This is awesome. I feel like grand seiko is one of the few relatively affordable brands that has some really, really interesting watches that don’t at all feel like lesser/accessible versions of more expensive brands. They are their own thing with their super unique dials and tech (spring drive).
Can't wait to get hold one of these. Incredible craftsmanship been put into these pieces, you spend 5/6K on one of these and you will feel you paid for a reason.
I just walked in my house with my NEW SBGA415 and it's incredible. Equal and, in many cases, superior to my Rolex. I love what Seiko has done with this. Worth every penny of the $6300 retail price. I'm anxious to see if it lives up to its accuracy reputation.
yeah, that's exactly what Texas Instruments said when they came out with the first digital watch in the early 70's followed by the quartz. "yeah, the future of watches...." as rolex and all other swiss mechanical highly flawed and less accurate authentic swiss times pieces continue to triple in value.....you probably drive a rice burner and hate america.... an awesome high end watch has nothing to do with accuracy or else every millionaire would be wearing a battery operated quartz watch you nimrod
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 yeah nimrod you are. Buy your triple priced roller. You saw a battery on the this GS post? And you're sure your Swiss watch is not half chinese? Lick and taste the MSG.
What to get! I really like the "413" Spring, but the "Winter" with its blue second hand really speaks to me and the dial seems to blend with the titanium finish of the watch slightly better than the pink dial of the "Spring". What did you eventually end up buying?
I've seen this one in person and it's amazing. Not often that you hold a watch and there's a slight involuntarily gasp just looking at it, but this is one of those. Can recommend to look up some more video and photos of the dial texture; to me it evokes clouds with infinite random shapes, it looks naturally formed more than man made. Still kicking myself for not buying it on the spot.
The polished indices really pop on the winter dial vs the lighter spring season dial. The contrasting second hand is something I wish my sbga413 had. I’m a fan but too similar to own both 🤔
I wanna buy a very nice watch next year for my 40th birthday and am still deviding between a grand seiko or an explorer. I slowly begin to think that a grand seiko will be the better watch?
Beautiful GS, just look at how the light catches those hands & hour markers...They have so much going for them as a brand these days..I would love one.
"You'll need a punch and block to size at home".....not to mention the patience of Job! Pins and collars......the reason my GS Snowflake is currently wearing a Colareb leather strap.
Compared to Spring Winter dial is cleaner more legible and makes the hour markers and hands look crisp and pop The color of the case and the dial seem to blend seamlessly Then the dash of blue on the second hand looks amazing I am in Australia so all I see is pictures so in person Im concerned things could be different A purchase of my first online is a little daunting any thoughts
I’ll tell you what I don’t like. I went to buy a snowflake and once I picked it up and tried it on I changed my mind. It’s gorgeous, but the titanium is so light it feels like plastic. I couldn’t get over it, and returned home empty handed. Considering a blue snowflake but don't want leather band down here in Florida, so I'm patiently waiting for all the '20s to be released.
James Smith I did the same thing the first time I saw the snowflake in Los Angeles. I tried it on in the boutique and it felt so light because I was used to wearing my Rolex steel. I did not purchase it.However I ended up getting the watch here at home and I can honestly tell you that it is one of my favorite watches. You get used to the weight difference, The dial is incredible, the polishing is unmatched, and the titanium gives it a great tool like grey shimmer. I like it so much I have purchased a few other Grand Seiko’s. My humble advice would be to tell you to try it on again and not let the weight discourage you, It is something special.
I was planning on buying this watch until I actually saw it in person. The main reasons for not buying it was the dial color was darker than expected, titanium is light but doesn’t “feel” right, the case size was to thick, and finally bracelet pins in watch at this cost does not make sense. GS is so close....
I think it could do everything like an Aqua Terra. I put mine on a tropic strap and it's just like the Aqua Terra on the rubber strap. It's sporty and dressy and the same time.
somebody that knows more than me please inform me: He mentions that "this is grade 5 titanium,not 2" how better or worse are to each other or why is this an important distinction to make?
robin delabra like he said in the video: titanium grade 2 is way more prone to scratches and a lot of watch enthusiasts are avoiding and criticizing this. Grade 5 is almost as durable as steel. Way lighter tho and some might not like it. The craftsmanship here is the Zaratsu Polishing from GS on the titanium grade 5. It‘s highly and super difficult to give it those looks. If you want a light feeling watch on the wrist, the grade 5 is the best choice to be more safe with scratches. It‘s even a more „precious“ metal than steel.
@@SirMopy Thanks for the reply,got it. But then,in your opinion,do you think that grade 2 is automatically garbage (as a material for watches) ,for example if there is a watch that offers a titanium (premium) variant and normal steel one...would the steel one be more recommendable? Edit: I ask because such a watch exist and I (in my ignorance) just assumed Titanium (whatever grade,in this case 2) was automatically better than steel ,therefore I was about to go for the "premium" one,and by answers of knowledgeable and kind people like you i might avoid a mistake.
