3 Things You Should Know Before You Buy a Grand Seiko | Watchfinder & Co.
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- There’s a lot of talk about the brand Grand Seiko. Some people will tell you it’s better than Rolex, others that the quality is unmatched, and others still that the value is astonishing. There’s a lot of reasons given why we should buy a Grand Seiko-here are three things you should know before you do.
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You buy Rolex to impress others and you buy GS to impress yourself
Thats the best way to describe owning a GS.
Agreed, Artur. I'll add -- When you see a Rolex you always wonder if it's a fake. But, when you see a GS spring drive sweep you KNOW it's a real GS.
I bought Rolexes to impress myself and others, I do and I am stunned!
@@Michael-Gill very true, there is so many Rolex imitation watches that looks really good and you can't tell the difference unless you hold it. with GS spring glide, you know there is only one.
@@Michael-Gill A friend tried on my Snowflake and asked if it was fake lol. The polish on it made him think it was Stainless steel instead of Titanium.
PLEASE DON'T HYPE GS, I want to own one in the next few years before prices go crazy 😂
Ditto.
God ikr...
George Jacob me too
If you are really interested in a GS, plan a vacation to Japan and go to BIC Camera. I bought my SBGA225 for a great price. So good, that I could sell it, for more than I paid for it. It's not that the prices went up, the discount was that good!!!
Soooo true!!!
Every time the Swiss were about to get pwnd by Seiko they canceled their events and ran away.
hey actually im starting to get into watch world. i really love dress watch and don't really like bulky rolex watch.
for honest opinion is seiko good ? i just got a ssa369j1
Yep Seikosha are great but if you’re looking for an affordable dress watch look no further than the orient bambino.
@@mistermood4164 i really love bremont design. but its out of my range for now
@King 😂😂😂😂😂
I enjoy seeing the term pwnd on a watch review youtube page
I still find the sweeping action of the Spring Drive the most elegant and beautiful of all.
I wish the Slow Mo Guys could film a quarter-dial view of the Spring Drive, if only to clear up how many times the 'Tri-Synchro Regulator' 'intermittently applies a magnetic brake' per second. The Spring Drive is 'sweeping' to the naked eye, but undoubtedly some clarity would be revealed using a camera filming at 100,000-343,000 fps.
@@borbetomagus What would that prove? It's still second to no other non quartz watch in its smoothness.
@@varanid9 I thought some had claimed the second hand was perfectly smooth and I was just wondering how many movements of the second hand could be seen in a three to five second arc, though if someone were going to go to the trouble of such a slo-motion video, I'd hope they'd also include a video of the TAG Heuer 'Mikrogirder 10000' watch (which operates at 2000 bps).
Bulova Precisionist is smoother than this...And more accurate.
A Bulova Precisionist is EQUALLY smooth, 100x as accurate and 1/10th the price.
The smooth sweeping of the seconds hand is the closest thing to the real flow of time ever made. It is fascinating and scary to watch. Life drains away.
Well said.
That's a beautiful take on it.
Deep
This is profound!
Just a cycle finish, to star another and another.
Pro: Nobody recognizes.
Con: Nobody recognizes.
If you know you know.
And that is all that matters!
Then you can tell whether someone truly understands and appreciates watchmaking by asking whether they know GS.
Buy a GS and you will be judge by those that know a good watch and recognise it’s quality and your knowledge of watch making that made you choose a GS above all others
@@The2follow I'd rather impress literally everyone but internet watch nerds. You would too. Don't lie to yourself.
Nobody notices your watch , any watch !
Nobody cares other than other watch geeks.
I sold my Rolex to buy a Spring Drive GS, I couldn’t be more pleased. Perfection.
Let's be honest, Rolex was never at the top of watches.
