@@cl4ssic if I remember correctly, he's one of two co-founders who quit his career in civil engineering to work in watches. So he's not just the voice of a company.
@@slicktires2011 yep totally agree with u.Let GS be an exclusive hyper quality totally worth to buy underpriced watch for people seeking for them only.No need to tell everyone about this masterpiece.Let them all keep on chasing rolex who i personally think is the best watch to be own totally seriously totally..
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. My first two “luxury” watch purchases have both been Rolex. I really like the watches, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that part of what drew me to the brand is at the very least they will have likely retained most of their value when I hand them down to my kids someday. For my next purchase, I want it to be exclusively about the love of the watch. That has me looking into two directions: Jaeger-LeCoultre and Grand Seiko.
I am suffering from severe Rolex fatigue, I'm wearing one as I type away so I'm not a hater, just fed up of watch channels obsession with Rolex as an investment. Dealers are capitalising on this trend, collectors are paying over the odd and guess who are cashing in? Dealers selling Rolex.
gemini232003 I do not want any watch that looks like a Rolex considering that I have two from the brand, having an invicta will be misplaced in my small collection and will never get any wrist time. I love originality, pedigree and craftsmanship, that is what I pay for in a watch. The point I'm making is that watch dealers and now Rolex are creating scarcity of a mass produced watch, so called collectors are mistaking scarcity for rarity and they will have their fingers burnt. Hyping up Rolex as an investment does not make it one, it is not a tried and tested investment over a period of time.
I bought my Omega seamaster purely because it caught my eye and I loved the open visible movement at the back and so many people have asked me why I didn't just buy a Rolex instead. I just chose the watch I want and I'm happy with it. It's like people think you can't be happy with a watch unless it's a Rolex and that's just a bit naive in my opinion.
@@edenlevi9877 I was targetting my criticisms more towards those who buy something expensive simply because of some sense of pride and status that they associate with it. And let's face it, the vast majority of people who buy Rolex watches don't make the purchase as an investment, as such masterpieces like this GS go relatively unnoticed.
I am pleased to report that I traded my new Datejust for the Grand Seiko SBGH0269 a couple months ago. I love that watch and I dont care about the lost "value" of the Rolex at all.
I love my Grand Seiko SBGA101, I honestly think if it came down to it or a Rolex of the same price I would choose the Seiko. The Spring Drive movement is awesome.
Love this message, and the watch is gorgeous. I've never collected as an investment - to the detriment of my wallet at times, but never to the detriment of the joy my collection brings me. Everything goes away, nothing lasts forever, why not own what you love rather than what is viewed as valuable?
Every time you make a presentation I listen intently hoping it won’t end and drooling as I listen. This review was saved so I can drool all over again! What a beautiful watch. You hit the nail on the head when you said that the right watch makes you smile and that’s what watch collecting is all about. I’ve had a passion for watches since I was a little boy not even old enough to tell time.
@@ViewtuberOG i would like to see some more obscure or different brands myself. They do show their inventory in these videos though, with the purpose of informing and letting everyone know what is for sale on their website. So I guess it's no surprise that the big name brands show up more
I own this exact model GS along with a couple of Rolexes and a Patek. Let me say that the Grand Seiko is getting the most wrist time and I am so impressed. My local Rolex dealer also became a GS dealer and I saw this one while in their shop and just fell in love. So happy I took the jump to Grand Seiko!
@@andrewparker6091 I dressed it down to a gray strap but ended up exchanging it. I was over ambitious in my first luxury watch purchase and soon after realized it was just too nice for me. Solid watch on top of a good collection though.
Brand identity extends to the end user and is a powerful tool for self marketing and promotion, also aiding in resale value. The crystalline structure formed by simple repetitive icons (IE Gucissima, Louis LV, Fendi etc.) create a certain mesmerization amongst their audience. This attracts attention and the end user benefits from receiving this energy. Some find this display to be garish and annoying, deeming the person selfish for taxing everyone's energy. My ancestors in the Palace of Versailles were hated by some for this kind of display. It is the same reason Versace is despised and Greek architecture is preferred over Roman by some. Dismissing a beautiful and successful peacock may be interpreted as sour grapes if it is coming from a chicken or a pigeon.
"Now you're looking for the secret. But you won't find it because of course, you're not really looking. You don't really want to work it out. You want to be fooled."
