Inside Grand Seiko, Episode One: The Master Craftsman
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- Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2017
- In the first installment of our three-part series in partnership with Grand Seiko, we meet master watchmaker Yoshifusa Nakazawa.
One of the most essential characteristics of Grand Seiko watches, is that whether quartz, mechanical, or Spring Drive, each is assembled by a single watchmaker. At the Shinshu Watch Studio, a master is in residence: Yoshifusa Nakazawa, who is the master craftsman at the Micro Artist Studio. This small workshop is where the most complex, as well as the most technically and aesthetically sophisticated, Spring Drive watches are hand-finished and hand assembled, by a small team led by Nakazawa (who is training a single apprentice in the painstakingly acquired skills he possesses).
Though very few Spring Drive minute repeaters, sonneries, and Eichi watches are made each year, the philosophy expressed by Nakazawa in the creation of these timepieces illuminates the special properties of Spring Drive as a whole, as both a technically unique and distinctly Japanese approach to the art of watchmaking.
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The part at the end where he mentioned that he’s not thinking about the current owner, but whomever the owner passes the watch on to. That is why I got into watches. Awesome feature.
This is literally my reason for watch collecting!
As the saying goes "Buy a Rolex to impress others, buy a Grand Seiko to impress yourself"
PartiZAn18 indeed
what if a Rolex impresses me?
Therefore i will buy it to impress you
Kenneth Wong - Your reply made me burst out loud! Thumbs up :)
Plenty of fake Rolexes to impress yourself with!
Grand Seiko, the Godzilla of quality, the champion of stealth wealth
Grand Seiko + Toyota Land Cruiser 200
@@MrZanderLi nah more like Lexus LFA
"Stealth Wealth" huh... I like that phrase.
@@taufiqa.farizi9103 I got another one for you, "money talks but wealth whispers"
@@zephyr60078 Grand Seiko Sport = Lexus LX, Grand Seiko Heritage = Lexus LFA
Grand Seiko is not just the technology of machine. It’s the intelligence of human.
Nice said
Spring Drive is 😍
Didn't know you were a watch geek too 😉
Sure is!
In my opinion, the Grand Seiko Snow Flake is the most beautiful watch I have “Ever” seen...
Have a look at the SBGY007. Whoops corrected to the one I meant.
Gorgeous watch!
@@MrAndycowl idk man the snowflake is more appealing to the eye.
This is one of many reason why I adore Seiko.
Seiko is my favorite brand of all. Thank you for taking the time to present this.
It is often said the value of a watch in intrinsically tied to the person wearing it...but thinking more the value of a watch is also tied to the value of the watchmaker creating it as well..
I am proud as the same Japanese ! I appreciate the Hodinkee.
This is why Seiko remains one of the horological powerhouses. Personal dedication to the quest for perfection..
I would like this 10 times. The ideas he conveys are just as beautiful as the finished products.
We in the West could learn a lot from the Japanese. Their courtesy, politeness and especially the mindfulness is so admirable. They care about others. They have personal pride and want to do things properly while most of us just want to look good.
I quess you forgot WW2 . Lol . ( Having said that I do love japan and the Japanese )
vondahe , I believe they generally have a very subtle artistic sensibility which shows in everyday life.
@@davidcoleman2463 I mean they're the only country with the balls to attack the US lol I doubt any other country in the modern times would even attempt it.
@@MrZanderLi i think hes more thinking of the atrocities they committed
They care about Japanese, not the foreigners.
The Japanese keep the best to themselves and sell the second tier and less to other countries.
Go to a Japanese electronic store and you’ll see amazing things that’s not sold in the western world.
For me the Seiko spring Drive is the epitome of excellence in innovation, engineering, design, finish & quality.
Tried on some GSs today in a Seiko Boutique. Just seeing one let alone owning one was a great experience.
Once I finish residency and sign my first contract as a physician, I'm buying a Grand Seiko.
Thank you for this video, can't wait for the next. One day I will own one, GS that is!!!
It's funny that I watched some of your videos before clicking on this one, just to see your comment down here. I'm glad to see that you have achieved your goal, considering that you have included GS in your videos!
I think Japanese watches and Grand Seiko as a crown jewel of them are far too underappreciated for the great value they offer.
fukin imbeciles,,,, this ahs been too far...
The Spring Drive is the most perfect representation of the natural passing of time. The perfectly smooth sweep is unlike any other form of horology which breaks time down into increments. Unlike the Spring Drive, those are inherently not representative of time as it flows in reality.