I wanna say I love you. So I will, I love you.
so you UPgraded :)
A man of culture
@Whiteboy14 Actually I own a cheap Seiko 5 Sports 2020 model, I dont know how; but it runs at around +1/-1 for a week when I rotate, just damn lucky I guess
This explains why it's difficult to find a Seiko in Switzerland
😂
Swiss watches have there place. I buy a Rolex to have other people distracted from work, I get a grand seiko so I'm distracted from work. They seem boring but in real life the details are just perfect
They are affraid of course
🤣🤣🤣
As a fifth generation clockmaker (we are still successful making clocks today) I am a huge supporter of innovation and engineering excellence in timekeeping. Those who dismiss such companies / watches as 'not real watchmaking' are equivalent to those who think music should consist of strummed lutes or Gregorian chants.
Brother, will you mind telling us what is your company?
Only a true watch collector can appreciate the engineering, r&d, perfection seeking brand like a Seiko. The brand really embodies the Japanese spirit...Kaisen...meaning continuous improvement
Kaizen* (改善・かいぜん)
@@HilbertXVI lol... good correction. I've worked with Japanese car makers for over 15 years and lived in Japan. The attention to detail, craftsmanship, teamwork, and drive for continuous improvement are cultural traits that permeate all of their industries it seems. I just bought a breitling, but cannot wait to by a Grand Seiko to add to my collection!! I live in Michigan, US and need to find where I can purchase one. They are excellent watches. I rank them above Rolex .
"Do it once, do it right". Kaizen, the good path. I suggest not trying this path in France unless you have self-destructive tendencies.
i agree...
i worked for some japanese companies before and most of it is in manufacturing. i also know the "kaizen" which all of my previous companies have as a slogan. the real thing here is Japanese never stops on improving in a budget way.
Having owned, Rolex, Omega, Tudor I can say hands down the Grand Seiko finishing surpasses every single one. The attention to details puts them all the shame.
Could you please elaborate? Genuinely interested
Too shame??? Don't think so Drama Queen..You were so excited to bash the watches you owned that you couldn't proofread your comment..Hahaha
Totally agreed
@@vicarious1717 It is 'to shame'...
Eh..I don’t know about that. The problem I have with these watches is that they look so plain. It looks like something out of a Walmart display case (yes very nicely finished) but plain. I looked at several of these last week and found none of them the least bit exciting.
For me as a watch AND tech nerd, the spring drive is the absolute pinnacle of practical watch technology. While other brands try to overcomplicate with useless design or movement features or full gem dials, Seiko pushes the limits of watchmaking beyond all boundaries by using best of both worlds. Yes it's Seiko. It's like the Godzilla Nissan kicking established supercars's asses on a budget... MY CHOICE
I'm four years into the ownership of a spring drive, and it still gains a very predictable 3 seconds. Per month. Love, love, love this watch.
@karsten lol a Honda K series can destroy a GTR (drag) easy. Now that's what you call a budget.
Agreed.
Hey buddy, don't forget that nowadays watches are absolutely useless when you have a phone in your pocket everywhere you go. Watches are essentially pieces of jewelry nowadays. Beauty of Jewelry doesn't lie in exact precision but personal tastes..
@@seanl764 Sean, you are absolutely right! But. My friend has a big name German brand gold watch, purchased brand new. It stopped running. He sent it back for service. After that it stopped again... I recently purchased another German brand, limited edition watch, same thing happened. Both beautiful watches, and I DO know that it is like impossible events, but still happened... I did bring back mine, and hardly can wait for my GS to arrive... And yes, it is as you said "personal taste", but a "Snowflake" or a "White Birch" is beautiful, even if not exactly your style.
I switched sub-titles on. Grand Psycho lives! A good video, thank you.
Odom rpk! lol
Have you seen the Ablogtowatch spending time videos/podcasts with David Bredan?
"Grande Seco"
@@87channels seiko*
@@bio-plasmictoad5311 no, you should turn on the subtitles and rewatch the video lol
While Rolex was focused on marketing, Seiko was focused on innovation, engineering and the laws of physics. Let's just say that Seiko wasn't sleeping and their genuine concept of making it better by R&D would bring their admirers to their doorsteps. Seiko definitely had their Mission Statement refined over the years.
