This is Grand Seiko - 9R Spring Drive

Spring Drive is a unique watch technology. It generates energy like every other luxury mechanical watch but combines this with an electronic regulator to deliver a level of precision that no mechanical watch can match.
The development of Spring Drive was possible because Grand Seiko is one of the very few manufacturers with mastery of both electronic and mechanical watchmaking.
The Shinshu Watch Studio drives innovative ideas and novel technologies behind the ultimate quartz watches and Seiko's exclusive Spring Drive watches.

[@AndresDeMoya]

I started watching the video to see how Grand Seikos are made and by the end a full-on rave had formed in my room. Tiesto was hyping the crowd and all... 30.000 people. It was glorious!

[@b.vonschnauser207]

Cool. How much did you charge at the door?

[@alexanderpetkov7634]

LOL.

[@grady60]

Hahahaha

[@misterhat6395]

At first I wanted to know who did the music, then I remembered that with Grand Seiko everything is in house

[@atif1538]

@@misterhat6395 same, shazam didnt work. i need this track

[@Lord_of_The_World]

Purchasing one in less than a year when I turn 50. I might even fly to Japan to pick one up. I want something special for my 50th birthday

[@morningwaves]

Definitely go for the Spring Drive, you won't be disappointed. Titanium too!

[@Lord_of_The_World]

@@ericsmith1878 My sentiments exactly

[@Avidcomp]

Happy Birthday

[@konfinoyair]

I'm 50 next month and can't afford one. Enjoy.

[@apismellifera1906]

Yes you deserve one, sir!

[@nintendokings]

Western brands: we have these expensive watches to sell, what music shall we use in the advert? Classical? Soundtrack music? GS: このTECHNOパーティーを始めましょう。 もっとBASS！

[@Sebbe40]

lmao

[@steekle7]

This is trance not techno

[@theguardian3431]

Ladies and gentlemen, this is what they call excellence.

[@mr.rogers9319]

Yes it is. Nice piece of work.

[@AbcAbc-dh1jb]

V true

[@tikiecue5677]

Well said... I'd add to say pride and excellence.

[@ivangamer8022]

Another expensive mass produced shit from asia

[@superfast30]

Im here for the Euro dance track....the inhouse grown quartz crystals are pretty cool too LOL

[@wcarn]

I have such respect for the craftsmen/women at Grand Seiko. I love seeing people dedicated to doing one thing well.

[@haimbenavraham1502]

Absolutely.

[@championknife]

A few years ago, I accidentally got a Grand Seiko watch. I didn’t understand watches then and asked a friend about watches. He told me that it was prestigious to wear only Swiss watches. And I gave a Grand Seiko watch to a relative of my wife. Oh how I regret this act. Now the crisis and I will not be able to buy such a watch. Over the years, my idea of watches has changed a lot, and now I think that Grand Seiko watches are perfect, very concise, nothing superfluous and at the same time refined and amazingly accurate.

[@BavarianM]

You fucked up big time

[@ikarimisu0184]

Damn i feel so sad for you to give out your Grand Seiko

[@sureshbhide1443]

I have inherited a Seikosha wall clock from my grandfather. This wall clock celebrated its centenary in 1995 and still in tip top working condition. Kudos to Seiko for for such manufacturing such long lasting time machines.

[@yafoz77]

The only manufacturer to bring tears to my eyes. Grand Seiko really does deserve to be recognized, and not just by the watch community.

[@ivangamer8022]

Another expensive mass produced shit from asia

[@predragjo5977]

Sadly they won't be, at least not in the near future :S They are kinda like Maybach in the car industry. Capable of making more luxurious cars than Rolls Roys but for many, they are just a Mercedes. GS is my favorite brand and is far better than Rolex and on par with Patek, Vacheron and AP but sadly many people consider them more expensive Seiko which is wrong.

[@kafka27]

@@predragjo5977 Yeah.. People are dumb...GS is a marvel... a state of the art...and ART.

[@matthewetherington3895]

Absolutely.....incredible! Every single component manufactured and assembled from scratch in house 😳 Guess I know what I'm saving up for next...

[@ivangamer8022]

Another expensive mass produced shit from asia

[@superfast30]

Spring Drive is the greatest movement ever produced!

[@Andreas-eu6xe]

Now I love my two Grand Seikos even more than I already do. Arigato!

[@B3SSPR0]

Proud to own my Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT. The future of the brand looks bright!

[@rafaelleite1163]

You buy Rolex to impress others...You buy Grand Seiko to impress yourself.

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

Mostly true, but I own both and Rolex's bracelets are way better than Grand Seiko's.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

@@astifcaulkinyeras Maybe but this engineering is a country mile ahead of Rolex

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

@ That's is a matter of taste, but yes; the engineering that goes in Grand Seiko is beyond believe.

