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Grand Seiko Raising Prices ? Crazy Watch Market Thoughts? Best Entry Level Patek Philippe?

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  • Grand Seiko Raising Prices? Crazy Watch Market Thoughts? Best Entry Level Patek Philippe ?
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  • @evh4611
    @evh4611 2 роки тому +3

    Grand Seiko should do two things. 1. A 41 mm dive watch. 2. Micro adjustment clasps on every bracelet. Than the brand will explode

  • @loganoftherockies9453
    @loganoftherockies9453 2 роки тому +12

    Yup, since owning a Grand Seiko SBGA I'd never buy a Datejust, or any Rolex. Dial quality, finishing, movement---no comparison. I'm glad to see that the new SBGAs with the 9R65 are still priced $5k give or take, and there appears to have been no increase on existing models either. Ie, just higher prices for improved movements. Honestly, when I got mine, I thought "well, I'd better pick this up before the US market gets over the Seiko stigma and realizes they're head and shoulders above Rolex, Omega, Breitling, etc..."

  • @speedzero7478
    @speedzero7478 2 роки тому +2

    Bangkok really is amazing for the food. Didn't expect this topic, but they have a wide variety of foods in that city, ate great Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, and Indian foods, all in this city, all cheap, all amazing. Oh and the cafe and bar culture there before covid was tops too. Funny enough, Thai people are starting to really love wrist watches these last few years. The wrist watch boom is happening there too, and its not just the iconic and established Japanese brands anymore, Swiss is more and more popular on the wrist in BKK.

  • @thewatchexplorer2244
    @thewatchexplorer2244 2 роки тому +7

    GS is definitely worth the money, once you see them in person you can tell finishing was done to a high level not to mention the smoothness of that second hand sweeping around the dail, it's a sight to behold.

  • @donaldneo4317
    @donaldneo4317 2 роки тому +1

    I agree GS dial and finishing is great but would not consider 1 untill they improve their bracelet and clasp.

  • @icalexander
    @icalexander 2 роки тому +24

    100% agreed on GS over Rolex, better finishing, objectively better movements, available etc. Rolex has nothing on GS

    • @komae1999
      @komae1999 2 роки тому

      Rolex has resale value though I have only GS.

    • @donaldneo4317
      @donaldneo4317 2 роки тому +1

      Rolex has their bracelet and clasp over GS.

  • @josephburton3232
    @josephburton3232 2 роки тому +6

    Just released, sold out, and already being flipped on the secondary market? Damn them scalpers!

  • @h111551
    @h111551 2 роки тому +3

    Like you, I did not immediately gravitate to Grand Seiko. But as one grasps that GS really has a mission beyond just making money, it is hard not to respect both the brand and its watches. GS does a superb job of engaging those who buy their watches in a way that is beyond just mere marketing. Instead of celebrity brand ambassadors, they have Joe Kirk who makes available to GS fans the same type of technological information and product updates as are made available to the staffs of GS ADs. What a novel horology brand marketing idea: treating watch buyers respectfully as intelligent beings.

  • @jabbahursty
    @jabbahursty 2 роки тому +6

    are you old enough to remember when watches were just watches and priced accordingly? a rolex was not such a great premium over a seiko. so back when a seiko diver was 200 or so, a rolex might be 600. now a seiko diver might be 300, so a rolex should be maybe a thousand. only rolexes start in the six thousands. 15 or 20 years ago, i had a business and wore some nice stuff. breitling chronomat. the current omega constellation. aquaterra. speedmaster. i never paid more than 2 grand for any one of those, but today they push 10 grand each at even costco.
    i'm just done now. my world today is timex, invicta , casio, seiko and citizen. that's it.

    • @liquidtunes
      @liquidtunes 2 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing. What are the watches you currently enjoy? I have a Seiko 5, a cocktail time and a black and gold Casio A168 among others. Truly joy giving.

