@@cl4ssic if I remember correctly, he's one of two co-founders who quit his career in civil engineering to work in watches. So he's not just the voice of a company.
@@slicktires2011 yep totally agree with u.Let GS be an exclusive hyper quality totally worth to buy underpriced watch for people seeking for them only.No need to tell everyone about this masterpiece.Let them all keep on chasing rolex who i personally think is the best watch to be own totally seriously totally..
I am suffering from severe Rolex fatigue, I'm wearing one as I type away so I'm not a hater, just fed up of watch channels obsession with Rolex as an investment. Dealers are capitalising on this trend, collectors are paying over the odd and guess who are cashing in? Dealers selling Rolex.
gemini232003 I do not want any watch that looks like a Rolex considering that I have two from the brand, having an invicta will be misplaced in my small collection and will never get any wrist time. I love originality, pedigree and craftsmanship, that is what I pay for in a watch. The point I'm making is that watch dealers and now Rolex are creating scarcity of a mass produced watch, so called collectors are mistaking scarcity for rarity and they will have their fingers burnt. Hyping up Rolex as an investment does not make it one, it is not a tried and tested investment over a period of time.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. My first two “luxury” watch purchases have both been Rolex. I really like the watches, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that part of what drew me to the brand is at the very least they will have likely retained most of their value when I hand them down to my kids someday. For my next purchase, I want it to be exclusively about the love of the watch. That has me looking into two directions: Jaeger-LeCoultre and Grand Seiko.
I love my Grand Seiko SBGA101, I honestly think if it came down to it or a Rolex of the same price I would choose the Seiko. The Spring Drive movement is awesome.
@@edenlevi9877 I was targetting my criticisms more towards those who buy something expensive simply because of some sense of pride and status that they associate with it. And let's face it, the vast majority of people who buy Rolex watches don't make the purchase as an investment, as such masterpieces like this GS go relatively unnoticed.
I bought my Omega seamaster purely because it caught my eye and I loved the open visible movement at the back and so many people have asked me why I didn't just buy a Rolex instead. I just chose the watch I want and I'm happy with it. It's like people think you can't be happy with a watch unless it's a Rolex and that's just a bit naive in my opinion.
I am pleased to report that I traded my new Datejust for the Grand Seiko SBGH0269 a couple months ago. I love that watch and I dont care about the lost "value" of the Rolex at all.
Love this message, and the watch is gorgeous. I've never collected as an investment - to the detriment of my wallet at times, but never to the detriment of the joy my collection brings me. Everything goes away, nothing lasts forever, why not own what you love rather than what is viewed as valuable?
I own this exact model GS along with a couple of Rolexes and a Patek. Let me say that the Grand Seiko is getting the most wrist time and I am so impressed. My local Rolex dealer also became a GS dealer and I saw this one while in their shop and just fell in love. So happy I took the jump to Grand Seiko!
@@andrewparker6091 I dressed it down to a gray strap but ended up exchanging it. I was over ambitious in my first luxury watch purchase and soon after realized it was just too nice for me. Solid watch on top of a good collection though.
@@ViewtuberOG i would like to see some more obscure or different brands myself. They do show their inventory in these videos though, with the purpose of informing and letting everyone know what is for sale on their website. So I guess it's no surprise that the big name brands show up more
Brand identity extends to the end user and is a powerful tool for self marketing and promotion, also aiding in resale value. The crystalline structure formed by simple repetitive icons (IE Gucissima, Louis LV, Fendi etc.) create a certain mesmerization amongst their audience. This attracts attention and the end user benefits from receiving this energy. Some find this display to be garish and annoying, deeming the person selfish for taxing everyone's energy. My ancestors in the Palace of Versailles were hated by some for this kind of display. It is the same reason Versace is despised and Greek architecture is preferred over Roman by some. Dismissing a beautiful and successful peacock may be interpreted as sour grapes if it is coming from a chicken or a pigeon.
"Now you're looking for the secret. But you won't find it because of course, you're not really looking. You don't really want to work it out. You want to be fooled."
So you think the Rolex it's actually worth some 8k dollars? It isn't. Most of these watches cost some 400 dollars to make. Yet, paying 8k on a Rolex it's okay, but 8k on a Breitling is madness... Fact is, you're being fooled and paying for the brand regardless of which watch you're buying. If anything you're a bigger fool for buying a Rolex, a brand that makes some 900 thousand watches per year yet tries to make people think their product is very exclusive.