No straight heterosexual male talks this fast ever including when there's a fire. tinkerbell here sure get's his panties all sticky rattling on about the specs of this watch. Afterwards I'm sure him and his boyfriend will play "hide the sausage" until it hurts so good.....lol
Not a fan of this watch at all. Looks too plain and old fashioned. Don't like the angular case at all and the case doesn't flow into the bracelet. The bracelet looks like it's come from a bog standard model. Much prefer the classier rolex datejust.
This would have been a perfect watch, if the stupid designers didn't deface the reverse side of the watch. It's almost as if they want to stop making the perfect timepiece.
Omg the flank polishing on the case is STUNNING on this shape! It looks like a mountain with a snowy top! Amazing!
This is awesome. I feel like grand seiko is one of the few relatively affordable brands that has some really, really interesting watches that don’t at all feel like lesser/accessible versions of more expensive brands. They are their own thing with their super unique dials and tech (spring drive).
Can't wait to get hold one of these. Incredible craftsmanship been put into these pieces, you spend 5/6K on one of these and you will feel you paid for a reason.
I just walked in my house with my NEW SBGA415 and it's incredible. Equal and, in many cases, superior to my Rolex. I love what Seiko has done with this. Worth every penny of the $6300 retail price. I'm anxious to see if it lives up to its accuracy reputation.
how goes the watch and the accuracy
It will
It has
Still in love with it?
@@dom0 absolutely. One of my favs!
Best video of this 415 I've seen so far, kudos to Tim and WatchBox ^ ^
The spring drive is the future of watch movement technology and only Seiko has it. The accuracy is phenomenal.
This is the watch I need in my life.
yeah, that's exactly what Texas Instruments said when they came out with the first digital watch in the early 70's followed by the quartz. "yeah, the future of watches...." as rolex and all other swiss mechanical highly flawed and less accurate authentic swiss times pieces continue to triple in value.....you probably drive a rice burner and hate america.... an awesome high end watch has nothing to do with accuracy or else every millionaire would be wearing a battery operated quartz watch you nimrod
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 why you mad bro...just cuz it’s not a Swiss watch. Don’t be mad that the Japanese can innovate more.
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 What the f*** is wrong with you
@@franciskocum8709 Sorry Frances, but you won't understand until you grow up. Besides, isn't frances a girls name?
@@harveyfinkelstein2963 yeah nimrod you are. Buy your triple priced roller. You saw a battery on the this GS post? And you're sure your Swiss watch is not half chinese? Lick and taste the MSG.
That may well be the nicest dial I've ever seen. It's as if GS currently have God working for them...
Thx for posting👍
thank you, this video just confirmed my thoughts. the SBGA415G will be my next addition. great review in a fatastic time piece.
There's something about the dial and this case together that just elevates this watch.
I was thinking on getting the snowflake but with this one I have changed my mind.
Just saw this today at ad .... it was the best gs in the case .... side by side it leaves the snowflake behind
What to get! I really like the "413" Spring, but the "Winter" with its blue second hand really speaks to me and the dial seems to blend with the titanium finish of the watch slightly better than the pink dial of the "Spring". What did you eventually end up buying?
I've seen this one in person and it's amazing. Not often that you hold a watch and there's a slight involuntarily gasp just looking at it, but this is one of those. Can recommend to look up some more video and photos of the dial texture; to me it evokes clouds with infinite random shapes, it looks naturally formed more than man made. Still kicking myself for not buying it on the spot.
past time GS changed the clasp to wearer adjustable on the fly. otherwise perfect watch
As always, superb description with wonderful imagery in your words. Such a beautiful piece!
I would be a happy camper with that on my wrist , beautiful .
The polished indices really pop on the winter dial vs the lighter spring season dial. The contrasting second hand is something I wish my sbga413 had. I’m a fan but too similar to own both 🤔
The contrast of the brushing and polishing is stunning. Vivaldi might have found this one inspiring.
I’m just a student, but if I could, I’d buy a Grand Seiko, awesome brand and great quality, can’t wait to earn enough money to get my hands on mine
My fave Japanese watch, period. This one
I wanna buy a very nice watch next year for my 40th birthday and am still deviding between a grand seiko or an explorer. I slowly begin to think that a grand seiko will be the better watch?
GS mah dude
What you get?
13.2mm may be "slim" for a dive watch. It's thick for an all round / dress watch.
Wow they polished up that Titanium nicely. Better then my Planet Ocean GMT.
Been waiting to see you do this watch! Thank you so much :)
I can't decide between the spring and winter!
winter all day
Really struggled between this and the Shunbun at my GS boutique. Picked the Shunbun but it was a tough decision.
I have this watch it’s blows my Rolex out the water period
That is a beautiful dial!
Should I sell my Cartier de Santos for this?
Beautiful GS, just look at how the light catches those hands & hour markers...They have so much going for them as a brand these days..I would love one.
"You'll need a punch and block to size at home".....not to mention the patience of Job! Pins and collars......the reason my GS Snowflake is currently wearing a Colareb leather strap.
I don't know why but even the power reserve looks good here.