Yo this guy is the David Attenborough of watches. Love the commentary. Also Grand Seiko is such a nice clean watch. Defo going to get one once I’m earning well!
😂 so true so seeing watch porn
A great brand that is finally getting broader and long overdue recognition globally.
switzerland relies so much on marketing and 'prestige.' grand seiko has nearly zero marketing outside japan and thanks to the internet and word of mouth people are catching on to its value.
Rolex doesn't rely on much marketing anymore, it's synonymous with luxury watches without needing it
@@ifb6368 Rolex spends an insane ammount of its money on marketing actually,
@@ifb6368 It is synonymous with luxury but they also advertise/sponsor many world-wide sporting events, especially tennis, since it fits with their marketing perfectly.
Japanese companies suck when it comes to marketing, especially to consumers abroad. They're good at making bizarre ads, but marketing is another story.
@Stein Mauer I also see a lot of FI drivers given Richard Mille watches and as sponsors
The sweep of the second hand is just mesmerizing. God that’s amazing.
I don't quite get the hype about the sweeping second. Supposedly it only comes from being harder to make. Imagine it were the other way round.
This is the third time i watch this video. Everytime i come back here, i catch up to what i might have missed previously in this video.
And this guys voice is mesmerizing.. the background music volume is adjusted perfectly to add to the ambiance.
I am pretty sure that you guys can even convince me that Daniel Wellington is the best watch ever. Great video.
At april 1st he should make a video about it
You got alpha m to do that
Casio F91w review on April 1
@@nameunko Totally
Bahahaha yeah his presentation is amazing
10 seconds a year, that is some insane accuracy, only the Japanese are mad to imagine....
If they ran their train service with that accuracy, they would have to cut down a whole rain forest for all those apology letters.
Same as a breitling superquartz, or a Longines VHP
@Whiteboy14 I think you are conflating a mechanical/spring drive to an actual quartz (and battery) watch from GS.
I recently added an Omega Seamaster 41mm to my collection, but in the next case was the GS line and I was very... tempted. In the end I really had my heart set on a diver so I went with the Omega, but if they'd had that green dial SBGV245 I might have come home with two watches. Until you see a GS close-up you have no idea just how amazing the fit and finish is. It almost doesn't look real. The quartz is simply the best of its kind and the spring drive just glides. World-class.
That second's hand's movement of the spring drive is totally mesmerizing. I'm lost.
I would rather have a Grand Seiko than virtually any other watch on the planet. Just cant afford one is all......
You’ll get there man!
Less liabilities more work!
go for older GS....
.....yet.
You'll get there.
How much do they cost
Having owned a number of rolex, tudor, JLC, sinn, omega and others, I can confidently say that, for me, the GS is the best of the lot. Best value - for the hand finishing and accuracy you get. Best looking - the 44 GS design is just gorgeous from all angles and makes you think just how lazy some Swiss producers are. How many rolex are cased identically? Best dials - come on, there's nobody like them, just look at he new white birch.
If they ever manage to shave a couple of mm from the height and add a micro adjustment to the bracelet, then they really will rule the world. The new high beat and spring drive movements are unbelievable. More accurate than anything else, finished to ALS standards. Just next level stuff.
I've now got three GS watches and I feel very lucky to have them.
thank you for your sharing sir. hope one day i have atleast one GS , but for me its just a dream because its too expensive...
@@rizaalfian1396 I hope one day you do. My first GS was a 37mm silver quartz. Absolutely fabulous watch. Possibly the best daily wearer out there and the cheapest one GS sell. Still a lot of money I know, but boy that's a good watch.
@@rizaalfian1396try looking on chrono they go down in value a decent amount
Is omega seamaster accurate time if not worn regularly
Even with ticking quartz, the hand lining up PERFECTLY with each tick is a thing to behold.