So you think the Rolex it's actually worth some 8k dollars? It isn't. Most of these watches cost some 400 dollars to make. Yet, paying 8k on a Rolex it's okay, but 8k on a Breitling is madness... Fact is, you're being fooled and paying for the brand regardless of which watch you're buying. If anything you're a bigger fool for buying a Rolex, a brand that makes some 900 thousand watches per year yet tries to make people think their product is very exclusive.
I loved that Grand Seiko so much that I think I was barely breathing throughout the video. Absolutely beautiful, and the dial made me think of water being rippled by the wind. Wish I could find and afford one.
Exceptional narrative about the matters of heart. So excited to see people are slowly but surely taking notice of Grand Seiko! The house of exquisite workmanship indeed!
All the well known grand seiko models have, people are asking ridiculous money for them I’m just gonna buy a handmade german custom watch and call it a day
This watch is absolutely mesmerizing!! The dial from 3:15 to 3:20 looks like a close up of an iris of the human eye. Words does not do justice to this watch or the work done by watchfinder in showing us why.
@@salihinsabah4310 Exactly, I had the same thought after I posted, I can imagine the iridescent multi coloured end feathers protruding from the case, slightly odd but awesome.
What is a meaning behind words beter watch realy?? Watch tels time, watch isca statement and jewlery, who can hawe right to tell this or that is a beter watch, seiko, rolex, jacquet droz, blancpai , omega, tudor, citizen.... All are best, there is no such thing as beter watch or best watch, there only is a taste. Someone like this someone that and that is all. Therm beter watch is bullshit and doesent eqsist.
@@cl4ssic why insulting?? You are idiot, i own both rolex and seiko, and many others. Rolex is highest quality movement and casing, both rolex and seiko are equaly good. But you you are poor idiot, who insult people for nothing.
I'm a happy owner of a Iwate dial, the SBGJ201. A high-beat, automatic GMT. The dial is white, and, it is a standard dial. Standard being a very relative term here. I mean it is not a limited edition. It is simply stunning, and I catch myself staring at it when the light falls on it in a new angle.
Tbh I don’t care if the grand seiko is better for the price. Personally a Rolex Oyster Perpetual looks better and is still a very solid watch. I don’t mind paying a little extra to get what makes me feel good
It looks better in this video than in real life. The dial is blue, not emerald green. The bezel is chrome, not dark chrome. Fix your lighting and white balance.
Amazing looking watch. In my opinion it has a nice clean dial with everything you really need on a watch. And the see through back is a nice additional feature and a must have with such a movement. Great Video btw. ! Still I think it is a decision everyone has ro make for himself wheter he prefers a preowned rolex Submariner or this grand seiko at this price point (nearly the Same price point . You rather get a Rolex Explorer for the money or you could save up for a rolex but consider that you may wait years if you want to buy a new rolex.) The last pro argument would be that this Grand Seiko does not get this much attention as a rolex.(Especially from those people you dont want much attention for your watch ;)
If I were looking for a dedicated dress watch to add to the collection, this is the one and only Grand Seiko I would consider, purely because of the color and finishing on the dial (and the fact that they rather artfully integrated the power reserve indicator to maintain symmetry on the dial this time around... unlike other GS with power reserve indicators on the dial). But once I see the price tag, I'm immediately reminded that's approaching JLC money, and that's where the decision-making gets really tough.
The SBGK005 cost $7,400, a beautiful watch indeed but it will cost me as much as a Rolex, I can buy a datejust 36 for less or 41 for a $500 more. No date sub for $7,900. I think this is the kind of watch that you buy once you achieved all your watch goals.. like ahh let me spend some money in something different, get a GS because it’s different.
Excellent video. Love GS but I wish they'd get rid of the power reserve indicator on the dial, just seems tacky to me. Also, the bezel in brushed stainless would have looked killer on this model
Interesting video as usually. What can be said about Seiko automatic movements? Are they reliable and worth the cost ? Maybe you have done a video on this topic ? Thanx
Thank You! Well-chosen word and very bold to say it as it is. The question is whether in 10 years we will not look back on 2019 and think "Why were people willing to pay double the price for a Daytona or GMT in steel on the gray market?" It's a bit out of control right now with Rolex.