[@astifcaulkinyeras]

Pietro Bembo I agree with you there.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

@@astifcaulkinyeras I am sure that you enjoy them both ! ;)

[@kemalcanocak]

I am a proud GS owner. This one, just wow... Simply a masterpiece...

[@ivangamer8022]

Another expensive mass produced shit from asia

[@sureshbhide1443]

I have s Seiko5 7006 calibre all stainless steel with the original bracelet. Believe me I am using it as my primary watch for the past 43 years. I have serviced it only 4 times during this period. I hope my grandson will proudly hold it for another for another 57 years to celebrate its centenary. Kudos to Seiko.

[@thehourglasswatchchannel]

Every aspiring watch collector needs to have a Seiko in their collection

[@fluffywarhampster]

when i started my watch collecting journey like many others i completely wrote off quartz movements as something i would never even entertain. seeing the craftsmanship and engineering of the spring drive has completely changed my opinion. the spring drive is a tremendous feat of horological engineering that has elevated grand seiko to a place of watch making status up there with the greats. i hope we see more of this movement with different complications like chronos, moon phase, day date month, ect.

[@longsilver2646]

Grand Seiko in three words: Tradition, Perfection, Innovation

[@ivangamer8022]

Another expensive mass produced shit from asia

[@denis888red]

I own a pretty impressive Swiss watch collection by most any standards. But you really have to hand it to these guys. Credit where it's due. Beautiful timepieces. Beautifully made.

[@ZAKU73]

Seiko is the only watch brand I'll wear for the rest of my life.

[@Peskarik]

I live in Switzerland. I LOVE Grand Seiko. Own 4 Grand Seiko pieces myself, will certainly add more, thank you!

[@stevenwilsondrummer5956]

As a fine watch fan.. I have to say that my next watch will be a Grand Seiko. Absolutely superb!

[@marc6652]

Spring drive is hypnotic. I'm impressed and I wish I could buy one sooner or later.

[@buzzufy]

This is superb! The hardwork of those people behind the making of GS is amazing. That's why Grand Seiko create great watches. 👌👏

[@tom_marsden]

Does anyone else watch this every night before they go to bed???

[@hathaway.1166]

I’m LITERALLY doing that lmaoo

[@krishnantap6813]

I really would like to

[@stevier4964]

I'm doing that rn ha

[@pahogger]

Their watches are stunning works of art.

[@JoachimderZweite]

I have a lower end Seiko which I bought on sale and it has been ticking away for over 20 years. If I had been smarter and paid attention in school I would own one of these.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

It's never too late ;)

[@evvignes]

I picked up a used Spring Drive for $2000 (sbga083). It’s a lot of money, but cheap for a Spring Drive.

[@karanjain6613]

Time's change and your fortunes can turn around. Always remember nothing is permanent.😀

[@stu7900]

@@evvignes are you happy with it?

[@evvignes]

@@stu7900, I like it a lot. I have several straps for it, including the bracelet, and they all look great. 39mm is a good size on my 7.5in(sometimes larger) wrist. It also works for dress or casual attire.

[@damill9142]

Unboxed my first GS spring drive today and am blown away by the immediately evident quality and craftsmanship! I will be wearing this with a smile on my face not because it has any inherent status but because it is simply confident in its own products and because of the satisfaction it provides me.

[@mr.personal-ity]

GRAND SEIKO. A visionary brand designed to stand the test of time!

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

Lost for words and that doesn't happen very often. Well done Seiko ! !

[@gomezalx]

Just bought mine today new and at a steal! So excited!!!

[@chrislimnios9180]

Which model did you acquire? I've got my eyes locked on the "winter" model of the 4 seasons line.

[@mostlymessingabout]

Their watch is the most precise and beautiful movement ever made. Quartz accuracy and perfectly smooth movement. Swiss watches have nothing on this level.

[@lingxiaoguo7855]

They do. Check out the zenith defy inventor

[@TheRealLucifer_Morningstar]

AL&S, FP Journe, Jacob & Co..... There are plenty of top tier luxury brands to compete.

[@yog3n599]

@@TheRealLucifer_Morningstar jacob and co is not even watch. Its a piece of ufo in hand and its shit.

[@user-ik5mn8qv5z]

i think its a bit too rude to categorise and put ALL the swiss watches against GS... Swiss got plenty of nice manufactures and will compete and will defeat GS at some aspects. H.moser Vacheron Patek Blancpain not in the pricerange of GS? How about Zenith GP Frederique Constant (for their silicone balance) Omega JLC I think every mentioned watchbrands are nice brands and have their own story to tell the owner. Do not hate others just because you love one brand more!