  • @kevinc1001
    @kevinc1001 2 роки тому +2

    GS is basically the Japanese equivalent of Rolex. Both make great looking watches, both are well respected and both like to raise prices that drives all of Us crazy.

  • @dorkflassbury1164
    @dorkflassbury1164 2 роки тому +4

    The market is crazy indeed. My "collection" on Chrono24 has gone up in value with 35 % with the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph more than doubling being the best and the Seiko Prospex "pepsi" the worst with a 7% decline. And no, I don't own thewatches in my Chrono24 collection but they are watches I find stunning.

  • @jeffjacobson59
    @jeffjacobson59 2 роки тому +9

    Just wanted you to know that I love your channel and and appreciate you as a person, Fed. Congrats on your success, couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.

    • @WatchUnwind
      @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +1

      Fed is probably the channel I watch more than any other. It’s just the easiest to listen to and the most naturally flowing

  • @Mthusiast4life
    @Mthusiast4life 2 роки тому +2

    It shocked me to see the 126613LB Two Tone Blue Sub for 33K $! 👀🥺

  • @GoranKlintenheim
    @GoranKlintenheim 2 роки тому +1

    Love your channel Fed!
    But, not long ago you made a video stating that you would never buy a Grand Seiko. Now, when you’re selling them, they’re worth the price hike etc? 🤷‍♂️

  • @JuniorExecutive1987
    @JuniorExecutive1987 2 роки тому +1

    Digging the mustache and glasses, I think it’s a style that fits you

  • @simclatte9705
    @simclatte9705 2 роки тому +1

    Great content Federico. Thanks for keeping it about the watches. So many other ‘watch expert’ UA-camrs are so desperate to celebritize themselves. Your staying true to the field ⌚️

  • @rickyhawkins7407
    @rickyhawkins7407 2 роки тому +1

    Sir,
    I have been following your channel for only about 6 months, but truly enjoy it. You blunt, but professional analysis of the market and brands is refreshing.
    I am new to the upper echelon watch market and have yet to purchase a truly upscale brand. Unfortunately, for me, I’m one of those people who likes larger watches, 46mm and up, and they are difficult to find, from a trusted source.
    Thank you for your time and honesty when covering the watch market during these turbulent times.
    PS. Good job on the health changes.

  • @kingofthebridge8339
    @kingofthebridge8339 2 роки тому +1

    That H.Moser is unbelievable Frederico.

  • @howardshaw3655
    @howardshaw3655 2 роки тому

    Love these Q&A videos, Fed. Agree on Grand Seiko- but what do you think of their Quartz models? If your budget is in the range of 3-4k does it make sense to consider one of these 9F models instead of a regular choice like a Tudor BB?

  • @burbinghard
    @burbinghard 2 роки тому +1

    Fed, I love the mustache you have going!

  • @tonysuave2496
    @tonysuave2496 2 роки тому +2

    Yo Fed you got muscled by the Mohamed Bin Haleed!!! now how you gonna help get back the 1.5mill!!! Fans are watching

  • @edwinrosa4632
    @edwinrosa4632 2 роки тому +1

    You are The best there is in watch content!

  • @glenking6418
    @glenking6418 2 роки тому +1

    I've been the automotive industry 35 years, the manufacturers are starting to control the inventory much more now that the pandemic is on the downside. They're also becoming more involved on the preowned side causing values to increase even more. If Rolex and other manufacturers hold supply down and demand increases it's easy economics, prices will continue to rise and yes there's more money in the economy but wealthy or wanna be wealthy people are always going to buy what they want.

  • @markgads8017
    @markgads8017 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Federico! Great video as always, extremely honest and insightful. I’m biased because I was able to pick one up, but totally agree on the dial of the SLGA007. Just mesmerizing when on wrist. Now I think I’ll pick up a new speedy and a 36mm Calatrava…or file for bankruptcy…which ever comes first!

  • @aetnat0k1y0
    @aetnat0k1y0 2 роки тому +1

    Are Grand Seiko worth $10,000+? Good question... the same can be asked of Rolex, Omega, Patek, etc.