Agreed, it makes Rolex look plain and just expensive to be expensive. Yeah they're well made, but I'm not buying that any of my money went into R&D when they come out with a new model every 20 years. lol
you are correct sir. With all respect to Rolex, they make some beautiful watches, but in my mind it is a brand for cocky di*kheads with no respect to anyone, and I will never get one...
Why many say rolex is an investment ? Although its a gold watch and other brands do make gold watches like sedana gold etc do they have a more resale value as compared to the price at which i bought? if at 5000 usd ten will i be able to sell it for 5500 usd in future? And does it implies to its steel watches also?
I am Swiss, worked in marketing for a large Swiss brand and I own the big names. I love watches and have many. I do not care about the price, resell value or investment. I also own Swatch, Poljot and Seagull, being interested in the different styles, movements and history. The Grand Seiko is a fabulous movement and is a great watch. The only brand that can take it up with the Swiss or Germans in terms of quality and detail.
Great video! got my first watch in 1966 Every watch in my collection bought with same principles in your video love at first sight and if they hold value then lucky me! most cost more to service than they are worth! Love that Dial!
If you like that dial, check out the video (The Best Dial Ever Made) they did on the Grand Seiko SBGA211. Stunning is an understatement for that one. 💕
The trouble is legibility. In real life the domed crystal catches so much light it is actually really hard to pick up the detail without manipulating to just the right angle. This was a watch I was really hoping to love and was amazed to see it at retail just a week ago but this really put me off so I ended up passing.
@@TheDavidBangkok Interesting point, and that's impressive restraint shown on your part. If I went so far as to find one for retal, reckon I'd have overlooked that and bought it anyway.
Late to the party, but at 2:17 I honestly wondered why there where 3 white dots at the bottom of the watch. Then I realised it's just insanely polished and reflecting that much light. Insane.
@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer My favorite watch that I have owned is a Omega Seamaster 41mm and my favorite watch is the Grand Seiko SnowFlake.So I believe that I might qualify as someone who is reasonable.
The attention to detail is incredible. The dial looks like the wing of a butterfly and the hands look like the finest chef’s knives. Exquisite workmanship.
@@stockholmpublishings2937 Yeah, classic and BORING. Seiko continuously improves and gives us different technologies, designs... what does Rolex do again? Oh yeah they all look the same. Why are you here mate, go join a 100 year waiting list for your precious POS mass-produced crap.
@gmshadowtraders improving what? Seikos are pure uglyness. "Different technologies" lmfao. It's a watch. It's supposed to look good and tell time, that's it. Patek and AP have also waiting lists? Does that make them bad brands no. You are too poor for Rolex. I'm glad ppl w/ ugly personalities wear Seikos and not Rolex. Roles is prestige.
Anyway, for anyone who want GS but can't afford it right now. You can opt for Astron, the markers, hands and case polishing really close to a GS since they're being produced in the same factory. Except for the inside of lug area, which is understandable and passable.
Finnally, an honest review the was NOT geared OR pandering to Rolex or any other major brand commanding higher and higher price tags for the same thing over and over again! Watches are uniques to each MFG and in turn to each person and should be reviewed on it's own merits - beauty is in the eye NOT the amount on a perceived value
The dial lay-out just doesn't look right. It's also still on the thick side for a manually wound movement. Reminds me of how I can get a perfectly proportioned DJ 36 on a high quality bracelet for less without the limited edition premium.
I have feeling when GS becomes a mainstream name, its collectibility will be astounding. Some reknowned collectors have even sold off their rolex/patek collection to collect vintage GS.
@@inouk5549 I feel that will be the case as well, its under the radar now,but have a feeling it'll catch fire and even all the naysayers will jump on the GS once they feel the public approves and recognizes the name. Sad but it is what it is.
As supported by data, how have comparable (and contemporary) GS & Rolex models retained their value over a set of sales examples in the second-hand market?
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This guy is honestly the best watch RUclipsr out there
Even if I don't agree with him, he is an excellent presenter of watches. ..
Not sure if its just one guy.
just the voice of a company...
@@cl4ssic if I remember correctly, he's one of two co-founders who quit his career in civil engineering to work in watches. So he's not just the voice of a company.
Sounds like Alan Davis from QI. ?