Nicer than the 413 Spring
Compared to Spring
Winter dial is cleaner more legible and makes the hour markers and hands look crisp and pop
The color of the case and the dial seem to blend seamlessly
Then the dash of blue on the second hand looks amazing
I am in Australia so all I see is pictures so in person Im concerned things could be different
A purchase of my first online is a little daunting any thoughts
Two words - BUY IT
Simply stunning!
perfect only watch!
What's not to like...I like all of the four season collection
I’ll tell you what I don’t like. I went to buy a snowflake and once I picked it up and tried it on I changed my mind. It’s gorgeous, but the titanium is so light it feels like plastic. I couldn’t get over it, and returned home empty handed. Considering a blue snowflake but don't want leather band down here in Florida, so I'm patiently waiting for all the '20s to be released.
James Smith
I did the same thing the first time I saw the snowflake in Los Angeles. I tried it on in the boutique and it felt so light because I was used to wearing my Rolex steel. I did not purchase it.However I ended up getting the watch here at home and I can honestly tell you that it is one of my favorite watches. You get used to the weight difference, The dial is incredible, the polishing is unmatched, and the titanium gives it a great tool like grey shimmer. I like it so much I have purchased a few other Grand Seiko’s. My humble advice would be to tell you to try it on again and not let the weight discourage you, It is something special.
@@j.c.3598 looking forward to trying these on... I'll let you know
Beautiful dial
The grey dial resembles an overcast Winter sky, more than a snow drift.
dirty snow...
An absolutely stunning watch ! You can easily get lost in that dial
holyshirt looks better than snowflake
The dial pattern is exactly identical to all watches. Would be better if it is random and unique
I was planning on buying this watch until I actually saw it in person. The main reasons for not buying it was the dial color was darker than expected, titanium is light but doesn’t “feel” right, the case size was to thick, and finally bracelet pins in watch at this cost does not make sense. GS is so close....
Does this spring drive many go back for repair?
Lovely watch but my pick out of the "four seasons" is still the "spring".
Agreed, I was lucky enough to have my local AD have both in at the same time. Tried both, left home with the spring model.
would we consider this more dress watch?
I think it could do everything like an Aqua Terra. I put mine on a tropic strap and it's just like the Aqua Terra on the rubber strap. It's sporty and dressy and the same time.
Thanks for info
That's fantastic!
This is my grail watch 😍
which one is more comfortable to wear - this one or the snowflake ? I find the snowflake a bit too bulky and big
this one winter
somebody that knows more than me please inform me: He mentions that "this is grade 5 titanium,not 2" how better or worse are to each other or why is this an important distinction to make?
robin delabra like he said in the video: titanium grade 2 is way more prone to scratches and a lot of watch enthusiasts are avoiding and criticizing this. Grade 5 is almost as durable as steel. Way lighter tho and some might not like it. The craftsmanship here is the Zaratsu Polishing from GS on the titanium grade 5. It‘s highly and super difficult to give it those looks. If you want a light feeling watch on the wrist, the grade 5 is the best choice to be more safe with scratches. It‘s even a more „precious“ metal than steel.
@@SirMopy Thanks for the reply,got it.
But then,in your opinion,do you think that grade 2 is automatically garbage (as a material for watches) ,for example if there is a watch that offers a titanium (premium) variant and normal steel one...would the steel one be more recommendable?
Edit: I ask because such a watch exist and I (in my ignorance) just assumed Titanium (whatever grade,in this case 2) was automatically better than steel ,therefore I was about to go for the "premium" one,and by answers of knowledgeable and kind people like you i might avoid a mistake.
I like Grand Seiko, but there’s too many models... and the don’t hold resale value well.
I love mine
13,6 mm thickness is thin? Sure for a 300m Divewatch but not for a Dresswatch!
SBGA415 or Zenith Defy Classic? I can't decide
Wilson sbga415 110% I can’t believe that is even a proper comparison
13.2 mm thick is 'Seiko thin' not actually thin.
I would love to have this watch in europe.
We ship to Europe and even have a location in Switzerland 😉
-Team WatchBox
That's a nice Seiko
The dials look so simple until you get close
Love that. Need to see one in the metal...without letting my Snowflake know 😂
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Why do the ruin every dial with the power reserve?!
ok.
Wow
Was hoping this one wasn't titanium... titanium just feels and looks so inferior...
Such a protruding edge of the glass is very alarming ...
this makes Rolex look like a toy
You fired TGV. Why, oh why?
Hopefully.
This or snowflake : fight
Nice watch, but as a Snowflake poser I'll pass for the real one.
power reserve on dial ruins it
No straight heterosexual male talks this fast ever including when there's a fire. tinkerbell here sure get's his panties all sticky rattling on about the specs of this watch. Afterwards I'm sure him and his boyfriend will play "hide the sausage" until it hurts so good.....lol
Not a fan of this watch at all. Looks too plain and old fashioned. Don't like the angular case at all and the case doesn't flow into the bracelet. The bracelet looks like it's come from a bog standard model. Much prefer the classier rolex datejust.
Lucky for you, there’s plenty of datejusts available for you to check out. This beauty, is a limited edition.
This would have been a perfect watch, if the stupid designers didn't deface the reverse side of the watch. It's almost as if they want to stop making the perfect timepiece.