This watch is so amazing and so is the Grand Seiko brand as a whole. It doesn't matter if you go high end on the brand or the let's say more affordable models. Once the brand gets a hold on you it totaly changes your perspective on the subject watches. For instance, before I knew GS I was convinced to never buy a quartz watch again but now the chance is that my next watch will be just that.
Great review. Congratulations. I just bought the same watch and I am picking it up in April at the GS Boutique in Miami. I’m really excited and can’t wait to have it on my wrist. 👊🏻
I saw this in the metal and was just floored by it. It looked nothing like the photos I saw online. The details are so subtle I dont think you really talk about it without seeing it in person. Its a gorgeous watch and I would love to have it but the price is sizeable for me.
I am glad you like the watch so much. It’s definitely an aspirational piece but a good choice for that. I hope it’s yours one day. Thank you for your support of the channel and thanks for watching
This is also my favorite among the USA seasons collection. I do like its understated pink dial and overall package. I have owned two Spring Drive watches for several years and I don't have any complaints at all. I prefer them to traditional mechanical movements and that does affect me while making the decision of future purchase.
Glad to know you love this watch and great to meet another spring drive fan. There are definitely some beautiful gems out there in their lineup. Thank you for watching
Just purchased this beautiful timepiece today. The pink that is shown popping in online photos and the like is not as pronounced in reality. Its very subtle except under certain lighting angles as you mentioned. The quality and precision of the dial along with the smooth flow of the second hand courtesy of the spring drive is mesmerizing. I personally have no issue with titanium and the lightness as well. The SR-71 was made of Titanium and nobody was saying that was a cheaply made aircraft. Its light and stronger than any steel case used on a watch so I'm just fine with it.
I just bought this watch today. Haven't seen it yet in person. I have a sarx 055 and 057. Both ti and nicely made. I like the lightness of ti. The watch box also has a samurai and shogun ti. I am really looking forward to seeing this cherry blossom GS. I grow Japanese flw cherries at work. Understand the beauty!
@@themainspringer My son just bought it. I had reservations before he pulled the trigger on it, but when I saw it in person and wore it, I became a believer. :). Now I need to get one. Btw, does are there any other Grand Seiko Spring Drive models in titanium?
@@zHumanfactor absolutely there is the famous snowflake I think sbgw211 but the watch wears a bit bigger because it is 41mm instead of 40. Also there is the fall version of this watch with a grey dial from the same collection and that too is titanium. I think this off pink and the snowflake are two of the best dials in the business at this price point period. Good luck and hope you can source one soon.
I love GS, and one day hope to own a GS Spring drive watch. I love the springdrive technology, and Ti is a fantastic material. I wear a Ti case/band watch now on most days, and love the lighter weight. I don't really like wearing a brick on my wrist.
Just ordered this piece myself. Release in Norway in late februari, esrly march. Cant wait. I already have the golden snowflake sbga259. Just love GS, innovation and quality. Titanium is so comfortable. And springdrive is ridicilous accurate.
@@timelessmadness87 agreed slga007 is gorgeous and maybe I am get hands on with one soon. Thank you for your support and thanks for watching. Move videos coming soon.
@@themainspringer would be insane to get one. Love the update springdrive, 5days power reserve. And that they not break the beautiful dial to put in a power indicator. Love the power indicator on the caseback
@@GoogleAccount-vn8mu I think since this is a US exclusive piece you would have to have it bought in the USA and shipped to London. I think that is how these pieces having been making it outside of USA
I'm in Europe and bought this watch today. GS decided to sell a few SBGA413G watches outside the US and I'm glad that I had a chance to get it. The lion logo on the back is etched on the inside of the sapphire window, according to my supplier. I will attend a meeting for GS owners/enthousiasts in a couple of months. Hope to hear more details then.