  • @mic23e
    @mic23e 2 роки тому +1

    Just a warning Grand Seiko will not service older watches !! They wouldn't service mine, a mechanical grand seiko automatic.

  • @sancastle1434
    @sancastle1434 2 роки тому

    Whered you get those glasses my guy

  • @hymonom
    @hymonom 2 роки тому

    I work in the eyewear industry. Those frames are absolutely spectacular. Incredibly awesome. I have to ask, I know the brand I would guess, but I who is the manufacturer?

  • @Nekomancer69
    @Nekomancer69 2 роки тому +3

    I have always wanted a GS but if they keep upping there prices It will be harder to chose them between all the other major brands.

    • @WatchUnwind
      @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +3

      I know it’s like do you want a grand seiko or a truly bad ass and exquisite masterpiece of ingenuity in a timeless design like a Hublot?

    • @Nekomancer69
      @Nekomancer69 2 роки тому

      @@WatchUnwind ew Hublot. Definitely GS. LOL.

    • @mr_watchaddict3146
      @mr_watchaddict3146 2 роки тому +2

      @@WatchUnwind 😂

    • @themanwithnoname7957
      @themanwithnoname7957 2 роки тому +1

      @@WatchUnwind Obviously not everyone gets your sarcasm.

    • @WatchUnwind
      @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +1

      @@themanwithnoname7957 must be the same people getting robbed for their Rolexs left and right on Paul Thropes channel 😂 the amount of people will outstandingly low awareness to anything going on around them or how to read situations/people/emotions concerns me.

  • @jameshoward9700
    @jameshoward9700 2 роки тому

    +1 on The Breguet! The most beautiful watch, fact! But, wish it would come back down in size. 38mm? Boom!

  • @jasonm.8749
    @jasonm.8749 2 роки тому +5

    I check out a lot of websites that sell used watches. The amount of used Grand Seiko's being sold is overwhelming. This tells me that people buy them, and for whatever reason regret their decision and flip them rather quickly.

    • @kingofthebridge8339
      @kingofthebridge8339 2 роки тому +1

      It's more they buy them and selling for more than they paid hence reselling as can get another one.

    • @nikmansol
      @nikmansol 2 роки тому +1

      They are seiko after all

    • @MegaFclef
      @MegaFclef 2 роки тому

      Allot more Rolexes out there being flipped due to much higher automated production by Rolex and of course flipping for grey market profit. Yes Rolex do hold their value based on massive demand, good for those who actually get the call from AD

    • @MegaFclef
      @MegaFclef 2 роки тому

      @Nigel Molesworth many

  • @armandojuan64
    @armandojuan64 2 роки тому

    Fed , what's your take on Gronefeld ?

  • @kevincorkery6292
    @kevincorkery6292 2 роки тому

    I agree about the Calatrava.

  • @artaudcharles
    @artaudcharles 2 роки тому

    Awesome content. Thanks

  • @jasonm.8749
    @jasonm.8749 2 роки тому +1

    Federico....How long until the insane prices on brands such as Rolex come back down to reality? Years?

  • @mauriebarnes8272
    @mauriebarnes8272 2 роки тому

    New rims look great!

  • @YongJoonPaek
    @YongJoonPaek 2 роки тому +3

    GSs new watches with their automatic movement is most definitely worth the higher price. And also note GS still fills the 5000-7000 range with their other models e.g. the elegance line, so it's not really accurate to say GS is moving up market and leaving their bread and butter price range.

  • @jakeb8298
    @jakeb8298 2 роки тому

    What is the best dgital watch for the price? What is the best field watch for the price? What is the best hike/trail watch for the price? What is the best dress watch for the price? What is the best casual watch for the price?

  • @ikakau
    @ikakau 2 роки тому

    Love your content, nice to see your thought about GS has developed, I’m sure that there are some watch brands that have been a huge disappointment to all of those who appreciate watches. I agree with you 100%, Thailand has amazing food and food choices, I feel that the openness toward various ingredients and different cultural influences makes Thailand a very progressive food country.