Brilliant work philosophy, very japanese indeed
Just Bob zomg so racist
If you look at what Seiko is doing with the Presage line, just imagine what quality this is.
Mike Hydropneumatic , well said.
Respektos.
Well the Presage line is not that impressive tho..
@@RavagoreTv Really?? Then you must own a Patek or a Phillippe DuFour. For the average Joe, the Presage line is an awesome quality for the money. I cannot stand it when people act snobbish when there is no reason to be.
@@pointsur67 It is great quality for the money.. but it is still not impressive when you look at vacheron, rolex, Jeager etc. everyday.. The Presage line is a great beginner watch
"...each individual part must be beautiful". You can tell that he takes immense pride in what he does. That's what makes these watches so great. Because the people who create them actually care about the watches they make and have a philosophy of wanting to create something great. We need more people like them.
Beautiful film.... it is the fact that Seiko is “very Japanese” and not trying be Swiss that I want a GS
Yes indeed. I’m happy that GS are no longer trying to outswiss the Swiss. Their heritage line is hot fire recently.
If this were 90 minutes long, I think it would win an Emmy.
Always a pleasure to listen to people talk about their passion.
What a fantastic video.
"passing the watch for the next generation" that's really admirable, i have my grandfather's Omega 1970 watch which by the way still works, and im thinking of passing it to my kid :)
An inspiration, an example of perfection, thankyou Hodinkee.
Great video. Big fan of Grand Seiko. And even the driving ranges are beautiful in Japan - a peaceful, secluded forest!
Thanks so much for sharing this, can't wait to see all the installments.
Well done! The passion of the watchmaker is clearly expressed here. Thanks Hodinkee!
Absolutely incredible video!
Fantastic video, there was really something special. I think a grand seiko snowflake has just made my wishlist. Thanks!
Such industrious hard working honest people. And its shows in the watch. Gorgeous timepiece.
Fascinating, I look forward to future episodes in this series.
Profound video. Deeply looking forward to the rest of the series.
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous shots and so nicely put together!
Nice. I love his analogy about the fluid flow of time and spring drive's second hand.
Amazing dedication. This really makes me wanna buy and own a Grand Seiko
亡くなったお爺さんから受け継いだSEIKOの時計があります。調べると1965年と1970年の物だとわかりました。今も現役で動いているその凄さ。私がまた次に引き継げるように大切にしたいと思いました。
This never gets old.
I just love Seiko. If you put value for the money in the equation, nobody can touch them. I saw the snowflake in person and was blown away at how beautiful it is. The video is very well done. Good job!
That’s just before the price skyrocketed after the removal of Seiko inscription on the top of the dial...
Great to see some more about Seiko !
Dude, wake up for once in life.
I have been in japan, they realy have good watches there, ancient ones, and quartz,
they say seiko is marketing to the foreigners and for exports, they dont buy seikos for them...usually
You know wath a japanese told me?, want quartz for life,? generation to generation, i said yes! (i allways tought quartz would not last too much ) i want a quartz to keep it for 200 years,... he smiled and said, buy a citizen.
Citizen is like you vw buggy, i said , really? is it good? he smiled and said, for life...
asked again ...and seiko?... he saw that i was insisting, and making myself like a fool, he turned me his back and went away.
Just listening to the Seiko Master Craftsman gave me the peace of mind I did not even know I needed.
My God. No wonder my Grand Seiko Spring Drive is so beautiful. Now I know. That feeling when you see one, its the heart and soul of those who made it shining through.
What a piece of art! What a Beauty..
..what a beautiful video.
Such an amazing video !!! Great production
great post and production as always ..... and not long enough, as always =)
This video makes me respect Grand Seiko more than ever before. Watch culture has been influenced by FOMO economics and Rolex used car salesman types. This video displays honor, tradition, and legacy. It makes me appreciate that there is still an entity that cherishes lifetime and generational traditions.
Thank you for this episode of You Tube. GS watch is culmination years of design, technology, mechanical, material understanding of Seikosha. Master craftsmanship is based on these understanding crating philosophy of beautifulness. GS watch is truly poetic beauty of physical form.
To understand a watch is to understand the people and the culture behind it. Seiko is the embedment of the Japanese dedication and precision. A piece of hand made Seiko watch is the best and most intimacy physical being one can wear to be constantly and spiritually empowered by the sense of Japanese. Seiko is the spirit. ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
I’m pretty sure anyone will love their watches (brands) more if they’re able to meet the person that assembled the watch that they have. A very effective marketing if i must say.