Every time you make a presentation I listen intently hoping it won’t end and drooling as I listen. This review was saved so I can drool all over again! What a beautiful watch. You hit the nail on the head when you said that the right watch makes you smile and that’s what watch collecting is all about. I’ve had a passion for watches since I was a little boy not even old enough to tell time.
Exceptional narrative about the matters of heart. So excited to see people are slowly but surely taking notice of Grand Seiko! The house of exquisite workmanship indeed!
I loved that Grand Seiko so much that I think I was barely breathing throughout the video. Absolutely beautiful, and the dial made me think of water being rippled by the wind. Wish I could find and afford one.
All the well known grand seiko models have, people are asking ridiculous money for them I’m just gonna buy a handmade german custom watch and call it a day
This watch is absolutely mesmerizing!! The dial from 3:15 to 3:20 looks like a close up of an iris of the human eye. Words does not do justice to this watch or the work done by watchfinder in showing us why.
If I were looking for a dedicated dress watch to add to the collection, this is the one and only Grand Seiko I would consider, purely because of the color and finishing on the dial (and the fact that they rather artfully integrated the power reserve indicator to maintain symmetry on the dial this time around... unlike other GS with power reserve indicators on the dial). But once I see the price tag, I'm immediately reminded that's approaching JLC money, and that's where the decision-making gets really tough.
What is a meaning behind words beter watch realy?? Watch tels time, watch isca statement and jewlery, who can hawe right to tell this or that is a beter watch, seiko, rolex, jacquet droz, blancpai , omega, tudor, citizen.... All are best, there is no such thing as beter watch or best watch, there only is a taste. Someone like this someone that and that is all. Therm beter watch is bullshit and doesent eqsist.
@@cl4ssic why insulting?? You are idiot, i own both rolex and seiko, and many others. Rolex is highest quality movement and casing, both rolex and seiko are equaly good. But you you are poor idiot, who insult people for nothing.
I'm a happy owner of a Iwate dial, the SBGJ201. A high-beat, automatic GMT. The dial is white, and, it is a standard dial. Standard being a very relative term here. I mean it is not a limited edition. It is simply stunning, and I catch myself staring at it when the light falls on it in a new angle.
@@salihinsabah4310 Exactly, I had the same thought after I posted, I can imagine the iridescent multi coloured end feathers protruding from the case, slightly odd but awesome.
Amazing looking watch. In my opinion it has a nice clean dial with everything you really need on a watch. And the see through back is a nice additional feature and a must have with such a movement. Great Video btw. ! Still I think it is a decision everyone has ro make for himself wheter he prefers a preowned rolex Submariner or this grand seiko at this price point (nearly the Same price point . You rather get a Rolex Explorer for the money or you could save up for a rolex but consider that you may wait years if you want to buy a new rolex.) The last pro argument would be that this Grand Seiko does not get this much attention as a rolex.(Especially from those people you dont want much attention for your watch ;)
Agreed, it makes Rolex look plain and just expensive to be expensive. Yeah they're well made, but I'm not buying that any of my money went into R&D when they come out with a new model every 20 years. lol
you are correct sir. With all respect to Rolex, they make some beautiful watches, but in my mind it is a brand for cocky di*kheads with no respect to anyone, and I will never get one...
Excellent video. Love GS but I wish they'd get rid of the power reserve indicator on the dial, just seems tacky to me. Also, the bezel in brushed stainless would have looked killer on this model
Tbh I don’t care if the grand seiko is better for the price. Personally a Rolex Oyster Perpetual looks better and is still a very solid watch. I don’t mind paying a little extra to get what makes me feel good
I am Swiss, worked in marketing for a large Swiss brand and I own the big names. I love watches and have many. I do not care about the price, resell value or investment. I also own Swatch, Poljot and Seagull, being interested in the different styles, movements and history. The Grand Seiko is a fabulous movement and is a great watch. The only brand that can take it up with the Swiss or Germans in terms of quality and detail.
It looks better in this video than in real life. The dial is blue, not emerald green. The bezel is chrome, not dark chrome. Fix your lighting and white balance.
If you like that dial, check out the video (The Best Dial Ever Made) they did on the Grand Seiko SBGA211. Stunning is an understatement for that one. 💕
The trouble is legibility. In real life the domed crystal catches so much light it is actually really hard to pick up the detail without manipulating to just the right angle. This was a watch I was really hoping to love and was amazed to see it at retail just a week ago but this really put me off so I ended up passing.