My God, that is the most beautiful second hand that you have ever featured in one of your videos. Simplistic, minimalist elegance and STUNNING!!
I would absolutely consider it. Aside from the movements being absolutely top notch, the finish on cases and dials equals or exceeds most of the Swiss brands. As for quartz, there's a limited edition green dial GMT that uses a special aniversary version of the 9F movement that's accurate to 5 seconds a year which I'd happily own and wear. GS watches are incredibly underrated and given the level of watch you get, absolute bargains. At some point, more watch collectors are going to realise that. I hope to have a couple of my own before that happens.
This is your best video yet. Great work, thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Beautiful watch I mean truly, beautiful. But this video is also beautifully done! The audio compliments the super crispy video quality and amazing shots of the GS! Really enjoy your videos :)
Checking back in to the channel that made me fall in love with watches just to say I am now the proud owner of a Grand Seiko. Thanks for everything you guys do
The best thing is you dont worry about getting mugged!
dr.zoidberg MD So true! None of the London mugs know this
@DesiignerThe greater the inequality the worse it will get. thank you bankers, ceo's etc.
@john m
What a stupid thing to say lol
Mississippi and Alabama are just thriving under republican policy right? /s
Finland is "leftist-run" and that's one of the greatest countries to live in.
Desiigner where the hell in europe do you live?
@NOODLES shut. The. Fuck. Up. About the politics. You and liberalboy too
Wow. The way you've told Seiko's history sheds a whole new light on the way they make their watches.
Also the close up views of the GS give a good look in that they spared no expense on the parts if you know what to look for.
I just love how smooth the sweeping second hand is
Nothing cooler than a smooth sweeping spring drive seconds hand. Brillant.
Fascinating. Japan (particularly Honda), nearly destroyed the British motorcycle industry using basically the same playbook, proving once again that laurels are a dangerous place to rest.
What did they do to destroy the British motorcycle industry? Was there a technological advancement they used or was it simply superior build quality?
pyeclam I want to know too lol. I'm just as curious as you
@@pyeclam Thank you for your interest. The short answer to your question would be "Both, and then some." Disclaimer: The cause given to the decline of the British motorcycle industry depends a lot on who you ask, and my opinion is worth no more than the next guy's. It certainly can't be blamed on any one single event, but it is undeniable that the appearance around the beginning of the 1970s of inexpensive Japanese bikes that didn't leak oil, had better electrical systems and brakes, and benefited from advances in engine technology had a lot to do with that decline. (At the time, Triumph's flagship Bonneville was still powered by an engine largely unchanged from the engine Edward Turner developed in the '30s.) Add on Japan's development of mass production techniques, throw in labor problems in the UK manufacturers at the time... You see where this is going. The Japanese basically upped the game and the old guard, which really hadn't made significant improvements in decades, struggled to catch up. Don't get me wrong - I love Brit Bikes from that era and have owned several. Also, Triumph in particular has recovered well under the leadership of John Bloor and currently makes outstanding motorcycles. But for quite a while back then, when I really needed to go a long distance in a hurry I grabbed the keys to the Honda and left the Triumph in the garage.
I’ll also add the Mazda Miata , which was created as a turn key reliable small British sports car.
Poison ivy is worse.
A review of the JLC Reverso range distinguishing the sizes (which they seem to have a lot of), and past (like the Grande Taille) vs present models would be much appreciated
That continuous sweep on the spring drives is so gorgeous. The Spring Drive Snowflake (SBGA211) is the one watch I want the most... someday I'll be able to get one, hopefully!
I have had a GS for about 5 years. Every time I wear it I marvel at its flawless finish and the attention to detail not to mention the accuracy of its mechanical movement.
I have considered it and when I had a choice between a Swiss watch and a Seiko, I ended up with a Seiko. And for the price, dollar for dollar, I ended up with a limited edition piece instead of a basic model swiss.