I am really thinking about getting this one as my first more expensive watch, I now wear a Seiko SNKE01K1 which I love, the case size and the wearabilty for my wrist is perfect. Now has this one a 40 mm case and I can not try it on since I live in the Netherlands and should order it from the USA. Very big dilemma for me now since it is also a lot of money. Nice vid!
I think you can’t go wrong with this piece. It definitely wears smaller than the 40mm on paper. Plus this piece is in reasonable demand so if you don’t like it sure you could break even :)
A small note to your video - I got the SBGA443, which is the exact same watch sold in Japan. It just has a different SBGA number - although the SBGA 413 is a US exclusive, this watch is sold in Japan as well.
Thanks David that’s good to know. I did not know the same watch existed under a different reference no. Thanks for watching the video and supporting the channel.
This model will be more related to Japan and GS as compared to the other 3 models. When someone mentions Cherry Blossom, you can relate straight to Japan and GS. Beautiful watch.
I completely agree. This model has more to do with Japan than most other models and yet this was a USA exclusive and probably the most popular of the seasons collection. Thanks for watching :)
I get it that the immediate association is with Japan, but we have cherry trees here too. I live in upstate NY and my Opa has a cherry tree that bloomed in spring and we had a swing underneath it.
Thank you so much Heath. Yes bummer only in the USA but I hear the piece is making it’s way to other markets through resellers. Appreciate your support by watch this video.
I have 2 solar powered all titanium watches which in looks are similar to the Rolex/Tudor watches in this video. My 2 titanium watches are way lighter than the GS. The internals of the GS have some heft to them, so the watch itself feels in heft like a thin SS watch on a light strap. The strap, being made to very tight tolerances feels really well made and not cheap. I can tell from my experience with wearing a good titanium strap for 40+ years that this strap will be way better than a SS Rolex strap after being worn daily for 10 years (go to a used Rolex retailer to see what I mean, if you want). The polishing on this watch and the styling makes it look like a brand new SS classical cheap watch from a distance (especially the raised crystal, looking like cheap plastic styling). I like this unobtrusiveness on a daily wear as it will not attract attention from a distance, making it a nice daily travel watch, but I can see why someone would like something more noticeable by others. This watch should hold its looks for a long time even with daily wear, as long as you do not chip the sapphire edge against something (by putting it in a pocket with car keys, for example). Things that could be better for a modern watch (depending upon your preferences): 1) Blued second hand and/or gold main hands 2) Finer adjustability of the strap (works fine for me, but maybe not for you) 3) Power reserve on rear (on front it makes time hard to read when hands are over it and in silver) 4) No printed gold logo on back (should be engraving inside watch, not obscuring mechanism) 5) For a modern watch version, domed sapphire blending into case seamlessly and minute markers designed so that they are all visible from side angles, not only head-on. 6) Improved design of spring drive so that watch is slightly thinner. 7) There is no lume on this watch (not a problem for me because the sharp edges on the hands mean they are visible in low light with minor shifts in position of the watch). Lume would probably ruin the superb fine detail on the hands, anyway. All of these things will happen as they are addressed in various spring drives already (other than lume), albeit at a higher price. Overall, this is the favorite watch I own for daily wear and would be nicely complimented by a gold dress watch. oh, and mine gains 1 second/week ATM, meaning it is easily always within 5 seconds of accurate because I like to adjust for daylight saving time and to to keep the date accurate.
Thank you for sharing and I agree with your thought completely. Those comments would significantly improve the watch. Thank you for watching and your support of this channel.
There is an international/Japanese version of the same watch SBG443🌸😊 Titanium feels cheap on the wrist, hence is not popular. They should make a steel version of the "Shun Bun" and put some lume on the watch. The date window design is also a deal breaker.
the funniest part about wanting to buy this piece is that it looks completely different in every review you watch of it. Depends on the persons camera and even then it is completely different in person.
Agreed the color ranges anywhere from a light pink to grey in reality. Picture that show a strong pink are mostly over saturated pictures. Thanks for watching.
This watch would be perfected if: 1) There were no lion logo blocking the movement. 2) There were a blued second hand I should get this watch and have the watch maker fix those two problems.