[@deathtoyoutubeandtwitterbu5865]

As someone with big clumsy hands watch making seems like a nightmare to me

[@texan2560]

like a fine samurai sword! Incredible!

[@RogerCollectz]

This was amazing, I wish I worked for Grand Seiko making watches. I absolutely love Seiko watches, forget Rolex.

[@krishnantap6813]

I donot own any Grand Seiko, but follow a lot on Grand Seiko and can tell you that no other watch brand comes any close to their perfection even for the most minute item of the watch, it's truly a legend of watches.

[@ANonymous-vu5zn]

Spontaneously fell in love with the sweeping seconds hand

[@tomweickmann6414]

Amazing. Not only the watches, but the machinery to make them. .

[@gordonmculloch4904]

The dedication to take all those components, and turn it into a fine piece of art. Amazing watches.

[@hiya8006]

the pride of japan‼️

[@timucinb.i.5208]

I love grand seiko so much I would do all for a spring drive Grand Seiko!❤❤❤❤

[@andoletube]

Put $500 away every year, and in 10 years, you can buy one. It just requires discipline.

[@mikemorada6290]

A modern piece of art magnifico, Grand Seiko.

[@RafaelSantos-vg3jd]

Truly exquisite and even though some of them are out of my price range they're a bargain when you consider how many hand steps are involved in making just one.

[@Timothy9x]

5:20 Wow what a smooth glide on the second hand!

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

Perfect!

[@fansofst.maximustheconfess8226]

It's the Spring Drive. An absolute marvel!

[@friscokid66]

That smooth second hand is mesmerizing

[@ianross04]

A truly staggering insight into the best of Japanese craftmanship in what I believe as the best there is in the world of timepieces

[@marcandreasson87]

I had a chance today to visit the Seiko Boutique, and the SGBA407 SkyFlake took my eye. I had to verify what I have been reading and watching all over the net about the finish, value for money, beauty, features and its stunning live hands on feel and look on the wrist. Absolutely amazing and I can't wait to buy this for myself for Christmas 2022. Its simply gorgeous. GO GS !! I don't think this will be my first and last GS either.

[@andoletube]

Did you get your GS for Christmas?

[@marcandreasson87]

Yeah not that model though. Cherry blossom spring drive titanium and their hi beat model with similar but blue and other subtle colours in the mix. Very happy with the purchases

[@andoletube]

@@marcandreasson87 Congrats, that's a very fine timepiece. I bet you can't stop admiring it.

[@marcandreasson87]

@@andoletube thank you they are stunning in my view and pleasure to wear

[@dashwerks]

Beautiful, hope I can own one of this masterpieces.

[@wawanbah5568]

This Wangan Midnight BGM is lit!

AWESOME!!

[@eyeontime6136]

Works of art, absolutely amazing!

[@TV-xc5ut]

I want a grand seiko more than I want a rolex. I'm slowly working towards getting one.

[@timrodriguez1]

Beautiful! A lovely combination of engineering and art. 🤠👍

[@DannyPops]

This is like the best watch building video/ watch advertisement i've ever seen.

[@Tom-vy3cb]

Much more impressive thanrolex

[@genetung8590]

Tom Both impress deeply. This does not take away from Rolex, nor the opposite. Best to own both!

[@ShortArmOfGod]

Rolex literally makes them the same way. Just more at a time.

[@hiyukelavie2396]

@@ShortArmOfGod No Spring Drive technology

[@MrAtown3057]

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[@MrAtown3057]

Nope

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

5:08 damn they even have in house made testing equipment. +0.18 sec/day!

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

@Adrian Shephard It doesn't matter. The idea behind it was making time fluid, to let it flow, analog, and natural. The quartz is only the necessary evil which connects the man made h, m, s system with the true nature of time. In a way it makes this beauty even more zen and yin-yang.

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

@Adrian Shephard It's not a quartz movement. It has a spring, wound mechanically as in any automatic watch in the world. And an electrically regulated break. A quartz movement has an electric motor, directly driven by a quartz and zero springs, winding etc. Thus the quartz in Spring Drives is not part of anything that moves.

[@kendicloud]

@@wreckage-vs5jv now i'm even more impressed.

[@eelcj1]

Would they show one that was off 10s/day?

[@TheChadWork2001]

Awesome work quality. Glad to have one.

[@magran17]

Beauty in motion. Thank you for such craftsmanship.

[@user-mf9bn1yt9d]

I have one of this marvellous watch made with titanium. Extremely high quality piece of art work.

