GRAND SEIKO HERITAGE QUARTZ GMT SBGN013G
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- AND we take a look at the Heritage Spring Drive SBGA375G - a closer look at a high end quartz GS while also comparing it to a Spring Drive later in the video. Both are amazing watches but which is the best value? check out Francis & Gaye if you'd like to buy these watches - Speak to Ryan and he will offer a great service and guidance.
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Beautiful watch. I've been a watch collector for about 20 years. At this stage, I strongly prefer quartz. There's zero romance in the service costs and maintenance hassle of mechanical watches. Purchased a SBGN027 recently.
I'm one of the rare people who actually prefer the movement of a quartz second hand. Especially if it nails the markers every time. I absolutely adore my sbgn003.
I have two 9F GS watches (SBGV223 and SBGX063) and absolutely adore them both. Incredibly beautiful, convenient and amazing value for money.
Great review Andrew. I have had my 9f quartz GS for over six years and it will never leave my collection.
It was the first expensive watch I purchased . I did a lot of reading up on watches both automatic and quartz at this value but decided that with this watch , I am getting one of the best if not the best quartz watch with a finish that just sparkles when any light hits it
.since then I am lucky enough to own several high end automatic Swiss watches but I set all of these to this watch as ,at present if it wasn’t for the daylight savings time I would not have to alter the time it is that accurate..
Cheers
Dave
Thanks Dave - thats says it all really that you set all your more expensive watches by it. They are great looking watches and I definitely want one in the collection soon!
Purchased a GS from Ryan earlier this year myself! I got a blue dial 9F quartz. Absolutely gorgeous piece. Love it. Luckily the strap fits me well without micro-adjust so all good there for me. Whilst I’m more than happy with mine, the butter-sweep on the spring drive movement is something else, I agree. Hope you’re well, mate.
Lovely watches Martin, great comfort and weight - I definitely want one in the collection. Im great thanks mate 👌
I've turned over literally a few hundred grand's worth of luxury watches in my 11 years in this hobby Andrew, including the '375 SD featured here. The '375 isn't really one I regret letting go of, but I do regret selling every one of the GS HEQ's I owned. Don't know what I'm saying, just is what it is I suppose.
I’ll agree with that. I’m delighted every time I look at my wrist and know exactly what time it is. No fuss and absolutely as refined as the rest of the GS lineup.
@@jacc9061 I've bought another one since, the "simple" SBGX261 black dial HAQ. Absolutely satisfied with it as my one high end Seiko. Credor is knocking at the door though 🙂
I'm a die hard Seiko-holic and am fortunate enough to have pieces in my own collection with internals ranging from the basic but ubiquitous 7s26 up to a pair of Spring Drive GMTs (one from the Prospex line and the other a GS)
I do not have any of the GS quartz pieces but that 9Fxx movement family is top-shelf tech. Quartz? Yep. But jeweled, fully-serviceable quartz. Nice review!
You can’t beat the Quartz… it’s fantastic… I own three Spring Drive and 5 Quartz… no worries about setting them…
...a VERY high end quartz watch... It's fantastic. It wears like a 39mm.
Spring drive is where its at for me. After 2 years of trying to aquire one the sbga415 is now available here in the UK 🥳 I have secured one, collection next month. I can't wait 😬
Congrats Simon,,, it’s gonna be a long few weeks waiting I bet! I definitely want a spring drive in the collection soon
This should come in 38-39mm, 19mm lug tapered to 16mm, with micro adjustment bracelet
I am about to pull the trigger on the sbgn005, this will be my first GS and my first quartz..not being a wealthy man the spring drive equivalent is difficult to justify, especially when you factor in the service costs of these movements.
I am obsessed with accuracy and love the idea of having a beutifuly engineered hand finished watch on my wrist that is powered by a high end hand assembled in house movement....
By the way it's good to know it's not just me that checks out my watches in the mirror 😉
Ahhh congrats,, hope you really enjoy the watch, it sounds like you will love it!! Yeah, checking my watch in the mirror is a daily habit!😂
You absolutely will not regret it. I have the SBGN003 and it's the best watch I've ever owned or worn, hands down, no question. Truly phenomenal combination of accuracy, durability, finishing and price. You will surely love it.
Just bought this watch with the silver dial… that’s make number 8 for my GS collection… totally addicted.