Haha interesting question. To be frank it does not bother me because I am purchasing cause I like it. I have not heard that news though. I don’t think that takes away from this being the most beautiful one of the lot and wanting it. Will I keep it for ever I don’t know but so far still in love.
How is the legibility of the watch in real life? I heard someone remark that legibility is quite poor because of how similar the tonality of the dial is to that of the hands and indices. In many videos it does seem that way. What is your opinion?
The legibility in my opinion is fantastic and it is not as washed out as one might think. The dial has a Matt-ish finish and markers are zaratsu polished so it is a stark contrast. Hope this helps and that you for supporting this channel.
Dumb question. Does this watch not have screws on the links? I purchased it at a GS boutique and the workers weren't able to size it for me. I've watched videos to do it myself but they all mention screws and I don't see them on mine.
It's pin & collar, because Ti does not like screw threads. Pin & collar is better because there is no need for locktite on the threads of the screws. It is not hard at all to push out the pins. Just don't lose the tiny collar!
I actually think the titanium more than the steel holds up really well to scratches. I have a few on mine but it’s not as glaring as when I get a scratch on a steel GS. Thanks for watching and your support.
It is a metal and not ceramic so yes it will scratch if it encounters something harder but that said it definitely catches lesser scratches than any stainless steel watch.
My snowflake Ti bracelet got so many hairline scratches on and around the clasp ,that I replaced with a blue leather strap. Those hair line scratches show allot more than SS IMO it’s very contrast the scratches in TI. It’s a shame because I love the lightness and cooler wear than a hot in the sun SS bracelet. I don’t think it will polish as easy as SS either.
I recently got the “Shosho” GS SBJ249 GMT and I am keeping it on the highly polished SS as the dial pairs best with the weight of the steel bracelet as water is heavy and also the shine of the bracelet as water can reflect plenty of light. I really searched for the cherry blossom GS but I refuse to pay over retail, and it worked out as I really love my SBJ249 it’s my 1st GS GMT and also 1st high beat .
@@MegaFclef yah I think it comes down to personal preference. I treat my cherry blossom as a beater and still I feel looks really nice because the star is the dial and that is perfect :)
Speaking of peculiar names, why on Earth do they call this glorified Quartz watch a spring drive??? It has a mainspring in it; so does every mechanical watch on the planet, yet none of those are called spring drive. Very strange indeed! A more apt name would be the alternator drive or something. Love the dial though (except for the hideous and out of place power reserve).
That is a great question and yes to the point you make it doesn’t seem to be a great name. But I think partly it refers to how the IC chip is powered. Normally it would be through a battery like in a quartz or solar powered watch but here the spring provides the energy to the chip. That’s the best I can come up with 😂
Horrible experience with their customer service with this watch. After a day of use, a pin on a non-removable link was broken, and the bracelet a bit loose. I sent it under warranty and they said it was not covered not admitting it was defective. A true shame, I wanted to really start a Grand Seiko collection. Service not on par for a luxury brand.
This watch is so amazing and so is the Grand Seiko brand as a whole. It doesn't matter if you go high end on the brand or the let's say more affordable models. Once the brand gets a hold on you it totaly changes your perspective on the subject watches. For instance, before I knew GS I was convinced to never buy a quartz watch again but now the chance is that my next watch will be just that.
Absolutely agree. There is just so much heritage, innovation and punching way above its class with this brand. Thanks for watching and your support.
Great review. Congratulations. I just bought the same watch and I am picking it up in April at the GS Boutique in Miami. I’m really excited and can’t wait to have it on my wrist. 👊🏻
Congratulations to you too Rodrigo and I am sure you are going to love this piece very unique. Wear it in good health and I am excited for you.
I saw this in the metal and was just floored by it. It looked nothing like the photos I saw online. The details are so subtle I dont think you really talk about it without seeing it in person. Its a gorgeous watch and I would love to have it but the price is sizeable for me.