Unbelievable watch. Stunning. But, as far as your presentation goes, you could sell a pig in Tehran.
Or even in mecca
That wouldn't be a difficult task as Iranians love pork.
@@amiralilamepour54 haram for shia
😂
Nope. Haram is haram. No matter what.
Happy to see Grand Seiko is getting the love and respect it deserves
I think he said Rolex more than Seiko.
@@jimshepherd9593 I know that disappointed me....
I'm not so happy, Grand Seiko used to fly under the radar, now it's gotten international visibility and prices are going up
@@slicktires2011 so it's a good thing or a bad thing?🤣🤣😭
@@slicktires2011 yep totally agree with u.Let GS be an exclusive hyper quality totally worth to buy underpriced watch for people seeking for them only.No need to tell everyone about this masterpiece.Let them all keep on chasing rolex who i personally think is the best watch to be own totally seriously totally..
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. My first two “luxury” watch purchases have both been Rolex. I really like the watches, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that part of what drew me to the brand is at the very least they will have likely retained most of their value when I hand them down to my kids someday. For my next purchase, I want it to be exclusively about the love of the watch. That has me looking into two directions: Jaeger-LeCoultre and Grand Seiko.
I want my watch experience to be slowly progressing to higher and higher end watches but I want to start with seiko
Aside from Glashutte Original i can't think of any other brand that puts so much love and attention into their dials.
Lange??
@@vaughanatkinson8421 good dials but hardly ground breaking in aesthetics or originality imo.
@Dave Mendoza hahaha ok kid. 😂😂😂😂
@@VadersDarkside well i would disagree, as we all can. I actually own the Glashutte Panomatic Lunar...love it. But i still lust after the Lange 1 ; )
vacheron constantin
I am suffering from severe Rolex fatigue, I'm wearing one as I type away so I'm not a hater, just fed up of watch channels obsession with Rolex as an investment. Dealers are capitalising on this trend, collectors are paying over the odd and guess who are cashing in? Dealers selling Rolex.
Also, Rolex is cashing in. They are increasing their prices this year. I read that submariners, for instance, are now going to cost 10% more.
gemini232003 I do not want any watch that looks like a Rolex considering that I have two from the brand, having an invicta will be misplaced in my small collection and will never get any wrist time. I love originality, pedigree and craftsmanship, that is what I pay for in a watch. The point I'm making is that watch dealers and now Rolex are creating scarcity of a mass produced watch, so called collectors are mistaking scarcity for rarity and they will have their fingers burnt. Hyping up Rolex as an investment does not make it one, it is not a tried and tested investment over a period of time.
gemini232003 I kick your damn teeth in!!!!
I bought my Omega seamaster purely because it caught my eye and I loved the open visible movement at the back and so many people have asked me why I didn't just buy a Rolex instead. I just chose the watch I want and I'm happy with it. It's like people think you can't be happy with a watch unless it's a Rolex and that's just a bit naive in my opinion.
Don't give GS too much hype, they may ridiculously price their models like Rolex as the popularity and demand increases.
& OMG what an art this GS is😍
Ivideyokke kandathil santhosham,mr.Purushu!
Mallu boys assemble
Nah, there are plenty of morons out there who care more about brand recognition than substance, we GS fans have nothing to worry about
Shantanu Nair brand recognition is good for investment. Those who prefer rolex is not really a watch enthusiast but more towards an investor.
@@edenlevi9877 I was targetting my criticisms more towards those who buy something expensive simply because of some sense of pride and status that they associate with it. And let's face it, the vast majority of people who buy Rolex watches don't make the purchase as an investment, as such masterpieces like this GS go relatively unnoticed.
The logo on the back is just awful and covers up a nice looking movement.
Excellent point. That logo makes this watch look cheap $100 kid watch... I can't believe they managed to put that logo on...
Yeah it kinda reminds me of the Peugeot logo crossed with Lion King crossed with Hunchback of Notre Dame.
@@ronch550 and why that big..? Haha
@@kevintoth5365 um so it's all the more hideous?
If it was aligned and not at an angle perhaps it wouldn’t be too bad.
I am pleased to report that I traded my new Datejust for the Grand Seiko SBGH0269 a couple months ago. I love that watch and I dont care about the lost "value" of the Rolex at all.
Prefer this to any Rolex myself.