I also believe that my Automatic Seiko movement is (like it was in the past) more if not just as accurate as Swiss movements today. It would be nice to get a nice Swiss watch, but I appreciate the accuracy of my quartz and automatic watch - now to save for a spring movement.
Loved the video and you explained exactly how I feel about this brand - even when I own two of their pieces
Personnally, I find the Swiss watchmaker companies' mentality to have been so despicable all along watchmaking history in their competition against Japan that it's well enough to keep me from ever buying Swissmade watches. They can keep their crazy marketing and insane skyrocketting price strategies by artificially creating imaginary shortages for themselves. Seiko has been first in ALL domeins, and remained very humble, which Swiss makers were never able to accept nor manage. This brand deserves the most genuine respect.
@Whiteboy14 You're confusing Japan with China.
Thanks for a very informative video on the Grand Seiko!! It is at the top of my Grail list......Rolex is not even on my list. Not that there is anything wrong with Rolex. They are awesome watches in their own right, and people buy them for their own personal reasons. I just feel like a "Follower" if I were to buy a Rolex. The technology, ingenuity, and horological history behind the Grand Seiko really speaks to me for some reason.
I’ve owned a Seiko Diving watch since I was in the Navy, over 30 years ago. It keeps impeccably, razor sharp, samurai sword sharp, time.
Congrats...!
Closest thing we’ll get to a Seiko 5 review from this wonderful channel
Own a couple of those haha
He would still make it sound amazing and make me want one.
I just began my watch journey this past weekend with a Seiko 5 SNK-793 and a Timex Weekender. I'm wearing the Seiko at this moment, and his little documentary just made me proud of it. I bought it because other reviewers recommended Seiko 5 as a good value for a starter watch, but now I can appreciate the corporate culture and history behind my affordable little timepiece, even if it is to its Grand Seiko relative as a snowman is to Michaelangelo's David. :)
@Dat Phung Thank you! So far, so good; it runs just fine, and I still love it!
@@sobrcelt Hi Sobrcelt, I want to buy Seiko 5 with blue dial too and it's arriving soon. Furthermore, I still need to buy the old classic type of white-dial black-leather watch. Do you have any suggestion type of series from Seiko that has good value too and the price is on par with Seiko 5 with white-dial black-leather watch? I look further for your reply. Thank you.
I'm a fan of your channel and would love to see a (couple of) German Sinn watch(es) featured.
Keep up the great work!
What comprehensively researched material-- thank you!
That intro music gives me goosebumps! And this man can probably sell anything!!
This was basically a Seiko hype video and I'm not even mad. I didn't know the history of Grand Seiko until watching this and wow it's impressive.
I bought a Grand Seiko just because I was fascinated with the spring drive movement. The impeccable finishing is just a plus.
Excellent knowledge Thank You
the quality of videos never cease to amaze me
GS Spring Drive is on top of my luxury watch wish list...
Great video! Seiko time! The only wish would be Seiko R&D something like Bulova Precisionist movement for their quartz lineup... gliding second hand. That would put a lot of company out of business.
Im addicted to these Watchfinder videos now. That music is still going on in my sleep.
Thanks for the macroshots that truly show us the beauty of the beast.
I have two, the Snowflake and a diver. I couldn't be happier, they're freakishly accurate, and just gorgeous.
I am jealous beyond words.
@@TheFlyingFishy I had to sell the diver... But I still have the Snowflake and I'm wearing it right now😁
@@tkmmusician Fam the snowflake is my fav xD
I already own a Seiko, it wasn't expensive, and it's not the last word in accuracy or quality but I love it. I would 100% buy a Grand Seiko as well one day.
Alex Oliver grand Seiko is the luxury series of seiko company.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for Watches and Watch making
I've been buying them for 10 years, and they are exceptional. I've owned a mechanical one, currently own a springdrive, and starting to get really interested in getting a quartz, perhaps one of the SBGN GMT line.