@@TheDavidBangkok Interesting point, and that's impressive restraint shown on your part. If I went so far as to find one for retal, reckon I'd have overlooked that and bought it anyway.
@@stockholmpublishings2937 Yeah, classic and BORING. Seiko continuously improves and gives us different technologies, designs... what does Rolex do again? Oh yeah they all look the same. Why are you here mate, go join a 100 year waiting list for your precious POS mass-produced crap.
@gmshadowtraders improving what? Seikos are pure uglyness. "Different technologies" lmfao. It's a watch. It's supposed to look good and tell time, that's it. Patek and AP have also waiting lists? Does that make them bad brands no. You are too poor for Rolex. I'm glad ppl w/ ugly personalities wear Seikos and not Rolex. Roles is prestige.
The attention to detail is incredible. The dial looks like the wing of a butterfly and the hands look like the finest chef’s knives. Exquisite workmanship.
Interesting video as usually. What can be said about Seiko automatic movements? Are they reliable and worth the cost ? Maybe you have done a video on this topic ? Thanx
Late to the party, but at 2:17 I honestly wondered why there where 3 white dots at the bottom of the watch. Then I realised it's just insanely polished and reflecting that much light. Insane.
Thank You! Well-chosen word and very bold to say it as it is. The question is whether in 10 years we will not look back on 2019 and think "Why were people willing to pay double the price for a Daytona or GMT in steel on the gray market?" It's a bit out of control right now with Rolex.
I have feeling when GS becomes a mainstream name, its collectibility will be astounding. Some reknowned collectors have even sold off their rolex/patek collection to collect vintage GS.
@@inouk5549 I feel that will be the case as well, its under the radar now,but have a feeling it'll catch fire and even all the naysayers will jump on the GS once they feel the public approves and recognizes the name. Sad but it is what it is.
Great video! got my first watch in 1966 Every watch in my collection bought with same principles in your video love at first sight and if they hold value then lucky me! most cost more to service than they are worth! Love that Dial!
@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer My favorite watch that I have owned is a Omega Seamaster 41mm and my favorite watch is the Grand Seiko SnowFlake.So I believe that I might qualify as someone who is reasonable.
ok, send me your rubbish by mail! keep watching this very nice video and I'll take care of your Milgauss (by the way, there's a super nice video of the Milgauss in this channel, in case you missed it)
@@conannanoc8768 I spent good money on the Milgauss and got no regrets ,but this is far better. Yes I was extreme buy writing rubbish re my watch, but this GS is by far better. Wish you a great year.
@@conannanoc8768 I own a Rolex and got 9 Seiko watches. The Rolex is fantastic and Seiko are great. My favourite watch remains my Seiko SKX007J. Don't ask me why, we bonded from the moment I took it out of the box.
As supported by data, how have comparable (and contemporary) GS & Rolex models retained their value over a set of sales examples in the second-hand market?
Truly exceptional!! I flip watches I can make money on so I can afford a watch I want for myself every now and then, so I will buy a Rolex explorer to earn money on it only to end up buying something like the JLC Reverso as a permanent addition to my collection As long as people are willing to pay a premium for "hyped" brands, I am happy as it means I can earn money and buy MY grails at a great value 😉
Watchfinder, your videos are immensely impressive. Although, is there any chance that you might start uploading 4K videos in the future, so that I can enjoy them on my 4K TV?
Anyway, for anyone who want GS but can't afford it right now. You can opt for Astron, the markers, hands and case polishing really close to a GS since they're being produced in the same factory. Except for the inside of lug area, which is understandable and passable.
imagine being the girl the guy in these videos fixates over... the long-winding and devastatingly dramatic love letters she'd constantly be bombarded with. ugh. cool watch though.
The SBGK005 cost $7,400, a beautiful watch indeed but it will cost me as much as a Rolex, I can buy a datejust 36 for less or 41 for a $500 more. No date sub for $7,900. I think this is the kind of watch that you buy once you achieved all your watch goals.. like ahh let me spend some money in something different, get a GS because it’s different.
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This guy is honestly the best watch UA-camr out there
Even if I don't agree with him, he is an excellent presenter of watches. ..
Not sure if its just one guy.
just the voice of a company...
@@cl4ssic if I remember correctly, he's one of two co-founders who quit his career in civil engineering to work in watches. So he's not just the voice of a company.
Sounds like Alan Davis from QI. ?
Happy to see Grand Seiko is getting the love and respect it deserves
I think he said Rolex more than Seiko.
@@jimshepherd9593 I know that disappointed me....