I am glad you like the watch so much. It’s definitely an aspirational piece but a good choice for that. I hope it’s yours one day. Thank you for your support of the channel and thanks for watching
This is also my favorite among the USA seasons collection. I do like its understated pink dial and overall package. I have owned two Spring Drive watches for several years and I don't have any complaints at all. I prefer them to traditional mechanical movements and that does affect me while making the decision of future purchase.
Glad to know you love this watch and great to meet another spring drive fan. There are definitely some beautiful gems out there in their lineup. Thank you for watching
Enjoyed your video! Thanks for the balanced view!
Thank you so much for watching and I am very glad you enjoyed it.
Just purchased this beautiful timepiece today. The pink that is shown popping in online photos and the like is not as pronounced in reality. Its very subtle except under certain lighting angles as you mentioned. The quality and precision of the dial along with the smooth flow of the second hand courtesy of the spring drive is mesmerizing. I personally have no issue with titanium and the lightness as well. The SR-71 was made of Titanium and nobody was saying that was a cheaply made aircraft. Its light and stronger than any steel case used on a watch so I'm just fine with it.
Absolutely agree and great point on the SR71. I am glad you are enjoying it. It is a beautiful piece from Grand Seiko
Out of curiosity……do you still own the this grand seiko spring edition?
I have one on the way so I thought I’d ask
@@matthewhill3996 yes I still do. Still love the piece and it’s a great part of the rotation.
Nice product shots!
Beautiful watch, thanks for the post.
You are welcome and thank you for your support
I just bought this watch today. Haven't
seen it yet in person. I have a sarx 055 and 057. Both ti and nicely made. I like the lightness of ti. The watch box also has a samurai and shogun ti. I am really looking forward to seeing this cherry blossom GS.
I grow Japanese flw cherries at work. Understand the beauty!
Congratulations it is a gorgeous watch and especially with the connection you have with it that’s super cool. Let me know how you like it
An excellent review of a superb watch. Love titanium! Love the Spring Drive technology! Well worth the price. Cheers.
Thank you so much for watching the video and your support. I agree great watch !!!
@@themainspringer My son just bought it. I had reservations before he pulled the trigger on it, but when I saw it in person and wore it, I became a believer. :). Now I need to get one. Btw, does are there any other Grand Seiko Spring Drive models in titanium?
@@zHumanfactor absolutely there is the famous snowflake I think sbgw211 but the watch wears a bit bigger because it is 41mm instead of 40. Also there is the fall version of this watch with a grey dial from the same collection and that too is titanium. I think this off pink and the snowflake are two of the best dials in the business at this price point period. Good luck and hope you can source one soon.
I love GS, and one day hope to own a GS Spring drive watch. I love the springdrive technology, and Ti is a fantastic material. I wear a Ti case/band watch now on most days, and love the lighter weight. I don't really like wearing a brick on my wrist.
You would totally love this watch then. The lightness is truly staggering. Thanks for watching :)
Just ordered this piece myself. Release in Norway in late februari, esrly march. Cant wait.
I already have the golden snowflake sbga259.
Just love GS, innovation and quality. Titanium is so comfortable.
And springdrive is ridicilous accurate.
I am super excited for you to get this piece congratulations. This will be a fantastic addition to your collection.
@@themainspringer thank you very much. I am dreaming about getting a slga007 aswell. But that is not the easiest.
Superchannel and videos. Love it
@@timelessmadness87 agreed slga007 is gorgeous and maybe I am get hands on with one soon. Thank you for your support and thanks for watching. Move videos coming soon.