WELL I AM AN WQATCH COLLECTOR VERY DEDICATED, WHEN I WAS IN JAPAN TLAKED WITH MANY PEOPLE, FROM WATCHMAKERS TO PEASANTS,,,~~
YOU KNOW WHT THEY SAID? sheiko??? (sheiko MEANS PROSTITUTE) THEY SMILE AND SAY.
SHEIKO TO OCIDENT , WE BUY SWISS.
They almost caught me.
One your best videos! please make more in this format
What a beautiful sweep motion !!!
Best video I've seen in a very long time. Well done!@
This is a great video. It gives me the sentiment feel...
Everything about this is beautiful
Please make more Grand Seiko videos, I'm in love.
I love the Seiko Premier, Presage, scuba and Grand Seiko line!
Wow, what an impressive attitude. I would dearly love a grand seiko spring drive watch.
POV content will always be a valued format for media as there is no other way to access such insights, than to know the person directly. More of these will strengthen Hodinkee as a watch lovers platform and attract newbies, I'm more than sure! :)
Hodinkee remains best of the best watch channels on YT. Great cinematography
This is a gorgeous video, and expresses the soul of watchmaking, design, and ownership rather than complications and Swissness (is that a word? 😆)
Great video!!!
Thank you sensei for this video. ("now I bow")
That master understood everything that appeals to me in high-end watches. This video makes the snow flake a bit more desirable
ok. that's it. now i need one of these.
I loved the vid...I have a GS quartz want to eventually get a spring drive.
Morality and pride for the craft.
Amazing craftmanship
golf and watch making have many similarities! Beautiful flow in your swing and your watch!
Best video Hodinkee have made yet? I definitely think so
itsKibble Talks Watches Definitely! Really want to own a Grand Seiko one day
Sweet! Great video. I'm the proud owner of an SBGA211. Good to see Grand Seiko videos.
I'm so envious! Ted, have you had the chance to eyeball your 211 vs the original 011? And if you have, how do they stack up against each other?
Put the lion at the top and GS inscription at the bottom, move the reserve meter to the back. And voila... the perfect dial.
Yes Seiko is my favourite brand ❤
This is beautiful. My first Grand Seiko is a vintage pieces that just turned 50 last year. I wish his vision was a little more true, as Seiko JP turned me down for service due to the age of the watch, and finding a specialist wad difficult
You can see and feel the dedication right there. PakMeDeyd!
My 50 Euro Seiko Automatic is one of the most beautiful and reliable watches I have ever owned. Therefore I believe that the Grand Seikos are in a class of their own.
Excellent, thanks!
Beautiful watch and philosophy! Who wouldn’t own a GS
Que buen reloj amigo gran seiko saludos😎👍🇻🇪
This is what matchmaking should be about. Depth. Body. Soul. Legacy and longevity. Sadly the people who understand that are few and the people who don’t go buy Hublots.
ublots?? kekek the new ones... man...get a life
Nicely done. As a collector of mostly vintage digital Seikos this makes me really curious about the analog side of the brand. Maybe one day...
Always enjoy these videos - wish the print were larger though
Nice Swing! Yoshifusa
He has been in a Batan INDONESIA for about 7 years as a nanager production. He is very loyal and hard working.
The Japanese spirit is amazing.
Wowwww...can’t say anything else...!!!
しびれます^_^
流石セイコーの技術者！！
This is exciting to see a series on Grand Seiko. I own 4 Rolex, JLC, Patek, but totally love my GS Highbeat GMT. Such an amazing watch.
Why is amzing? becuase it beats so much.... dude... keep it,your are an fukin imbecile.
But watches are not ment to be in boxes, kept in a locker or a steal safe box, cause your not going to know what a real watch is,,, NEVER !!!
Put on your writs and try, to make it last ...a decade without need refurbinish
When I went to Japan, one of the first thing I did is to visit a watch store and bought myself a classic Seiko automatic watch.
My dream watch!
Good~!~ 👍 👍 👍
I love Grand Seiko @t
Craftsman and philosopher.
The BGM is very fitting to the film
Seiko is realy the best watch for me.
best of the world
Subtitle is even smaller than Seiko's internal components.
What I like is every part down to the oil they use is made inhouse can anyone else say the same ?
Does the GS craftsman think about put one certificate included the signature inside the watch box like AMG engine?