I'm not so happy, Grand Seiko used to fly under the radar, now it's gotten international visibility and prices are going up
@@slicktires2011 so it's a good thing or a bad thing?🤣🤣😭
@@slicktires2011 yep totally agree with u.Let GS be an exclusive hyper quality totally worth to buy underpriced watch for people seeking for them only.No need to tell everyone about this masterpiece.Let them all keep on chasing rolex who i personally think is the best watch to be own totally seriously totally..
Unbelievable watch. Stunning. But, as far as your presentation goes, you could sell a pig in Tehran.
Or even in mecca
That wouldn't be a difficult task as Iranians love pork.
@@amiralilamepour54 haram for shia
😂
Nope. Haram is haram. No matter what.
Aside from Glashutte Original i can't think of any other brand that puts so much love and attention into their dials.
Lange??
@@vaughanatkinson8421 good dials but hardly ground breaking in aesthetics or originality imo.
@Dave Mendoza hahaha ok kid. 😂😂😂😂
@@VadersDarkside well i would disagree, as we all can. I actually own the Glashutte Panomatic Lunar...love it. But i still lust after the Lange 1 ; )
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I am suffering from severe Rolex fatigue, I'm wearing one as I type away so I'm not a hater, just fed up of watch channels obsession with Rolex as an investment. Dealers are capitalising on this trend, collectors are paying over the odd and guess who are cashing in? Dealers selling Rolex.
Also, Rolex is cashing in. They are increasing their prices this year. I read that submariners, for instance, are now going to cost 10% more.
gemini232003 I do not want any watch that looks like a Rolex considering that I have two from the brand, having an invicta will be misplaced in my small collection and will never get any wrist time. I love originality, pedigree and craftsmanship, that is what I pay for in a watch. The point I'm making is that watch dealers and now Rolex are creating scarcity of a mass produced watch, so called collectors are mistaking scarcity for rarity and they will have their fingers burnt. Hyping up Rolex as an investment does not make it one, it is not a tried and tested investment over a period of time.
gemini232003 I kick your damn teeth in!!!!
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. My first two “luxury” watch purchases have both been Rolex. I really like the watches, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that part of what drew me to the brand is at the very least they will have likely retained most of their value when I hand them down to my kids someday. For my next purchase, I want it to be exclusively about the love of the watch. That has me looking into two directions: Jaeger-LeCoultre and Grand Seiko.
I want my watch experience to be slowly progressing to higher and higher end watches but I want to start with seiko
I love my Grand Seiko SBGA101, I honestly think if it came down to it or a Rolex of the same price I would choose the Seiko. The Spring Drive movement is awesome.
[USDMX] 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
All Rolex sports watches have a screw down crown and can be used for diving or almost any activity.
@@bighands69 🤷♂️
Don't give GS too much hype, they may ridiculously price their models like Rolex as the popularity and demand increases.
& OMG what an art this GS is😍
Ivideyokke kandathil santhosham,mr.Purushu!
Mallu boys assemble
Nah, there are plenty of morons out there who care more about brand recognition than substance, we GS fans have nothing to worry about
Shantanu Nair brand recognition is good for investment. Those who prefer rolex is not really a watch enthusiast but more towards an investor.
@@edenlevi9877 I was targetting my criticisms more towards those who buy something expensive simply because of some sense of pride and status that they associate with it. And let's face it, the vast majority of people who buy Rolex watches don't make the purchase as an investment, as such masterpieces like this GS go relatively unnoticed.
I bought my Omega seamaster purely because it caught my eye and I loved the open visible movement at the back and so many people have asked me why I didn't just buy a Rolex instead. I just chose the watch I want and I'm happy with it. It's like people think you can't be happy with a watch unless it's a Rolex and that's just a bit naive in my opinion.
I am pleased to report that I traded my new Datejust for the Grand Seiko SBGH0269 a couple months ago. I love that watch and I dont care about the lost "value" of the Rolex at all.
The logo on the back is just awful and covers up a nice looking movement.
Excellent point. That logo makes this watch look cheap $100 kid watch... I can't believe they managed to put that logo on...
Yeah it kinda reminds me of the Peugeot logo crossed with Lion King crossed with Hunchback of Notre Dame.
@@ronch550 and why that big..? Haha
@@kevintoth5365 um so it's all the more hideous?
If it was aligned and not at an angle perhaps it wouldn’t be too bad.