I own Rolex’s, Omegas… but for me, GS is the best.
they are really classy watches Joe
The blue face on the spring drive really pops and looks amazing.
Great video 👏
I have GS and Seiko divers Springdrives and yes I am addicted to the movement but servicing later on is still at the back of my mind.
I am looking at buying this particular GS high end quartz. I have a couple of Astrons and their quality is also top notch and have the same spot on hit on the hour markers.
Hopefully the dealer would give in to my price for this wonderful piece.
Nice video and review.
Really great videography on those to capture the way the light hits both of those. The way those makers glint is amazing. I almost bought the 005 9F last year, the one with the "explorer" bezel, but I got wet feet and cancelled the order because of the quartz thing. But I feel like now I have experienced enough mechanical watches that I'd be able to really appreciate the "grab and go" aspect of them. I didn't know there was such a difference in bracelet quality between the two different lines. That's good to know in advance. Great review as always man!
ahhhh thanks Mike, appreciate the feedback! Definitely a big difference in bracelet quality for sure and the get&go aspect is really quite appealing to me. The spring drive could be a one watch collection!! the get would make a great edition to any collection
I have a SBGW231 and it's perfect. Still waiting for GS to bring out a sporty watch that really does it for me. The SBGA413 (Spring) came pretty close but it was only in the USA so never got hands on with it. The SBGN013 is better than the Explorer 2 homage they do. The SBGN011 would be my pick for a GS GMT. Great video as always.
I just bought a Black Bay Blue last month, in part to your videos. Now I want a GS!
The bb58 blue is a cracking watch!! I would high recommend getting a GS in hand, when you do, I’d love your thoughts ? 👍
Grand Seiko is truly awesome. I've heard a lot of good things about the 9F quartz, but I have yet to see it "in the metal".....so to speak. Great content as usual. You've got really good taste, my man. Till next time....
Very nice watch. Great value for the money 👍
Nice watch. But I can't imagine spending that much money for a quartz watch. I can buy an Omega Railmaster with coaxial movement on the gray market for the same price.
As always excellent video, the blue dial on the GS ohhh la laaaa 👍👍👍 I so want a spring drive !!!!
Cheers Gary,,, yeah I’d definitely love one in the collection - amazing quality
Great video, I like both timepieces. Very nice 👍
Great review. I got the previous version (sbgn009) with blue and gold dial and strange looking quartz sign which you can barely see even if you try :) Strangely having many different mechanical watches this one gets most of my wrist time. Quality of the case and dial is up there with the best I think. Yes, it is quartz but once you get past that you can’t go wrong with this watch.
Thank you,,, they are great watches but that surprising it’s your most popular watch to wear.
Nice video! 👍 Am thinking of buying this model or the SBGN003. I do like the spring drive and have owned the SBGA285. I sold it when I looked into how much servicing would cost (almost £590 with full case polish and takes up to 10 weeks). In addition to this, there was a small section in the instruction manual about magnetism and how the watch if magnetised would need to be sent off to GS for recalibration (not covered under warranty). It is the most beautiful watch I've worn to date and that gliding second hand is awesome; but those issues made my mind up about keeping it long term.
Cheers Dan, glad you enjoyed the video. I definitely 200% need a GS in the collection
Heritage spring drive is beautiful 🤩. Very interesting 🧐 video, never really considered these watches but they are nice 👍🏻
Thanks for watching Marc, the get is good value for money and id definitely have one but the spring drive is really special
Grand Seiko quality is second to none
Can’t argue with that….
I own an 9F86 Sport model. one really needs to know something about this movement so they don't feel it's comparable to a cheap Seiko movt. It is fantastic but, GS' tend to lose so much value I'd never recommend buying one new or anywhere near retail. I wish it weren't so but one can lose a lot of money if you're not careful. I always buy barely used and this makes it more palatable for me.
Holding value aside,,, they are amazing watches aren’t they..
Hi Andrew, Enjoyed this vid as always (I bought the while/silver omega aqua terra on the back of your review). Love the SGBA375 but check out the hi-beat SBGH273. It's part on the seasons collection which is US exclusive but I believe they are going to be released outside of the US soon...lovely blue dial and right up your alley I reckon.
That’s good to know, cheers Matt. I will take a look at them - Thank you 🙌
Love your videos Andrew. Grand Seiko is going to be my next purchase I think.