  • @Josh-lp7ek
    @Josh-lp7ek 2 роки тому +1

    For those who wants a Rolex but can’t / won’t pay for grey market prices, go get the new Zenith Defy SS. You’re welcome!

  • @snapfire3711
    @snapfire3711 2 роки тому

    Hey fed, what do you think about graham watches? I just went into retail and theyre giving away 50% discount for all models. The sales guy said that because the shop recently ended their contract with graham

  • @MultiShice
    @MultiShice 2 роки тому

    oh my god that moser is amazing

  • @thomasa.243
    @thomasa.243 2 роки тому

    Which watch brand the last 10 years is not going up in price? I bought a Tudor Black Bay in 2018 at a Boutique for 1/3 less than a new one would cost now. Insane...

  • @BigZebraCom
    @BigZebraCom 2 роки тому +3

    Federico Talks Watches w/Moustache

  • @JasonBeem
    @JasonBeem 2 роки тому

    Kept thinking my phone was going off watching this video, but it was just Fed's phone vibrating lol

  • @archiegoodwinjr
    @archiegoodwinjr 2 роки тому

    I agree about the range and value of dining in East Asia. Perhaps because Western money (and cuisine) was dominant for most of the last century the far flung places Westerners went learned to provide the best service and food--to make visitors feel at home. So Western cuisine in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Tokyo learned to equal that of Europe, US, etc. When Westerners became more sophisticated and when East Asian economies prospered they elevated the quality of service and food for their own people. That's how we have been able to get the best of both worlds in East Asia. This has not happened in the West because Western money still dominates the world even though less than in the 20th Century. Wearing my JLC today, but considering dusting off the Seiko.

  • @thewatchg.o.a.t.9157
    @thewatchg.o.a.t.9157 2 роки тому

    What watch would you recommend over a Rolex submariner date steel 2022 in excellent condition.

  • @jacktits2836
    @jacktits2836 2 роки тому

    Love the cherry blossom grand seiko

  • @THeinsidethefire16
    @THeinsidethefire16 2 роки тому

    wait did federico say that omega is worth 6thousand if submariner is 10?

  • @jroobz
    @jroobz 2 роки тому

    The glasses 👌

  • @nikmansol
    @nikmansol 2 роки тому +1

    That’s my Patek but in white gold … it didn’t go up almost nothing 😂

  • @sdstreiker
    @sdstreiker 2 роки тому +1

    Looking very healthy Fed. I enjoyed a recent add of a GS SBGA259 Goldent Snowflake to collection.

    • @WatchUnwind
      @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +2

      Congrats on an awesome watch. I’m a little peanut butter and jealous

  • @LP-ld1pc
    @LP-ld1pc 2 роки тому

    Sharp analysis

  • @JogBird
    @JogBird 2 роки тому +3

    My GS SBGH267 'Whirlpool' has gone up at least 2.5x since 2018

  • @danielj3010
    @danielj3010 2 роки тому +3

    BKK and HK are great cities to eat!

  • @weinnachtsmann6972
    @weinnachtsmann6972 2 роки тому

    I love your videos Fed, but please look into better audio! I am no expert but the ratteling (?) on loud words is most anoying! otherwise keep it up! greetings!

  • @milkismurder
    @milkismurder 2 роки тому +1

    whoever was hounding you via SMS needs to chill

  • @joeg5023
    @joeg5023 2 роки тому +1

    I understand the stigma with Grand Seiko and Seiko, but to my knowledge they are two separate companies. While I understand it I feel like more people need to realize this. I don't know if GS needs to advertise this more, but it's not a situation like Casio and G-Shock.

    • @WatchUnwind
      @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +2

      You are spot on. It’s like how Audi owns Lamborghini but no one talks smack that a Lamborghini is just an Audi. It is almost their mistake that the word seiko is anywhere in there. If they just called it Grand I think people would have been happier.