Not only did I consider, I pulled the trigger. Currently a very happy owner.
I want a Grand Seiko Spring Drive more after watching this Video :)
The watches & brands showcased on your channel need no introduction. That said, your writting & narration certainly is at par.
Well done.👍
I really liked this video. That watch is very beautiful. Which GS model is it? I think I may have to get me one.
Oh come on, I am just recording a video on the Astronomical trials and you go and do this 😀😀😀
Can't wait to see your video😁
Biće odličan Vaš video kao i uvek, siguran sam!
Same here
Haha. Seems to be a hot topic at the moment! Pleased to see Grand Seiko/Seiko getting more and more recognition!
There will be an intro in the form of King Seiko 4502 review that I FINALLY recorded after ONLY a year 😄
That second hand running without increments is hypnotic... I so want one!
Useful informative video.
A very nice vid of GS. Not just accurate but precise. Watch of all watches?
A good video and accurately portrays things. I consider Lange, Seiko ahead of the rest with Casio leading from behind.
I like the reviews by Watchfinder - they put it pretty neutral and focus on what is real - good and bad. I learned a lot from them and of course i was quite happy to hear their comments on GS. I own one and have become a big fan ever since. It toot me a while though to realize that they are a luxury brand and not just a Seiko gimmick. They still have a way to go to make people understand their real value. But it will happen.
watching that spring drive seconds hand brings tears to my eyes
That spring drive movement is stunning.
I think this type of flattery will only get the channel recognized by Seiko/Grand Seiko.
In terms of perception, I see value in both the Swiss's and Japanese's approach to product creation....even if the discussion would be Omega vs Grand Seiko, and I'm glad that the two have differences while competing in the same space. It keeps things interesting and alive. It keeps both on their toes, and keeps them honest.
Excellent review of the Brand here, and I do believe GS to be devastatingly heavy hitter in this realm, and I believe the general consensus is that people love and respect the brand.
I learnt a hell of a lot during the last ten minutes, watching this video. Thank you!
⌚ 🙂👍
Love the video and the history . Just bought a sgba293....so thrilled
Loved the high resolution closeup shots - didn't realise the detail in these watches. Probably the closest I will ever get to one!
I like the way they are so low key. If anyone shows unwanted interest... 'Its just a Seiko!"
Yup. It is.
For me it's in the detail. C'est la vie.
GS reminds me of Lexus
They need to re-brand the watch. Same as Toyota lexus Honda Acura Nissan Infinity
The way the Lexus LS400 changed the luxury car game in the late 90s, Seiko has had a big industry changing impact
@@zzygyy Agreed, Grand Seiko deserves another name, and Seiko should remain affordable.
Stil a TOY(ota), like seiko...
@@zzygyy I believe Credor is what they initially wanted their true high-end line to be.
That sweeping hand motion is so hypnotic, I just want to keep looking at it.
Thank you!! Fantastic video!!
The Only reason I would accept a Vacheron or AP instead of Grand Seiko would be to sell them immediately and buy 20 GSs instead. Wonderful watches, chuffed.
to bits, I hope.
Well, it depends which kind of Pp ap and gs (there are 50k gs and 10k ap)
@@bzzz179 First of all, you're comparing a far more expensive watch to Grand Seiko, and second of all, I'd much rather have Spring Drive than tourbillon. I hate that tourbillons always have to be shown out in the open, and that really doesn't fit my style.
@@bzzz179 For those who like AP Royal Oaks, it probably is. My own choice if I were willing and able to spend the premium for some high end mechanical bling (which is all a tourbillon is), would be the JLC Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon. I kind of prefer my watches not to be mistaken for pipe fittings. Just saying.
Pure Class! Chow
Yes, I’d have the GMT automatic in the middle.
Thank for your expertise instruction it is very valuable and I am grateful.
I am continually mystified by the breadth of knowledge and the eloquence of the narration delivered here. With out question the most insightful watch channel on the net. What I would love to see is back ground of the narrator and the company itself. I can only think of Bravo!