@@themainspringer would be insane to get one. Love the update springdrive, 5days power reserve. And that they not break the beautiful dial to put in a power indicator. Love the power indicator on the caseback
Which is better if you can have only one?? I'm considering getting it but I can only pick on gs
Got mine today in UK delivered from US, very happy with it as it really is beautiful
Congratulations and hope you enjoy the piece for years to come :)
Hi there. Glad ur enjoying your watch. Can I ask how you managed to get it? I tried the seiko Boutique in London and they were unable to help. Thanks
@@GoogleAccount-vn8mu I think since this is a US exclusive piece you would have to have it bought in the USA and shipped to London. I think that is how these pieces having been making it outside of USA
Tried one on yesterday and instantly fell in love. Going to pull the trigger soon. Funny that I also have a Pelagos (LHD).
I can feel you :D
It is an absolutely gorgeous piece and I am sure you won’t be disappointed. Great taste on the LHD
I'm in Europe and bought this watch today. GS decided to sell a few SBGA413G watches outside the US and I'm glad that I had a chance to get it.
The lion logo on the back is etched on the inside of the sapphire window, according to my supplier. I will attend a meeting for GS owners/enthousiasts in a couple of months. Hope to hear more details then.
Any details on it?
I am really thinking about getting this one as my first more expensive watch, I now wear a Seiko SNKE01K1 which I love, the case size and the wearabilty for my wrist is perfect. Now has this one a 40 mm case and I can not try it on since I live in the Netherlands and should order it from the USA.
Very big dilemma for me now since it is also a lot of money.
Nice vid!
I think you can’t go wrong with this piece. It definitely wears smaller than the 40mm on paper. Plus this piece is in reasonable demand so if you don’t like it sure you could break even :)
A small note to your video - I got the SBGA443, which is the exact same watch sold in Japan. It just has a different SBGA number - although the SBGA 413 is a US exclusive, this watch is sold in Japan as well.
Thanks David that’s good to know. I did not know the same watch existed under a different reference no. Thanks for watching the video and supporting the channel.
This model will be more related to Japan and GS as compared to the other 3 models. When someone mentions Cherry Blossom, you can relate straight to Japan and GS. Beautiful watch.
I completely agree. This model has more to do with Japan than most other models and yet this was a USA exclusive and probably the most popular of the seasons collection. Thanks for watching :)
@@themainspringer fortunately the watch is not hyped up like the Rolexes or AP and allow watch lovers to get hold of. Thanks for the video.
I get it that the immediate association is with Japan, but we have cherry trees here too. I live in upstate NY and my Opa has a cherry tree that bloomed in spring and we had a swing underneath it.
Excellent video.
Thank you for watching :)
I like the light weight of the titanium.
A beautiful watch and well presented. Such a shame it's only available in the USA.
Thank you so much Heath. Yes bummer only in the USA but I hear the piece is making it’s way to other markets through resellers. Appreciate your support by watch this video.
@@themainspringer the Spring Drive is amazing. I've got the SBGA001 Champagne Dial spring drive which I love
They're now released worldwide boss!
“USA only” - GS pulled a fast one there 😂
I know it was exclusive for a year and then they launched it globally. I think this practice is hurting them in the long run.
@@themainspringer I do not agree, limited edition is ok, but limited geographical availability is just frustrating for collectors around the world.
From what I understand from the Grand Seiko boutique is they are now selling this around the world so its still being manufactured
Yea that is correct it is not more a USA exclusive model
I have 2 solar powered all titanium watches which in looks are similar to the Rolex/Tudor watches in this video. My 2 titanium watches are way lighter than the GS. The internals of the GS have some heft to them, so the watch itself feels in heft like a thin SS watch on a light strap. The strap, being made to very tight tolerances feels really well made and not cheap. I can tell from my experience with wearing a good titanium strap for 40+ years that this strap will be way better than a SS Rolex strap after being worn daily for 10 years (go to a used Rolex retailer to see what I mean, if you want). The polishing on this watch and the styling makes it look like a brand new SS classical cheap watch from a distance (especially the raised crystal, looking like cheap plastic styling). I like this unobtrusiveness on a daily wear as it will not attract attention from a distance, making it a nice daily travel watch, but I can see why someone would like something more noticeable by others.
