I picked this model up a week ago and have had the opposite experience. mine has been running absolutely perfect over the 1st week of ownership. It is amazingly still within a second of when I set it 🤷♂️
I am happy you mentioned the accuracy. I have the same watch and I checked it out on a timegrapher and the deltas were all over the place depending on position, ranging from -9s to +12s. I think the average may be in spec though as each position cancels another out, but I believe this deviation is far out of spec. I’ll probably sent this in right before the warranty ends
I have a SBGW291 which houses the same S964 movement and I'm also facing the same inaccuracy of about +10s average in a static position in my watchbox. I'm curious hows the winding experience for you? I have to wind it about 30~ times to kickstart the secondhand and then, about 40 times more to hit 3 days of power reserve :S
@@howieyeo3175 yeah similar for me. about 40 turns for full power. not so much as 30 times to start though.... i'd say about 10. but for a good movement it should be far more sensitive than that
Beautiful GS but its crazy expensive. I'll stick with my Seiko Presage SARX029 with Urushi & Maki-e dial and Crocodile & leather strap as I think it looks nicer and I still had money to buy a Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT with heaps of cash left over. But I'll leave final decision on subjective beauty until I see this GS in person. I wish they put a Croc strap on this GS as it would elevate the watch to me in appearance as it is a manually wound dress watch after all. Keep up the great videos.
Very good review from a fellow Canadian. I have the OG SBGW253. Love the watch. But Urushi dial is very cool and exhibition caseback is nice as well. I put mine on a Milanese Watch Gecko bracelet from time to time. It makes it more luxurious, lol.
Great review Sanjay, despite some flaws you clearly love the watch! It's a great piece and yes the camera will never do justice! I am so happy that when i first watched your videos it was when you were getting the enamel dial presages, im glad you have something like that (urushi) at the highest level in your collection. One day i hope to add back one of these presage watches, the spb395 as i really miss the day i had the blue enamel dial.
You made the perfect bracelet choice for this watch. I think it actually looks better on the bracelet than the original strap. Don't get me wrong, the strap is really cool, but you'd have to be André the Giant for it to fit your wrist.
Such a beautiful watch made to micro perfection has very average ar coating as any GS watch,this dial needs that insane Citizen Chronomaster ar coating.
Hello I have the Seiko Presage Star Bar Original Cocktail Raku and it is 38mm case and was just wondering if ir qoul be “the same” case in sbgw295 but with brilliant titanium!!
Bud, i would send it in if the accuracy is so far off. GS rates their accuracy conservatively and the watch should run more accurate than rated. Its a clear sign that something is wrong. Just my 2 cents, i dont own a GS but looking to buy one. Watched both your vids on this watch and they are great, cheers! :)
Hi 🙂 I think I responded to a previous comment. I don't work at a detailing shop, unfortunately. Though there are many good ones in the area. I'd recommend checking out OCG detailing in Markham. I used to go there for my supplies many years ago and saw that they did great work
Agreed on the movement choice being a little disappointing. Wish they had something a little more impressive (specs and/or decoration-wise) for these higher end mechanical models
Beautiful watch! I have watch envy which is a minor sin for us watch nerds. Yes, you are entitled to a free adjustment within two years of ownership according to the paperwork. I need to send in my SBGJ213 for that before the end of the summer because it is running -5s per day on the wrist when it was +1s per day when I first purchased it. (It has a 2018 serial number.)
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I picked this model up a week ago and have had the opposite experience. mine has been running absolutely perfect over the 1st week of ownership. It is amazingly still within a second of when I set it 🤷♂️
That's great news! Congratulations on picking up this piece. Hope you enjoy it for many years!
I am happy you mentioned the accuracy. I have the same watch and I checked it out on a timegrapher and the deltas were all over the place depending on position, ranging from -9s to +12s. I think the average may be in spec though as each position cancels another out, but I believe this deviation is far out of spec. I’ll probably sent this in right before the warranty ends
Yikes, I'm sorry to hear that!
Per the certificate that the watch comes with, the deltas should not be that high!
Thanks for watching, by the way 🙂
I have a SBGW291 which houses the same S964 movement and I'm also facing the same inaccuracy of about +10s average in a static position in my watchbox. I'm curious hows the winding experience for you? I have to wind it about 30~ times to kickstart the secondhand and then, about 40 times more to hit 3 days of power reserve :S
@@howieyeo3175 yeah similar for me. about 40 turns for full power. not so much as 30 times to start though.... i'd say about 10. but for a good movement it should be far more sensitive than that
Beautiful GS but its crazy expensive. I'll stick with my Seiko Presage SARX029 with Urushi & Maki-e dial and Crocodile & leather strap as I think it looks nicer and I still had money to buy a Longines Spirit Zulu Time GMT with heaps of cash left over. But I'll leave final decision on subjective beauty until I see this GS in person. I wish they put a Croc strap on this GS as it would elevate the watch to me in appearance as it is a manually wound dress watch after all. Keep up the great videos.