Grand Seiko is much better image than Rolex. I would much more trust and start business with someone who wears Grand Seiko, and would be very cautious if I saw a Rolex on someone's wrist...
hahahahaha. you're a complete loser.
Wow such a dumb comment
I would definitely have a spring drive, there is something hypnotic about that sweeping second hand.
Oh well, I will just have to settle for a more realistically priced (on my budget) Bulova precisionist!
Still wearing my Seiko Quartz Divers 200 I was given in 1990. After numerous battery changers, it’s still going strong and is extremely accurate.
Very good video and an exceptional narrator. Well done.
Yes, I absolutely would consider it! I'd love a GS - particularly that gorgeous Snowflake...
I did considered and I bought it. The level of detail perfectly reflects the honesty and commitment Seiko has with his customers. It is difficult to express better that this video the level that GS is offering in comparison with the big Swiss brands.
I don't remember a thing you just said, I was too concentrating on those gorgeous images you put up there... except that your voice is quite mesmerizing...
I REALLY ENYOY THESE REVIEWS VERY MUCH GREAT JOB.
I absolutely love my GS Spring Drive. The quality is utterly outstanding
The one which is featured in this video
The one featured in this video
The Japanese are simply some of the most organized and “competitive” culture to have existed. Once introduced to capitalism, they had some catching up to do. Their existing culture and values catapulted them forward in that economic system very quickly!
They take the successful ideas of the world and somehow manage to make them BETTER and cost LESS
True. Out of all the foreign cultures out there Japanese culture is my favorite.
Tf r u talking about Japans population is overworked and their economy has been in stall for the last 2 decades w/ zero % interest rates and over 200% debt to GDP. USA is heading in the same direction.
Sending them US dollars in exchange for cheap labor, their economy has only grown 1% yoy for almost 30 years
The Japanese are definitely organized and detail oriented much like the Germans, which is why both countries make the best cars and have the best engineering. However, both countries have also invaded other countries and stole so much from them, which is why they were able to advance while the rest of the world was catching up from poverty and civil wars. Japan like the Europeans in general are too conservative, which is why they are not doing very good in next generation technologies like computers and AI. In that regard, the USA and China will dominate the world. I believe South Korea will come in close third even ahead of Japan because South Korea is very competitive and does not regard for the obsolete traditions unlike the Japanese or the Europeans. With everything that’s said, the future of the economy belongs to whoever adapts the fastest. There’s simply no room for traditions anymore. Tesla has already overtaken both the Japanese and the European automobile market. Apple Watch has already sold more than both Japan and Europe. The future is in the binary. No more samurai showdown or Rolex market that exists solely for the appearances sake.
@@DanielK1213th Tesla and Apple haven't overtaken anything.
Awesome video!!!
They were fantastic value about 10 years ago but, then again, so were A Lange & Sohne. Both brands I wish I'd bought more of a few years back to add to the collection. Have A GS SD GMT and I love it. The sapphire bezel is a particular delight.
Large and sohne are absolutely wild prices now eh? I've never lost money on a seiko. They practically were my bread and butter a few years ago. Spent days and nights on ebay, scouring joblots. Once a day I'd score a joblot with a seiko or casio that was worth flipping.
@@marcoantonio078 cool. There's a bunch of watches I bought in the past that I couldn't justify on cost grounds. AP RO, A Lange 1 and a few others. But it's fine. I have enough watches
Grand Seiko is for me as an owner of a 4520-8000 is simply the best Watch Brand/ Watches in the World. I would everytime prefer a Grand Seiko against a Rolex. Except the Work of the Independents like Smith/Daniels/Prescher/AHCI members and others like Mbf etc.
This video just sold me on Grand Seiko. Bravo!
Oh my goodness I want one!
You KNOW the Swiss we’re talking all kinds of crazy shit, too. Then Seiko came around and mopped the floor with me lol.