After all these weeks I still can’t get over this review.
“The Dial, the Dial”
Who writes the script for this? Whoever it is, is a philosopher for sure.
Very eloquent indeed, really shines in a video like this!
Wonder when GS are going to drop that tacky stamp on the sapphire back fouling the view of the movement. Otherwise the watch is stunning.
I love my Grand Seiko SBGA101, I honestly think if it came down to it or a Rolex of the same price I would choose the Seiko. The Spring Drive movement is awesome.
[USDMX] 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
All Rolex sports watches have a screw down crown and can be used for diving or almost any activity.
@@bighands69 🤷♂️
Love this message, and the watch is gorgeous. I've never collected as an investment - to the detriment of my wallet at times, but never to the detriment of the joy my collection brings me. Everything goes away, nothing lasts forever, why not own what you love rather than what is viewed as valuable?
Well said!
Every time you make a presentation I listen intently hoping it won’t end and drooling as I listen. This review was saved so I can drool all over again! What a beautiful watch. You hit the nail on the head when you said that the right watch makes you smile and that’s what watch collecting is all about. I’ve had a passion for watches since I was a little boy not even old enough to tell time.
2 videos in a row without Rolex or Patek Philippe, I'm impressed.
Thank God.
Polex or Ratek Rhilippe
Who would you rather see than the 2 kings of the hobby?
@@bluemystic7501 anyone else.
@@ViewtuberOG i would like to see some more obscure or different brands myself. They do show their inventory in these videos though, with the purpose of informing and letting everyone know what is for sale on their website. So I guess it's no surprise that the big name brands show up more
There is no god.
I own this exact model GS along with a couple of Rolexes and a Patek. Let me say that the Grand Seiko is getting the most wrist time and I am so impressed. My local Rolex dealer also became a GS dealer and I saw this one while in their shop and just fell in love. So happy I took the jump to Grand Seiko!
Did you keep the crocidle strap on?
@@stu7900 Yes but thinking about changing to something a bit more casual.......
@@andrewparker6091 I dressed it down to a gray strap but ended up exchanging it. I was over ambitious in my first luxury watch purchase and soon after realized it was just too nice for me. Solid watch on top of a good collection though.
Andrew ! How do you like this watch ?
john antony love it, thanks. Great size, nice and thin and the quality is just outstanding. Highly recommend!
The dial on this watch looks like the surface of an ocean during a cloudy and windy day; I love it. Reminds me of a GS Snowflake too.
Thanks but I rather buy Rolex GMT Master pepsi dial. Or at least Paul Newman Daytona. This just isn't my vibe
Seiko (or GS) really knows how to make their dials mesmerizing.
Sometimes it’s not about money, it’s more of a feeling of being fooled.
Brand identity extends to the end user and is a powerful tool for self marketing and promotion, also aiding in resale value. The crystalline structure formed by simple repetitive icons (IE Gucissima, Louis LV, Fendi etc.) create a certain mesmerization amongst their audience. This attracts attention and the end user benefits from receiving this energy. Some find this display to be garish and annoying, deeming the person selfish for taxing everyone's energy. My ancestors in the Palace of Versailles were hated by some for this kind of display. It is the same reason Versace is despised and Greek architecture is preferred over Roman by some. Dismissing a beautiful and successful peacock may be interpreted as sour grapes if it is coming from a chicken or a pigeon.
"Now you're looking for the secret. But you won't find it because of course, you're not really looking. You don't really want to work it out. You want to be fooled."
@1bigjohn11 so an AP royal oak has no resale value?
@@billiejoe9037 no.
So you think the Rolex it's actually worth some 8k dollars? It isn't. Most of these watches cost some 400 dollars to make. Yet, paying 8k on a Rolex it's okay, but 8k on a Breitling is madness...
Fact is, you're being fooled and paying for the brand regardless of which watch you're buying. If anything you're a bigger fool for buying a Rolex, a brand that makes some 900 thousand watches per year yet tries to make people think their product is very exclusive.
I loved that Grand Seiko so much that I think I was barely breathing throughout the video. Absolutely beautiful, and the dial made me think of water being rippled by the wind. Wish I could find and afford one.
Exceptional narrative about the matters of heart.
So excited to see people are slowly but surely taking notice of Grand Seiko! The house of exquisite workmanship indeed!