Love this message, and the watch is gorgeous. I've never collected as an investment - to the detriment of my wallet at times, but never to the detriment of the joy my collection brings me. Everything goes away, nothing lasts forever, why not own what you love rather than what is viewed as valuable?
Well said!
Prefer this to any Rolex myself.
Who writes the script for this? Whoever it is, is a philosopher for sure.
Very eloquent indeed, really shines in a video like this!
The dial on this watch looks like the surface of an ocean during a cloudy and windy day; I love it. Reminds me of a GS Snowflake too.
After all these weeks I still can’t get over this review.
“The Dial, the Dial”
I own this exact model GS along with a couple of Rolexes and a Patek. Let me say that the Grand Seiko is getting the most wrist time and I am so impressed. My local Rolex dealer also became a GS dealer and I saw this one while in their shop and just fell in love. So happy I took the jump to Grand Seiko!
Did you keep the crocidle strap on?
@@stu7900 Yes but thinking about changing to something a bit more casual.......
@@andrewparker6091 I dressed it down to a gray strap but ended up exchanging it. I was over ambitious in my first luxury watch purchase and soon after realized it was just too nice for me. Solid watch on top of a good collection though.
Andrew ! How do you like this watch ?
john antony love it, thanks. Great size, nice and thin and the quality is just outstanding. Highly recommend!
2 videos in a row without Rolex or Patek Philippe, I'm impressed.
Thank God.
Polex or Ratek Rhilippe
Who would you rather see than the 2 kings of the hobby?
@@bluemystic7501 anyone else.
@@ViewtuberOG i would like to see some more obscure or different brands myself. They do show their inventory in these videos though, with the purpose of informing and letting everyone know what is for sale on their website. So I guess it's no surprise that the big name brands show up more
There is no god.
Seiko (or GS) really knows how to make their dials mesmerizing.
This is a stunning watch with a case design that seems to recall elements of the Grand/King Seiko cases of the late 60s and 70s.
Wonder when GS are going to drop that tacky stamp on the sapphire back fouling the view of the movement. Otherwise the watch is stunning.
Sometimes it’s not about money, it’s more of a feeling of being fooled.
Brand identity extends to the end user and is a powerful tool for self marketing and promotion, also aiding in resale value. The crystalline structure formed by simple repetitive icons (IE Gucissima, Louis LV, Fendi etc.) create a certain mesmerization amongst their audience. This attracts attention and the end user benefits from receiving this energy. Some find this display to be garish and annoying, deeming the person selfish for taxing everyone's energy. My ancestors in the Palace of Versailles were hated by some for this kind of display. It is the same reason Versace is despised and Greek architecture is preferred over Roman by some. Dismissing a beautiful and successful peacock may be interpreted as sour grapes if it is coming from a chicken or a pigeon.
"Now you're looking for the secret. But you won't find it because of course, you're not really looking. You don't really want to work it out. You want to be fooled."
@1bigjohn11 so an AP royal oak has no resale value?
@@billiejoe9037 no.
So you think the Rolex it's actually worth some 8k dollars? It isn't. Most of these watches cost some 400 dollars to make. Yet, paying 8k on a Rolex it's okay, but 8k on a Breitling is madness...
Fact is, you're being fooled and paying for the brand regardless of which watch you're buying. If anything you're a bigger fool for buying a Rolex, a brand that makes some 900 thousand watches per year yet tries to make people think their product is very exclusive.
Every time you make a presentation I listen intently hoping it won’t end and drooling as I listen. This review was saved so I can drool all over again! What a beautiful watch. You hit the nail on the head when you said that the right watch makes you smile and that’s what watch collecting is all about. I’ve had a passion for watches since I was a little boy not even old enough to tell time.
As I mature as a man and watch enthusiast, the more I prefer this watch over many swiss brands.
Exceptional narrative about the matters of heart.
So excited to see people are slowly but surely taking notice of Grand Seiko! The house of exquisite workmanship indeed!
I loved that Grand Seiko so much that I think I was barely breathing throughout the video. Absolutely beautiful, and the dial made me think of water being rippled by the wind. Wish I could find and afford one.
Thanks but I rather buy Rolex GMT Master pepsi dial. Or at least Paul Newman Daytona. This just isn't my vibe
Because of watchfinder, a Grand Seiko is my undisputed grail watch. One day, one of these will be on my wrist.
Two words, three emojis:
That dial. 😍😍😍
Bought mine preowned for 5800 usd, now selling on Chrono24 for over 8000 usd. This watch has appreciated nicely.