Ahhhh Joe!! Cheers mate, really appreciate that. Yeah, GS are really high on my list as well, such good watches
Love the technology and finishing from GS, just never massively sure on their designs if I’m honest. Good review as ever Kidda👍👍👍
Thanks for watching pal, appreciate that. some of their designs are a bit dodgy but these two I really like...
@@watchandrew defo better than some I’ve seen for sure. One day I think they will produce something that floats my boat
Nice review mate as always I am learning soooo much from you 👌👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it mate!! 🙌🙌🙌
Quartz…!
On this channel…?
Really, Quartz…?
Lol, just kidding.
GS Quartz are perhaps the best in the business…?
I have a GS SBGA231 spring drive diver and love it. Bulky AF clasp though but it’s titanium and so comfy.
I’m waiting on an Airking but thought long and hard about the GS SBGA413 or the SLGH005.
Grand Seiko for me are right up there in the price bracket I’m
willing to reach (on occasion)
Love ya stuff mate.
AK is a great choice mate!! I definitely need a GS in my collection again
Haha best review ever. This is really good watch, wait a second. This other watch here shits all over it, back to the original review. Haha 😂
Great video. Great watch. I can appreciate the quality etc but I still can’t get over paying that price for quartz. That’s just me
The spring drive it’s a far better choice for me
Thank you for the feedback - as for the watch, regardless of quality that quartz movement will always be a stumbling block for some… I totally get it.
@@watchandrew I had a Breitling aerospace super quartz for a while. Loved it. A lot. But even that watch that I loved I sold because it never got wrist time. Because of the quartz. Sunk the money into a nice navitimer.
I had an aerospace and loved the look and idea of the watch but in reality the one crown control was a bit crap
@@watchandrew haha that’s actually very true. Good in theory. Not so good in practical use. I can’t argue with that
I’ve been telling you for ages to get Ryan to send you a spring drive. They are basically alien technology. 😂
They are amazing mate….!!
Came so close to buying a spring drive, the black dial version of that midnight blue dial (sbga203).....Still underappreciated and downgraded by so many and it does annoy me massively.... They're NOT a seiko (as great as some seiko models are) .... Some of the GS sport models are ugly and bizarre but they do excel in the dress watch field undoubtably.... The devil is in the detail and the owner has the front seat..... 3 watches in the running for 'next watch' and that midnight blue spring drive is one of them (speedy and BB58 are the other 2, just saying)..... 😍
Another great vid Andrew 👍
Ahhhh cheers mate, really good of you to say.
Grand Seiko is the dogs' dangly bits as far as I'm concerned. Check out the Hi-beat GMT SBGJ203 or the brand new SBGM245.
They are really great quality aren’t they! And I will check them out 👌👌
Great review Andrew 👍👍
Cheers Nick ,, 🙌🙌🙌
Nice video, the spring drive looks the dogs pal. I'm not familiar at all with GS. May need to take a look at my local AD.
they are well worth a closer look !!
Just do what i did. Get both quartz SBGN005 and a spring drive SBGA427.
Wish it was at 38 mm given it is all dial
Great video are you going to review the luxury mature Gshock MR-G s
thanks pal,,, I will see if I can get my hands on one
Another great review!love the 9F but agree spring drive blows it away
It does mate - both great watches but yeah, the spring drive is top notch.
Not sure the bracelet can be better quality and comfort than a Rolex Jubilee on their sports or DateJust
Just go try a spring drive bracelet mate - they are genuinely out of this world
@@watchandrew I will try one if I get the chance. I think one has to have a true passion for the Seiko brand to be pushed towards the Grand side of the company and spend the money there. It’s a snob thing for me unfortunately, no matter how hard I try to love other brands I’m always drawn back to Rolex for the look and feel on the wrist. I can’t even force myself to buy Tudor anymore ffs.
Hahah,,,, sounds like you’ve gone full watch snob, disgraceful 😂😂 you can’t beat a Rolex for lots of reasons but the spring drive will be a pleasant surprise for you I reckon…..
Should be 38mm
40mm seems to work for me 👍
Why not 39mm?
It wears like. 38-39mm. The bezel is a bit on the larger side making the dial seem smaller. Side by side to my SBGN003, the 13 looks smaller and it’s 1mm larger. Anyway, size matters but the dial size plays a large role in how a watch wears. I was pleasantly surprised with this one.
GS FOREVER BABY
oh yeah