As I mature as a man and watch enthusiast, the more I prefer this watch over many swiss brands.
Two words, three emojis:
That dial. 😍😍😍
This is a stunning watch with a case design that seems to recall elements of the Grand/King Seiko cases of the late 60s and 70s.
That dial is truly stunning.
Because of watchfinder, a Grand Seiko is my undisputed grail watch. One day, one of these will be on my wrist.
Grand Seiko never disappoints!
Bought mine preowned for 5800 usd, now selling on Chrono24 for over 8000 usd. This watch has appreciated nicely.
All the well known grand seiko models have, people are asking ridiculous money for them
I’m just gonna buy a handmade german custom watch and call it a day
Please feature Credor Eichi II !!
This watch is absolutely mesmerizing!! The dial from 3:15 to 3:20 looks like a close up of an iris of the human eye. Words does not do justice to this watch or the work done by watchfinder in showing us why.
Get your grand Seiko while you can folk's. The brand is making one hell of a comeback. Even their skx is a great watch for the money. 👍👍
This one is gorgeous. I'm really considering to buy it for my 1st great watch.
GS sure knows how to make mesmerising dials 😍
Do they come with a date window or with a lever escapement?
Seems like GS is closing-in fast on Rolex!
Hopefully not, let GS maintain their exclusivity from smaller amounts of yearly productions.
It's already surpassed them in quality and looks in my opinion
They are pretty, but let’s face it, no matter what, everyone would rather have a Rolex
@@brettarmer3584 I would rather have a GS i don't really love any Rolex maybe the milgauss is the only one I would get or an older sub
It's almost like purchasing a Lexus Coupe over a Beamer or Merc.
The dial, the dial OMG the dial, it reminds me of the overlapping feathers of some exotic bird, rippling as the light plays over it. Stunning.
Peacock feathers maybe? 😁
@@salihinsabah4310 Exactly, I had the same thought after I posted, I can imagine the iridescent multi coloured end feathers protruding from the case, slightly odd but awesome.
Did Richard Hammond train you how to talk up a product?
I think the sad part of investment watches isn’t the person trying to make a buck, but that people will pay over retail for them.
I have a Spring Drive Snowflake - Super Titanium, clean, smooth, precise.
What is the height lug to lug? I tried on the 39mm spring drives but they're very long. Bigger than my sarx055 (41mm baby snowflake), I was sad.
What is the size plz?
Most Rolex owners know GS is a better watch, however..
True
What is a meaning behind words beter watch realy??
Watch tels time, watch isca statement and jewlery, who can hawe right to tell this or that is a beter watch, seiko, rolex, jacquet droz, blancpai , omega, tudor, citizen....
All are best, there is no such thing as beter watch or best watch, there only is a taste.
Someone like this someone that and that is all.
Therm beter watch is bullshit and doesent eqsist.
Let’s be real here, most rolex owners don‘t even know that GS exists. They are not into watches but into status symbols.
Ivan Ivanov idiot.
@@cl4ssic why insulting??
You are idiot, i own both rolex and seiko, and many others.
Rolex is highest quality movement and casing, both rolex and seiko are equaly good.
But you you are poor idiot, who insult people for nothing.
I'm a happy owner of a Iwate dial, the SBGJ201. A high-beat, automatic GMT. The dial is white, and, it is a standard dial. Standard being a very relative term here. I mean it is not a limited edition. It is simply stunning, and I catch myself staring at it when the light falls on it in a new angle.
Tbh I don’t care if the grand seiko is better for the price. Personally a Rolex Oyster Perpetual looks better and is still a very solid watch. I don’t mind paying a little extra to get what makes me feel good
Grand Seiko finally put the power reserve in an aesthetically pleasing place, directly opposite the seconds dial.
Cant fathom why they would put a logo on the rear crystal.
I was wondering... could you please make a review for the GRAND SEIKO SBGM221?
The logo on the display glass ruins this watch for me. Why on earth would they do this. I wish they would take it off their seiko 5 range too.
It looks better in this video than in real life.
The dial is blue, not emerald green.
The bezel is chrome, not dark chrome.
Fix your lighting and white balance.