All the well known grand seiko models have, people are asking ridiculous money for them
I’m just gonna buy a handmade german custom watch and call it a day
That dial is truly stunning.
This watch is absolutely mesmerizing!! The dial from 3:15 to 3:20 looks like a close up of an iris of the human eye. Words does not do justice to this watch or the work done by watchfinder in showing us why.
Seems like GS is closing-in fast on Rolex!
Hopefully not, let GS maintain their exclusivity from smaller amounts of yearly productions.
It's already surpassed them in quality and looks in my opinion
They are pretty, but let’s face it, no matter what, everyone would rather have a Rolex
@@brettarmer3584 I would rather have a GS i don't really love any Rolex maybe the milgauss is the only one I would get or an older sub
It's almost like purchasing a Lexus Coupe over a Beamer or Merc.
If I were looking for a dedicated dress watch to add to the collection, this is the one and only Grand Seiko I would consider, purely because of the color and finishing on the dial (and the fact that they rather artfully integrated the power reserve indicator to maintain symmetry on the dial this time around... unlike other GS with power reserve indicators on the dial).
But once I see the price tag, I'm immediately reminded that's approaching JLC money, and that's where the decision-making gets really tough.
Most Rolex owners know GS is a better watch, however..
True
What is a meaning behind words beter watch realy??
Watch tels time, watch isca statement and jewlery, who can hawe right to tell this or that is a beter watch, seiko, rolex, jacquet droz, blancpai , omega, tudor, citizen....
All are best, there is no such thing as beter watch or best watch, there only is a taste.
Someone like this someone that and that is all.
Therm beter watch is bullshit and doesent eqsist.
Let’s be real here, most rolex owners don‘t even know that GS exists. They are not into watches but into status symbols.
Ivan Ivanov idiot.
@@cl4ssic why insulting??
You are idiot, i own both rolex and seiko, and many others.
Rolex is highest quality movement and casing, both rolex and seiko are equaly good.
But you you are poor idiot, who insult people for nothing.
I'm a happy owner of a Iwate dial, the SBGJ201. A high-beat, automatic GMT. The dial is white, and, it is a standard dial. Standard being a very relative term here. I mean it is not a limited edition. It is simply stunning, and I catch myself staring at it when the light falls on it in a new angle.
Get your grand Seiko while you can folk's. The brand is making one hell of a comeback. Even their skx is a great watch for the money. 👍👍
The dial, the dial OMG the dial, it reminds me of the overlapping feathers of some exotic bird, rippling as the light plays over it. Stunning.
Peacock feathers maybe? 😁
@@salihinsabah4310 Exactly, I had the same thought after I posted, I can imagine the iridescent multi coloured end feathers protruding from the case, slightly odd but awesome.
I have a Spring Drive Snowflake - Super Titanium, clean, smooth, precise.
What is the height lug to lug? I tried on the 39mm spring drives but they're very long. Bigger than my sarx055 (41mm baby snowflake), I was sad.
This one is gorgeous. I'm really considering to buy it for my 1st great watch.
Cant fathom why they would put a logo on the rear crystal.
Amazing looking watch. In my opinion it has a nice clean dial with everything you really need on a watch. And the see through back is a nice additional feature and a must have with such a movement. Great Video btw. ! Still I think it is a decision everyone has ro make for himself wheter he prefers a preowned rolex Submariner or this grand seiko at this price point (nearly the Same price point . You rather get a Rolex Explorer for the money or you could save up for a rolex but consider that you may wait years if you want to buy a new rolex.) The last pro argument would be that this Grand Seiko does not get this much attention as a rolex.(Especially from those people you dont want much attention for your watch ;)
GS sure knows how to make mesmerising dials 😍
I was wondering... could you please make a review for the GRAND SEIKO SBGM221?
Grand Seiko never disappoints!
Grand Seiko finally put the power reserve in an aesthetically pleasing place, directly opposite the seconds dial.
Please feature Credor Eichi II !!
Just subscribed.great video. Love GS and Seiko!
Whilst this is essentially a dressed up sales pitch, it does point to a key thing: no amount of resale value can make a Rolex interesting.
Agreed, it makes Rolex look plain and just expensive to be expensive. Yeah they're well made, but I'm not buying that any of my money went into R&D when they come out with a new model every 20 years. lol
you are correct sir. With all respect to Rolex, they make some beautiful watches, but in my mind it is a brand for cocky di*kheads with no respect to anyone, and I will never get one...
Do they come with a date window or with a lever escapement?