Brilliant name for that titanium 😅
Beautiful watch
Haha Seiko doesn't mess around when it comes to nomenclature 😛
Thanks so much, Clayton!
Very good review from a fellow Canadian. I have the OG SBGW253. Love the watch. But Urushi dial is very cool and exhibition caseback is nice as well. I put mine on a Milanese Watch Gecko bracelet from time to time. It makes it more luxurious, lol.
Mine is consistently +10s/day dial up. I’m not too annoyed by that because it’s still beautiful.
Great review Sanjay, despite some flaws you clearly love the watch! It's a great piece and yes the camera will never do justice! I am so happy that when i first watched your videos it was when you were getting the enamel dial presages, im glad you have something like that (urushi) at the highest level in your collection. One day i hope to add back one of these presage watches, the spb395 as i really miss the day i had the blue enamel dial.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Sam! The SPB395 is gorgeous. I hope to see one in person soon
You made the perfect bracelet choice for this watch. I think it actually looks better on the bracelet than the original strap.
Don't get me wrong, the strap is really cool, but you'd have to be André the Giant for it to fit your wrist.
Haha so true, it is bizarrely long but still fits my tiny wrist…so GS was still trying to accommodate
so desirable, yet so 'egregiously expensive'...couldnt agree more !!!
That GS indecies are georgeous bro. Wear it in good health 👍
Such a beautiful watch! And great job on the review as always!
Thanks so much Chaz! 😀
Such a beautiful watch made to micro perfection has very average ar coating as any GS watch,this dial needs that insane Citizen Chronomaster ar coating.
that is a fine looking watch...but so expensive!
Hello I have the Seiko Presage Star Bar Original Cocktail Raku and it is 38mm case and was just wondering if ir qoul be “the same” case in sbgw295 but with brilliant titanium!!
Nice one! I need to start my new j-o-b soon, so I may own such a fine piece one day. 😆
Bud, i would send it in if the accuracy is so far off. GS rates their accuracy conservatively and the watch should run more accurate than rated. Its a clear sign that something is wrong. Just my 2 cents, i dont own a GS but looking to buy one. Watched both your vids on this watch and they are great, cheers! :)
Thanks so much for the kind words!
I have 5 years of warranty.
I'm sure that if there is an underlying problem, it'll reveal itself by then🙂
Lovely GS, but it's extremely expensive for what it is.
This thing is beautiful
Nice watch and great bracelet choice🎉
You should be an extremely good car detailer to be able to get such marvelous pieces)
Cheers!
Thanks so much! I’m an okay detailer, I think 🙂
Hey Sanjay, would you mind sharing the name of your detailing shop? I am looking for a good one in the GTA. Thank you
Hi 🙂
I think I responded to a previous comment. I don't work at a detailing shop, unfortunately. Though there are many good ones in the area. I'd recommend checking out OCG detailing in Markham. I used to go there for my supplies many years ago and saw that they did great work
Gorgeous watch congrats!
Thanks so much! 🙌
Wish it was a 36mm! Beautiful watch.
36mm would have been the sweet spot for me as well 🙂
Can you buy the band separately?
My SBGW289(same 9S64 inside) has lost 4sec in total during the past three months.
That’s out of spec…but such a great result! I wouldn’t touch that movement haha
Agreed on the movement choice being a little disappointing. Wish they had something a little more impressive (specs and/or decoration-wise) for these higher end mechanical models
For GS I think this is only a mid-tier model because it even doesn't come with a precious metal case.
A higher grade movement would have been welcome for sure….but it’s not the end of the world 🙂
Hei - what is the trick to buy multple luxury watches whilst you have a blue collar job in automotive detailing?
No trick, Just saving up + tons of buying and selling Seikos early on in the watch hobby.
interesting - I wish you well with your channel, your content deserves more attention.
Looks bigger than 38mm on your wrist.
Yeah, it really does!
GS greedy gives you plated gold indices and hands even on their full gold versions. Huge turn off.
RIP SBGW295.🤣. 8 days later she's a goner.
Beautiful watch! I have watch envy which is a minor sin for us watch nerds. Yes, you are entitled to a free adjustment within two years of ownership according to the paperwork. I need to send in my SBGJ213 for that before the end of the summer because it is running -5s per day on the wrist when it was +1s per day when I first purchased it. (It has a 2018 serial number.)
I think it's a very nice dress watch . Congratulations 🎉
Thanks for watching, James! Oh wow, 2018 dated serial number means it was sitting around for a long time! Hope you do get that adjusted eventually!