brand existed two weeks before I got the watch as originally I was thinking of getting a Heuer. It is also incredible accurate and my watch only gains 4 seconds per month.

[@jono493]

Grand Seiko make great watches and I think the Elegance collection is where the best watches can be found.... their simplicity allows the details and quality to shine. My only complaint with Grand Seiko is I don't think they have found a design for sports watches which have made gains in the market.

[@DrNitin14]

The new EVO gmt is a killer sports watch. The issue isn't the case design however. For a good sports watch it requires a good bracelet. And that's the one thing Grand Seiko haven't nailed at all.

[@nizarmurar]

Dear Peter I just joined your excellent professional chanel . Many thanks for beautiful episode. I did fall in love of the GS and the Spring Drive exactly as you did . I started with the Spring version SBGA 413 ,and now just purchased the one with the improved Credor movment the SBGY 009 . Manual wind. Congratulations again , I also congratulate myself for joining your chanel. With great respect Nizar

[@PeterKotsa]

Welcome to the channel Nizar and enjoy the journey in this hobby 👍

[@John-P]

WOW Peter I can't stop drooling, keep your Rolex or Omega, for me it would be a Grand Seiko or a JLC Reverso every time.

[@cannondale97]

Beautiful watch and an excellent choice on the "Beads of Rice" bracelet. Makes the watch look better than on their standard bracelet.

[@PeterKotsa]

I think it suits it really well..👍

[@Data_Man]

Well done explanation

[@david12990]

I have a milestone birthday coming and I will be buying a Grand Seiko to mark the occasion. I have looked at this watch and the 007 as well. There are so many things to consider with GS; dial color and texture, case material, movement, dress, sport…it goes on and on. GS has really kept the customer in mind with so many choices to find the perfect watch.

[@marcuslieberman3577]

Congratulations Pete. Great footage of the watch. The Spring Drive is the most perfect movement/instrument ever!! The Dials are beautiful! My new favorite watch is the Lake Suwa! The ripples, color are excellent! The Power Reserve Indicator is on the Back!! Oh sure I can sell my Casio Duro, but it will not come close to the purchase price. I would however, finance the Suwa not a Rolex. My flagship watch is the Omega 2222.80, I would not sell it for all the money in the world(almost). Look forward to your next video.

[@AbesamisM]

What a nice dial

[@msorobia]

Amazing review …

[@PeterKotsa]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@metrokick911]

Love that strap there

[@FOERTYFIVERS45]

Good choice

[@papac6831]

good move ,well done.

[@ccooper8785]

Beautiful watch ! I would always prefer the date background to be the same colour as the dial though....

[@Koishishibaman]

Congratulations on that beautiful GS. That is a great looking spring drive! I like that bor bracelet. Depending on what you buy.......you get an amazing watch for the money. Some people don't like the power reserve on the front. I am fine with it. I have a sbga413, and sbga429 spring drive. Amazing watches! Again, congrats

[@clo2715]

Beautiful watch.

[@jpdemer5]

Had to smile at your rule: it's exactly mine! Eight watches in the box, and one has to leave if I want to add another. Two of them are Grand Seikos. One has the 9F85 movement, their super-accurate quartz, and on top of being drop-dead gorgeous, it's absurdly accurate: It loses all of one second in the six months between daylight savings time adjustments.

[@AlexanderB.]

Agreed mate, it is a true masterpiece. And it's also true, you're not getting anything nearly as well crafted as something from this brand even for a lot more money. However, it's sad that the Omega of all watches had to go! 😢

[@williamvanapeldoorn6054]

Nice GS! GS is one of my favorite brand, i own the SGX061 and the finishing is also next level 👌

[@2ue]

You should make a video showing your collection of 8 and why you chose those watches. Great vid

[@PeterKotsa]

I will try and do one before the end of the year 👍

[@nothingevermatters..1109]

Such a beauty 😢

[@mmrahman82]

Congrats on your new piece, a really stunning looking piece. I hope to own a GS spring drive someday. I also need to adopt a one watch in and one watch out policy, not that my watches are worth that much, but it gets to a point where you dont wear the watches anymore, and you just end up buying for the sake of adding one more to the collection.