This watch should hold its looks for a long time even with daily wear, as long as you do not chip the sapphire edge against something (by putting it in a pocket with car keys, for example).
Things that could be better for a modern watch (depending upon your preferences):
1) Blued second hand and/or gold main hands
2) Finer adjustability of the strap (works fine for me, but maybe not for you)
3) Power reserve on rear (on front it makes time hard to read when hands are over it and in silver)
4) No printed gold logo on back (should be engraving inside watch, not obscuring mechanism)
5) For a modern watch version, domed sapphire blending into case seamlessly and minute markers designed so that they are all visible from side angles, not only head-on.
6) Improved design of spring drive so that watch is slightly thinner.
7) There is no lume on this watch (not a problem for me because the sharp edges on the hands mean they are visible in low light with minor shifts in position of the watch). Lume would probably ruin the superb fine detail on the hands, anyway.
All of these things will happen as they are addressed in various spring drives already (other than lume), albeit at a higher price.
Overall, this is the favorite watch I own for daily wear and would be nicely complimented by a gold dress watch.
oh, and mine gains 1 second/week ATM, meaning it is easily always within 5 seconds of accurate because I like to adjust for daylight saving time and to to keep the date accurate.
Thank you for sharing and I agree with your thought completely. Those comments would significantly improve the watch. Thank you for watching and your support of this channel.
There is an international/Japanese version of the same watch SBG443🌸😊
Titanium feels cheap on the wrist, hence is not popular. They should make a steel version of the "Shun Bun" and put some lume on the watch. The date window design is also a deal breaker.
the funniest part about wanting to buy this piece is that it looks completely different in every review you watch of it. Depends on the persons camera and even then it is completely different in person.
Agreed the color ranges anywhere from a light pink to grey in reality. Picture that show a strong pink are mostly over saturated pictures. Thanks for watching.
Great look at the watch but FYI titanium scratches easier than stainless steel sadly.
This watch would be perfected if:
1) There were no lion logo blocking the movement.
2) There were a blued second hand
I should get this watch and have the watch maker fix those two problems.
Haha I agree those would be good additions. Thank you for watching
How do you feel now that its no longer a USA exclusive piece as grand Seiko is releasing the seasons collection in other markets ?
Haha interesting question. To be frank it does not bother me because I am purchasing cause I like it. I have not heard that news though. I don’t think that takes away from this being the most beautiful one of the lot and wanting it. Will I keep it for ever I don’t know but so far still in love.
Nice review - What is your wrist size for reference please? Thanks!
Hi my wrist size is 6.3 inches
Is the crystal scratched? at times the word 'drive' is very fuzzy, I hope you can see what I mean.
Currently watching this, while wearing my SBGA443
I do. It’s some weird distortion cause the crystal is ok, great choice on the JDM version.
I love my pelagos 39 but from what I understand it’s made of grade 2 titanium which doesn’t polish the same as a grade 5 titanium.
That is true all the Pelagos watches are grade 2 titanium which is pure titanium. Grade 5 is an alloy of Titanium, aluminum and vanadium.
what is your wrist size?
How is the legibility of the watch in real life? I heard someone remark that legibility is quite poor because of how similar the tonality of the dial is to that of the hands and indices. In many videos it does seem that way. What is your opinion?
The legibility in my opinion is fantastic and it is not as washed out as one might think. The dial has a Matt-ish finish and markers are zaratsu polished so it is a stark contrast. Hope this helps and that you for supporting this channel.
@@themainspringer I'm going to my AD tomorrow to see for myself, hopefully they have it in stock. Thank you for your input!
@@allydea I have no issues with the readability on mine.
Great watch, I just wish the watch band was a little different it doesn’t seem to completely fit. Maybe a after market rubber b strap would be better.
Agreed hopefully they will improve it in the future. Thanks for watching.
Dumb question. Does this watch not have screws on the links? I purchased it at a GS boutique and the workers weren't able to size it for me. I've watched videos to do it myself but they all mention screws and I don't see them on mine.