The rose gold version with lacquer dial is a masterpiece.
The ratcheting mechanism @6:10 is the finest example of ingenuity I have ever seen in a wristwatch.
The logo on the display glass ruins this watch for me. Why on earth would they do this. I wish they would take it off their seiko 5 range too.
That dial just hypnotizes you!! Stunning!!
I’ll admit, GS make some of the nicest dials in the business. I could stare at this one all day..
What is the size plz?
BRAVO 👏👏👏 Best review I have seen ever - this is what being into watches, is really all about.
Excellent video. Love GS but I wish they'd get rid of the power reserve indicator on the dial, just seems tacky to me.
Also, the bezel in brushed stainless would have looked killer on this model
Tbh I don’t care if the grand seiko is better for the price. Personally a Rolex Oyster Perpetual looks better and is still a very solid watch. I don’t mind paying a little extra to get what makes me feel good
I am Swiss, worked in marketing for a large Swiss brand and I own the big names. I love watches and have many. I do not care about the price, resell value or investment. I also own Swatch, Poljot and Seagull, being interested in the different styles, movements and history. The Grand Seiko is a fabulous movement and is a great watch. The only brand that can take it up with the Swiss or Germans in terms of quality and detail.
[Watch-out: Vintage Rolex Collectors incoming]; but indeed, Thank you very much for the wonderful upload. What a way to kick-start the new-year.
It looks better in this video than in real life.
The dial is blue, not emerald green.
The bezel is chrome, not dark chrome.
Fix your lighting and white balance.
Hand's down the best dial I've ever seen!
If you like that dial, check out the video (The Best Dial Ever Made) they did on the Grand Seiko SBGA211. Stunning is an understatement for that one. 💕
@@buickboy92 Yes, the 'snowflake' is a beauty for sure, but it's just been replaced by this one IMO ;)
The trouble is legibility. In real life the domed crystal catches so much light it is actually really hard to pick up the detail without manipulating to just the right angle. This was a watch I was really hoping to love and was amazed to see it at retail just a week ago but this really put me off so I ended up passing.
@@TheDavidBangkok Interesting point, and that's impressive restraint shown on your part. If I went so far as to find one for retal, reckon I'd have overlooked that and bought it anyway.
What is the price for this watch? Looks pretty good.
This watch is certainly not being overlooked. Everyone's literally been beating it to it for weeks ;)
GS are ugly. And we see yet another Rolex hate video from watchfinder.
@@stockholmpublishings2937 Rolex, all Rolex, is BORING. GS is the BOMB. Go to the back of the line now.
@gmshadowtraders Rolex are classics. GS is the bomb? Lol they literally ripped off this design. Nothing new + ugly dial, ugly bezel and ugly bracelet.
@@stockholmpublishings2937 Yeah, classic and BORING. Seiko continuously improves and gives us different technologies, designs... what does Rolex do again? Oh yeah they all look the same. Why are you here mate, go join a 100 year waiting list for your precious POS mass-produced crap.
@gmshadowtraders improving what? Seikos are pure uglyness. "Different technologies" lmfao. It's a watch. It's supposed to look good and tell time, that's it.
Patek and AP have also waiting lists? Does that make them bad brands no.
You are too poor for Rolex. I'm glad ppl w/ ugly personalities wear Seikos and not Rolex. Roles is prestige.
how much ad money did you receive from seiko?
Did Richard Hammond train you how to talk up a product?
You bring the watch alive with your macro shots and details which few other channels can show. Amazing.
The attention to detail is incredible. The dial looks like the wing of a butterfly and the hands look like the finest chef’s knives. Exquisite workmanship.
Interesting video as usually. What can be said about Seiko automatic movements? Are they reliable and worth the cost ? Maybe you have done a video on this topic ? Thanx
Its just a Seiko, and I bloody love it.
Have you guys bought a batch of grand seikos?
You truly love grand Seiko ♥️
I think the sad part of investment watches isn’t the person trying to make a buck, but that people will pay over retail for them.
well, it seems pretty obvious that Rolex isnt paying Watchfinder enough. LMAO.
Late to the party, but at 2:17 I honestly wondered why there where 3 white dots at the bottom of the watch.
Then I realised it's just insanely polished and reflecting that much light. Insane.
Omg the dial looks absolutely gorgeous
Thank You! Well-chosen word and very bold to say it as it is. The question is whether in 10 years we will not look back on 2019 and think "Why were people willing to pay double the price for a Daytona or GMT in steel on the gray market?" It's a bit out of control right now with Rolex.