[@olivierolive8447]

I fully agree with you Peter, it is a MASTERPIECE. I own the same one. Even though I have several very nice watches including 1 Breguet, I'm wearing the skyflake everyday

[@PeterKotsa]

Beautiful...enjoy 👍

[@mikeellis4345]

That is a true beauty ! Enjoy !

[@PeterKotsa]

will do, cheers

[@Timepieceguy]

I had this one a few months ago. While I loved it and still do, the power reserve on the front I just could not come to love. I also had the order on for the GS bracelet in for it and it took months and months and just could not wait any longer. You made it look incredible with the sail strap and beads of rice tho. :) it looks amazing and now jealous and want it again . I decided on the white birch spring drive slga009 model instead and love it. The only thing I don’t love is the taperless bracelet. I also really want the omega you just sold. Seems we have very similar tastes :)

[@PeterKotsa]

It's becoming an expensive hobby 😊

[@davidwarburton8890]

And should you have a hard time falling asleep, just stare at that second hand. It won't take long.

[@johnkidd797]

I have the spring drive chronograph GMT from G.S. and it is stunning.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@LagerPetrol409]

Great watch Peter , definitely agree truly a engineering micro masterpiece. I would like to acquire a GS one day , but I won't be getting rid of my Aquaterra it's a keeper. Enjoy your watch lovely choice from Grand Seiko line up.

[@chrisrouse3673]

I love my Skyflake, whilst I have an Omega which covers my dive watch fix the GS is my goto dress watch and seeing it on the Artem strap gives it a totally different vibe. Great vid, thanks and say hello t o a new subscriber

[@WATCHingJames]

It is amazing. One day I hope to add a GS to my collection

[@PeterKotsa]

It’s lovely James, on many levels 👍

[@grahamwallace]

Absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@TonioToutBeau]

Another example why I think you are one of the best. I am saving so that in a year or 2 I can afford this exact model. It's not the most expensive but it's by far my favourite after the GMT. I would just have aded a bit about the Zaratsu polishing which is world class. I hope you keep it for ever or at least for a very long time.

[@PeterKotsa]

🙏

[@RJW998]

I also use the one in, one out principle for watches. I bought an SBGA407 about 18mths ago and have zero regrets or desire to sell or move on.

[@PoltergeistWorks]

Beautiful timepiece. The only reason why I own only one Grand Seiko is that, to me, they don't have that many distinctive lines of watches. It's almost like you own one and you've owned them all (perhaps excluding the huge divers). I wish they presented someting that would truly stand out, new bracelet style with a taper, new hands... I'm still waiting and loving my Snowflake :)

[@nerychristian]

Very true. The cases that Seiko uses for most of their dress watches, have a similar design among all their models.

[@ronangsr]

stunning watch. congradulations, I have the Cherry Blossom sbga413 and I cannot stop looking at it, could you make a video on how you change the bracelet and strap on the GS, no one has done one, I think it would be a popular video to add to your channel, thanks

[@philtullos3823]

Hello, Peter. Excellent review and I'm happy for you to be so happy with the purchase. I do believe that there's a Snowflake in my future, but it will NOT include the power reserve indicator on its dial. ✌️❤️⌚

[@NinjaNovice]

I wanted the dial, finishing, and spring drive movement. But not until they took the power reserve off the front and the date window off the front of the watch would I be a buyer. Like many people I find the dial to be so amazing that putting a complication or power reserve on the dial, does the dial and hence the watch a great disservice. That being said, I love, love, love my Omiwatari. Did I mention I love my GD Omiwatari? Bares mentioning more than once!....cheers! great video!

[@Hathaykobanghayhat]

My dream watch.. 🪱🌿🥀♥️🥀🌿🪱

[@frank327]

Beautiful on that beads of rice bracelet

[@seismicxcharge]

Looks so nice😍

[@peterboyce1422]

Excellent decision. 🙂👍