Haha funny you ask I actually have not noticed clearly but I believe they had pins on the bracelet.
@@themainspringer I've found some threads on various forums confirming it's a pin and collar type set up. Same with the snowflake too!
@@jesus.ramirez that’s awesome thanks for confirming
It's pin & collar, because Ti does not like screw threads. Pin & collar is better because there is no need for locktite on the threads of the screws. It is not hard at all to push out the pins. Just don't lose the tiny collar!
How does it hold up to scratches? Both in the satin and zaratsu finish
I actually think the titanium more than the steel holds up really well to scratches. I have a few on mine but it’s not as glaring as when I get a scratch on a steel GS. Thanks for watching and your support.
@@themainspringer Thank for answering!
Titanium is harder, but less malleable. In high impact applications titanium cracks.
Is this actually a limited production watch?
Far from it. It was when it was exclusive to the USA but it is no more so.
In day to day use do you feel this model is very legible?
Yes totally. The indices on the dial and the hand are all zaratsu polished so they really catch the light and stand out. Thanks for watching :)
@@themainspringer thanks, mine just came in today and I agree! I was a bit anxious that it would be hard to read but it’s pretty legible
@@CubanBBQ yay congratulations truly a wonderful piece and a unique one too
Comfort is king so titanium is the best for me
I am with you John, I find this watch extremely comfortable !!!
it isnt US only anymore actually, germany got those too.
Yup this video is from a year ago. They removed the USA exclusive only 6 months ago.
I read that it actually scratches quite easily despite it being TI
It is a metal and not ceramic so yes it will scratch if it encounters something harder but that said it definitely catches lesser scratches than any stainless steel watch.
My snowflake Ti bracelet got so many hairline scratches on and around the clasp ,that I replaced with a blue leather strap. Those hair line scratches show allot more than SS IMO it’s very contrast the scratches in TI. It’s a shame because I love the lightness and cooler wear than a hot in the sun SS bracelet. I don’t think it will polish as easy as SS either.
I recently got the “Shosho” GS SBJ249 GMT and I am keeping it on the highly polished SS as the dial pairs best with the weight of the steel bracelet as water is heavy and also the shine of the bracelet as water can reflect plenty of light. I really searched for the cherry blossom GS but I refuse to pay over retail, and it worked out as I really love my SBJ249 it’s my 1st GS GMT and also 1st high beat .
@@MegaFclef yah I think it comes down to personal preference. I treat my cherry blossom as a beater and still I feel looks really nice because the star is the dial and that is perfect :)
@@MegaFclef that is absolutely a gorgeous watch and I am glad you did not wait for the cherry blossom. Arguably the gmt is the better watch
Speaking of peculiar names, why on Earth do they call this glorified Quartz watch a spring drive??? It has a mainspring in it; so does every mechanical watch on the planet, yet none of those are called spring drive. Very strange indeed! A more apt name would be the alternator drive or something. Love the dial though (except for the hideous and out of place power reserve).
That is a great question and yes to the point you make it doesn’t seem to be a great name. But I think partly it refers to how the IC chip is powered. Normally it would be through a battery like in a quartz or solar powered watch but here the spring provides the energy to the chip. That’s the best I can come up with 😂
This piece is not exclusive to the United States. I bought mine at the Ethos boutique in UB City, Bangalore.
Yes they lifted the exclusivity only last year. This video was made before that. Thanks for watching 🙏
Horrible experience with their customer service with this watch. After a day of use, a pin on a non-removable link was broken, and the bracelet a bit loose. I sent it under warranty and they said it was not covered not admitting it was defective. A true shame, I wanted to really start a Grand Seiko collection. Service not on par for a luxury brand.
That’s a shame that you had such an experience. I have heard such reviews from some but also great experiences from others.
@@themainspringer thank you very much. Very disappointed, Incant believe how the brand handled all this…
I can't get over the ugly crown that would be more at home on a town hall clock.