[@elbionunez4271]

Muy lindo video..!!!! Hermoso reloj y exelente calidad.... !!! No tiene porque invidiar a otras marcas...!! Saludos desde Entre Ríos, Argentina. 👍👏👏👏👏

[@theceohq]

Not enough marketing videos have bedroom-produced 90s trance-great choice!

[@rosewoodsteel6656]

Very cool! It's amazing watching precise craftsmanship in action. I just ordered a beautiful Seiko, Prospex Alpinist Limited Model SBDC091, a few minutes ago. I'd love to have a GS Snowflake, but I can't wait to see the Alpinist, in person. Maybe one day a Snowflake will be falling on my doorstep. :)

[@samibenothman]

I like the snowflake, not keen on the choice of music

[@Jesse-Rodriguez]

Spring drive is my grail watch. You guys are the best.

[@MettaLovingKindness]

Thank you for the Trance Music and the lovely watches :)

[@vphoenix1946]

Wow.,it looked so Grand..❣️

[@y-cyastorr8459]

Nice Trance track and a cool movement in this beautiful Watch! ^^

[@rafaelozanotria]

They build absolute quality. No need to pay 8 million to Federer, or sponsor F1, Wimbledon, etc and so affect the final price of the watch

[@lemusachi]

Simplesmente espetacular..... Uma verdadeira obra de arte!!! Assistindo em 2023....

[@teus-janreinders1715]

Outstanding japanese craftmanship.

[@DustInMyBum]

Why do I feel like I'm watching a commercial from the early 2000's

[@minchrono24lover27]

Because Japan is stuck 20 years in the past

[@tikiecue5677]

Too busy focusing on you know, building the best watch instead of marketing...

[@sherindaudawatta3682]

@@tikiecue5677 true words

[@samuelhopely4853]

The sound at 3:42 is like the resonant frequency of my nasal passage or something, which made for a decidedly uncomfortable sensation...which didn't come close to hampering my enjoyment of this video. Best watches on earth.

[@dasteufelhund]

OUTSTANDING!

[@seeks1986]

Beautiful piece, can't wait to own one some day .

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Simply incredible!✌🏽👌🏽

[@francisbawasanta6310]

Maybe one day... I want the Grand Seiko Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition SBGE021. Just perfection IMO.

[@bobcat409]

Outstanding!

[@victabeer3960]

I love the factory equipment.

[@theGoogol]

Beautiful!

[@misanthrope3375]

This is incredible!

[@Alexandra-qs5jw]

Amazing engineering

[@patekoriginal]

Until our minds will not be blown away from overvalue of other brands, only few will appreciate the real value of GS. Really one step beyond, with high value for money ratio. Surely this level of manifacturing is not second to PP but less expensive. Let's hope that Seiko's policy don't change otherwise for real lovers of high end watchery will be a real problem.

[@davidalvarez5929]

Agreed

[@Ilestun]

Something is really happening around GS. Of course you can't become a mythical brand in a few years, but I bet the snowflake and over GS classics will become legendary in a few decades. And of course with the company becoming more more mythical, the prices will increase. I'll get my snowflake in the next two years, the particular model as all, and even more, to become on of the most iconic watch of the 21st century......get yours before its discontinued.

[@pormodcustom9088]

This is ART

[@Dronetothetop]

This is absolutely amazing.

[@kabatake]

i own a few GS and they are amazing!

[@mbingham10]

Better than Rolex, in my humble

[@propm]

Man, I want one of these, all my watches just feel's inferior to this now.. one day, maybe I will own a Grand Seiko

[@jacopoinnocent374]

Great Music Choice !!

[@ju2705s]

Grand Seiko stands for highest precision and engineering Art. I have a deep respect for this. If if I win in lottery, I will buy a GS and will be lucky for many, many Years.

[@WolfgangVonKempelen838]

Good Luck fella ;)

[@guss2099]

Perfection!🙂👍🏼

[@Utekprasec]

japanese perfectionism i love it!

[@kimchiwasabee]

wow. just wow. mad respect.

[@TheManuFace]

Astonishing building process! An approximation so close to the perfection... I love this watch! 👌 Rolex, look at here 😁😂

[@ju2705s]

What a wonderful watch... I whiched I could afford one. It can't be more precise.

[@SilentShadow07]

Absolute perfection.

[@camoment23]

Really impressive work!

[@staryshow]

Mechanical watch precise to the extreme

[@toho45]

Very impressed

[@JayzBeerz]

I want the Snowflake but sadly I can't afford it. Wish I could just try it on to feel the feel of owning a GS Snowflake. Thank you Seiko for the video.

[@WC_Watch_Collector_Club]

Amazing watch!!! 😍😍😍