Amazing looking watch. In my opinion it has a nice clean dial with everything you really need on a watch. And the see through back is a nice additional feature and a must have with such a movement. Great Video btw. ! Still I think it is a decision everyone has ro make for himself wheter he prefers a preowned rolex Submariner or this grand seiko at this price point (nearly the Same price point . You rather get a Rolex Explorer for the money or you could save up for a rolex but consider that you may wait years if you want to buy a new rolex.) The last pro argument would be that this Grand Seiko does not get this much attention as a rolex.(Especially from those people you dont want much attention for your watch ;)
If I were looking for a dedicated dress watch to add to the collection, this is the one and only Grand Seiko I would consider, purely because of the color and finishing on the dial (and the fact that they rather artfully integrated the power reserve indicator to maintain symmetry on the dial this time around... unlike other GS with power reserve indicators on the dial).
But once I see the price tag, I'm immediately reminded that's approaching JLC money, and that's where the decision-making gets really tough.
The SBGK005 cost $7,400, a beautiful watch indeed but it will cost me as much as a Rolex, I can buy a datejust 36 for less or 41 for a $500 more.
No date sub for $7,900. I think this is the kind of watch that you buy once you achieved all your watch goals.. like ahh let me spend some money in something different, get a GS because it’s different.
Excellent video. Love GS but I wish they'd get rid of the power reserve indicator on the dial, just seems tacky to me.
Also, the bezel in brushed stainless would have looked killer on this model
how much ad money did you receive from seiko?
You truly love grand Seiko ♥️
Interesting video as usually. What can be said about Seiko automatic movements? Are they reliable and worth the cost ? Maybe you have done a video on this topic ? Thanx
well, it seems pretty obvious that Rolex isnt paying Watchfinder enough. LMAO.
That dial just hypnotizes you!! Stunning!!
Its just a Seiko, and I bloody love it.
Thank You! Well-chosen word and very bold to say it as it is. The question is whether in 10 years we will not look back on 2019 and think "Why were people willing to pay double the price for a Daytona or GMT in steel on the gray market?" It's a bit out of control right now with Rolex.
I’ll admit, GS make some of the nicest dials in the business. I could stare at this one all day..
Would love to see another Grand Seiko, the SBGA415. The winter spring drive.
Whilst this is essentially a dressed up sales pitch, it does point to a key thing: no amount of resale value can make a Rolex interesting.
Agreed, it makes Rolex look plain and just expensive to be expensive. Yeah they're well made, but I'm not buying that any of my money went into R&D when they come out with a new model every 20 years. lol
you are correct sir. With all respect to Rolex, they make some beautiful watches, but in my mind it is a brand for cocky di*kheads with no respect to anyone, and I will never get one...
Why many say rolex is an investment ? Although its a gold watch and other brands do make gold watches like sedana gold etc do they have a more resale value as compared to the price at which i bought? if at 5000 usd ten will i be able to sell it for 5500 usd in future? And does it implies to its steel watches also?
Omg the dial looks absolutely gorgeous
You bring the watch alive with your macro shots and details which few other channels can show. Amazing.
BRAVO 👏👏👏 Best review I have seen ever - this is what being into watches, is really all about.
I am Swiss, worked in marketing for a large Swiss brand and I own the big names. I love watches and have many. I do not care about the price, resell value or investment. I also own Swatch, Poljot and Seagull, being interested in the different styles, movements and history. The Grand Seiko is a fabulous movement and is a great watch. The only brand that can take it up with the Swiss or Germans in terms of quality and detail.
Please stop showing Grand Seikos
It's driving up the prices :P
This is what I truly called fine watch made by artisans and watchmakers and not designed by a photographer pretending to be a real deal.
[Watch-out: Vintage Rolex Collectors incoming]; but indeed, Thank you very much for the wonderful upload. What a way to kick-start the new-year.
Great video! got my first watch in 1966 Every watch in my collection bought with same principles in your video love at first sight and if they hold value then lucky me! most cost more to service than they are worth! Love that Dial!
Hand's down the best dial I've ever seen!
If you like that dial, check out the video (The Best Dial Ever Made) they did on the Grand Seiko SBGA211. Stunning is an understatement for that one. 💕
@@buickboy92 Yes, the 'snowflake' is a beauty for sure, but it's just been replaced by this one IMO ;)
The trouble is legibility. In real life the domed crystal catches so much light it is actually really hard to pick up the detail without manipulating to just the right angle. This was a watch I was really hoping to love and was amazed to see it at retail just a week ago but this really put me off so I ended up passing.