The limited edition watches of Grand Seiko are going to be something else when looking back in a few decades time... I love it!
I have feeling when GS becomes a mainstream name, its collectibility will be astounding.
Some reknowned collectors have even sold off their rolex/patek collection to collect vintage GS.
Chin Yoon I feel it’s just a matter of time until GS releases their iconic piece that will shift the market. Exciting times.
@@inouk5549 I feel that will be the case as well, its under the radar now,but have a feeling it'll catch fire and even all the naysayers will jump on the GS once they feel the public approves and recognizes the name. Sad but it is what it is.
Accuracy for Gs is a problem except for the spring drive....
Great video! got my first watch in 1966 Every watch in my collection bought with same principles in your video love at first sight and if they hold value then lucky me! most cost more to service than they are worth! Love that Dial!
Such attention to details is not for the Rolex fans.
Why do you have to shit on Rolex here?
I happen to like Rlx and can still appreciate GS
Cost?
True! But the fact that it say Seiko is a deal breaker for most.
Which statistic are you citing from?
@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer The statistic that says most humans are Morons
@@Latino1777 Not including yourself, of course.
@@1BergerVongSchlauigkeitHer My favorite watch that I have owned is a Omega Seamaster 41mm and my favorite watch is the Grand Seiko SnowFlake.So I believe that I might qualify as someone who is reasonable.
@@Latino1777 Well if you think most people are morons, the odds are against you.
On the website it says +10 to -1s per day. Thats soooo inaccurate as a high end watch
This is a masterpiece. My Milgauss looks rubbish next to this.
ok, send me your rubbish by mail! keep watching this very nice video and I'll take care of your Milgauss (by the way, there's a super nice video of the Milgauss in this channel, in case you missed it)
@@conannanoc8768 I spent good money on the Milgauss and got no regrets ,but this is far better. Yes I was extreme buy writing rubbish re my watch, but this GS is by far better. Wish you a great year.
@@marioaquilina248 I knew it! My point is, ok, probably with seiko you get more watch, but the rolex ain't that bad either!!
@@conannanoc8768 I own a Rolex and got 9 Seiko watches. The Rolex is fantastic and Seiko are great. My favourite watch remains my Seiko SKX007J. Don't ask me why, we bonded from the moment I took it out of the box.
@@marioaquilina248 Did the same when I got my SKX013. I haven't worn my other watches in almost 2 years because of it.
As supported by data, how have comparable (and contemporary) GS & Rolex models retained their value over a set of sales examples in the second-hand market?
What a beautiful watch I just have my jaw dropped omg... this is amazing what a dail....
Truly exceptional!!
I flip watches I can make money on so I can afford a watch I want for myself every now and then, so I will buy a Rolex explorer to earn money on it only to end up buying something like the JLC Reverso as a permanent addition to my collection
As long as people are willing to pay a premium for "hyped" brands, I am happy as it means I can earn money and buy MY grails at a great value 😉
Never agreed with the title of this video so much.....cue the rolex fan boys
Watchfinder, your videos are immensely impressive. Although, is there any chance that you might start uploading 4K videos in the future, so that I can enjoy them on my 4K TV?
With an aching heart and trembling knees is how I watch this video.
Anyway, for anyone who want GS but can't afford it right now. You can opt for Astron, the markers, hands and case polishing really close to a GS since they're being produced in the same factory. Except for the inside of lug area, which is understandable and passable.
2020 resolution: do what makes you happy.
(autofellatio does not count)
@@malthus101 freak
@@chawenhalo0089 you're the one doing it, pal....
Well that went a little wrong
For sale?
imagine being the girl the guy in these videos fixates over... the long-winding and devastatingly dramatic love letters she'd constantly be bombarded with. ugh. cool watch though.
This might not be the channel for you, then. Head on over to Hodinkee.
@@SnazzyZubloids who are you to decide his fate over his opinions ..
SdSl and then who are you to stifle his opinion as well....and on and on
This is what I truly called fine watch made by artisans and watchmakers and not designed by a photographer pretending to be a real deal.
The SBGK005 cost $7,400, a beautiful watch indeed but it will cost me as much as a Rolex, I can buy a datejust 36 for less or 41 for a $500 more.
No date sub for $7,900. I think this is the kind of watch that you buy once you achieved all your watch goals.. like ahh let me spend some money in something different, get a GS because it’s different.
Don’t like the way the paint sits on the dial, doesn’t seem right close up...