  • @ThaBKeeper
    @ThaBKeeper 2 роки тому

    Look at the glorious lip sweater

  • @JuanGonzalez-qg3oc
    @JuanGonzalez-qg3oc 2 роки тому

    Inflation hit the what has indistry

  • @Moe90rules
    @Moe90rules 2 роки тому

    federico. i might be wrong, so excuse me if i am. didnt you just a year ago say that you didnt click with grand seiko, sold one, and said you are not sure you can get back into the brand. now you are saying they are two times the watch that rolex is. i know, just because you personally didnt click with GS you could still argue that they are overall have higher finishing and are a higher quality watch than rolex makes. still... i think this statement is a bit contradicting to what you said earlier. you might have had a change of hearts. i get that. rolex at retail is awesome, rolex at current market prices is insane. so i get you frustration, but youre pushing it a bit too much in my view.

  • @vktravellog1242
    @vktravellog1242 2 роки тому

    Looks like I have bad timing on starting a GS collection 🤣. Oh wells still better than buying a overpriced rolex on the grey market

  • @gged664
    @gged664 2 роки тому

    I saw an OP tiffany dial listed for 70k AUD in a buy sell swap forum I'm in. Watch retails for 8k. Absolute joke.

  • @MrRlw308
    @MrRlw308 2 роки тому

    This may be a pipe dream but I'm hoping that I would actually buy a Rolex GMT at retail prices rather than double retail or more.

    • @WatchUnwind
      @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +2

      I bought a OP 41 at retail price. Anything is possible

  • @kevinjamesdawes7223
    @kevinjamesdawes7223 2 роки тому +1

    Seiko have gone mental across their range with prices and flooding their own market. There will be pain and the end. Rolex are a joke now and I look forward to a world without rolex or a need the mention the name.

  • @mikereif7240
    @mikereif7240 2 роки тому

    It sounded like you called it Grand Seiko lake sewer because of the color.

  • @mikemorgan-swinhoe7932
    @mikemorgan-swinhoe7932 2 роки тому

    New and improved really? That’s an oxymoron it’s either new (didn’t exist before) or improved ( existed and had changes made ) can’t be both.
    Rant over, love the channel thanks for all the content.

  • @hayesjk11
    @hayesjk11 2 роки тому +1

    theres no such thing as an entry level patek, theyre all expensive af! 🤣

  • @fugitive88888
    @fugitive88888 2 роки тому

    Grand Seiko is worth it

  • @WatchUnwind
    @WatchUnwind 2 роки тому +3

    First

  • @TheTruth-69
    @TheTruth-69 2 роки тому

    Its Seiko LOL! $59.00 at Macy;s

  • @Thankyou_3
    @Thankyou_3 2 роки тому +1

    Grand Seiko first what they need to do before raising prices is to quit playing with those toy movements called Spring Drive. Get real Grand Seiko, you losing traction in this up market. Focus on manual and automatic movements.

    • @Aztec1050
      @Aztec1050 2 роки тому

      I have spent over £100,000 on SpringDrive watches

    • @Thankyou_3
      @Thankyou_3 2 роки тому +3

      @@Aztec1050 😂 Why? It has wires and IC inside. It’s like a computer. I have more respect for Orient Bambino than any Spring Drive.

    • @realstradman
      @realstradman 2 роки тому +1

      @@Thankyou_3 You just lost credibility. You have no idea bud. Do some research first

    • @Thankyou_3
      @Thankyou_3 2 роки тому +2

      @@realstradman 😂 Spring Drive is for amateurs. Don’t hold your breath to have the same prestige as Omega or Patek.

  • @zhaowei3025
    @zhaowei3025 2 роки тому +6

    Federico . grand seiko bracelet and cases are garbage and most are ugly . Twice Rolex? Don’t think so

    • @BigZebraCom
      @BigZebraCom 2 роки тому +1

      I didn't know that! Is there a website that analyses this sort of thing?