@@TheDavidBangkok Interesting point, and that's impressive restraint shown on your part. If I went so far as to find one for retal, reckon I'd have overlooked that and bought it anyway.
Late to the party, but at 2:17 I honestly wondered why there where 3 white dots at the bottom of the watch.
Then I realised it's just insanely polished and reflecting that much light. Insane.
This is what, the 3rd Grand Seiko pitch in the last 3 months? How much are they paying you for promo?
Accuracy for Gs is a problem except for the spring drive....
True! But the fact that it say Seiko is a deal breaker for most.
Which statistic are you citing from?
@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer The statistic that says most humans are Morons
@@Latino1777 Not including yourself, of course.
@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer My favorite watch that I have owned is a Omega Seamaster 41mm and my favorite watch is the Grand Seiko SnowFlake.So I believe that I might qualify as someone who is reasonable.
@@Latino1777 Well if you think most people are morons, the odds are against you.
What is the price for this watch? Looks pretty good.
The attention to detail is incredible. The dial looks like the wing of a butterfly and the hands look like the finest chef’s knives. Exquisite workmanship.
The ratcheting mechanism @6:10 is the finest example of ingenuity I have ever seen in a wristwatch.
This watch is certainly not being overlooked. Everyone's literally been beating it to it for weeks ;)
GS are ugly. And we see yet another Rolex hate video from watchfinder.
@@stockholmpublishings2937 Rolex, all Rolex, is BORING. GS is the BOMB. Go to the back of the line now.
@gmshadowtraders Rolex are classics. GS is the bomb? Lol they literally ripped off this design. Nothing new + ugly dial, ugly bezel and ugly bracelet.
@@stockholmpublishings2937 Yeah, classic and BORING. Seiko continuously improves and gives us different technologies, designs... what does Rolex do again? Oh yeah they all look the same. Why are you here mate, go join a 100 year waiting list for your precious POS mass-produced crap.
@gmshadowtraders improving what? Seikos are pure uglyness. "Different technologies" lmfao. It's a watch. It's supposed to look good and tell time, that's it.
Patek and AP have also waiting lists? Does that make them bad brands no.
You are too poor for Rolex. I'm glad ppl w/ ugly personalities wear Seikos and not Rolex. Roles is prestige.
Anyway, for anyone who want GS but can't afford it right now. You can opt for Astron, the markers, hands and case polishing really close to a GS since they're being produced in the same factory. Except for the inside of lug area, which is understandable and passable.
The rose gold version with lacquer dial is a masterpiece.
Whats the background song? I NEED IT
What a beautiful watch I just have my jaw dropped omg... this is amazing what a dail....
Finnally, an honest review the was NOT geared OR pandering to Rolex or any other major brand commanding higher and higher price tags for the same thing over and over again! Watches are uniques to each MFG and in turn to each person and should be reviewed on it's own merits - beauty is in the eye NOT the amount on a perceived value
Such attention to details is not for the Rolex fans.
Why do you have to shit on Rolex here?
I happen to like Rlx and can still appreciate GS
Have you guys bought a batch of grand seikos?
One question what about Longines watches ? Master collection
The dial lay-out just doesn't look right. It's also still on the thick side for a manually wound movement. Reminds me of how I can get a perfectly proportioned DJ 36 on a high quality bracelet for less without the limited edition premium.
The limited edition watches of Grand Seiko are going to be something else when looking back in a few decades time... I love it!
I have feeling when GS becomes a mainstream name, its collectibility will be astounding.
Some reknowned collectors have even sold off their rolex/patek collection to collect vintage GS.
Chin Yoon I feel it’s just a matter of time until GS releases their iconic piece that will shift the market. Exciting times.
@@inouk5549 I feel that will be the case as well, its under the radar now,but have a feeling it'll catch fire and even all the naysayers will jump on the GS once they feel the public approves and recognizes the name. Sad but it is what it is.
Cost?
Never agreed with the title of this video so much.....cue the rolex fan boys
For sale?
With an aching heart and trembling knees is how I watch this video.
As supported by data, how have comparable (and contemporary) GS & Rolex models retained their value over a set of sales examples in the second-hand market?