Great vid! Small suggestion, the music was pretty distracting from your discussion due to the singing. Might be helpful to have an instrumental during your content.
That blue dialed GS GMT is really a gorgeous watch. Jack Forster really sings the praises of the 9f movement. The movement can be seviced indefinitely like a mechanical one. Not all quartz movements are created equal.
I agree with you about the GS and another one I have is a quartz Aqua Terra. The last one is a great pick up and go watch, especially if you get an older one. No need to explain to people! If they don't get it then it's their problem. I love the GS movement so much I put an exhibition back on it. People are blown away from seeing it.
I bought this watch as an impulse buy in japan and do not regret it one bit. You are right in saying that It is a great grab and go piece. It's a real unique sporty yet dressy design, has great lume and is 200m water resistant. So far in 5 months its been +1 sec for me.
I like the other GS quartz but that model you have is amazing, I really like that. My main reason for getting a GS quartz is that it’s “their thing”. I wouldn’t get an automatic GS but a spring drive or quartz is something they do better than anyone else. I had a sbga085 and loved it, regret selling it but it was “too perfect” and basically made a lot of my other watches redundant! I wasn’t ready for a 1 watch collection then haha Great video anyway 👍🏼
He makes a strong argument for the quartz in this video looking at the movement compared to the ETA movements in some of my automatic Swiss watches I cant argue that it has more personality and craftsmanship put in. The spring drive is the king within the lineup of GS but the value proposition of a quartz watch like this is crazy if you ask me. I don't think you could go wrong with a quartz.
But the grand Seiko was officially established after winning multiple accuracy competition in Swiss with their automatics , not sure about the relation with modern automatics, just saying . Cheers man
rexism yeah there’s certainly nothing wrong with their automatics but lots of brands have various claims to fame and for me I’m trying to go for variety in my collection (swizzled manual wind chrono, solar g shock beater, German auto pilot etc). I loved showing people my spring drive with that second hand gliding round as it was so different to anything else and equally the quartz is like “it’s a quartz Jim but not as we know it” haha but anything by GS has a wow factor 😄👍🏼
@@akarexx0718good point, they do automatics great , they do quartz better than anybody, and they do spring drives, something no other brand does. so they do all three amazingly. Hard to pick what movement to pick up if you could only get one
Totally agree with you. I love my mechanical watches, but quartz is not the spawn of Satan. It is fantastic in it's own right, as are the other, earlier pre-quartz electronic technologies, such as the Bulova Accutron tuning fork watches and the Seiko Elnix. Too many Swiss watch companies are becoming complacent (again). Relying on the lever escapement, with no desire to try to improve upon it. That's why I have so much respect for Omega, because they adopted the Daniels Co-Axial escapement.
Thanks for the great review mate. Just received my SBGV245 after seeing your video a couple weeks ago and I'm blown away! I can't stop looking at it, the detail of the hands/indices/case is just mesmerizing
It really does look great because you don't usually see a quartz second hand that is finished as well as this Grand Seiko. The light catching it just a little differently with each tick looks amazing.
It's funny I've been into watches since 2017 and I'm just getting around to quartz. I think the longer you're into watches you learn to look at quartz as having its own unique role in your collection.
totally agree that the price to quality ratio here is unreal. I have the 60th anniversary 9F with the gold lion on back. What an awesome watch. Can’t beat the value and the quality. This is my 3rd GS and it’s perfect for a grab and go and “beater” not to mention it looks the tits and wears awesome because it’s thickness compared to the 9S and spring drive
I'm a big fan a GS watches. They make some of the most stunning watches I've seen, not to mention their amazing innovations. Just wish some of their line up was within my budget.
In the grand scheme of horology, the 9F is arguably the greatest movement ever created. When it comes to the essence of time keeping, complex mechanical minute repeaters aren't the pinnacle for example. The 9F represents what a watch movement should truly be. Built to last for generations, virtually maintenance free, extremely accurate and durable. The 9F puts even the best mechanicals to shame in all of these categories. The best, part the movement is housed in an extremely well built/finished case and dial. If you're looking for the best in no fuss time keeping, its doesnt get any better. Having owned mechanicals from most of the high end makers, no other watch has resonated more with me than a 9F powered GS! More thought and engineering has gone into the 9f than most mechanical movements even in the 30k range!!!!
agreed, love the clean look !! When a watch can keep such a clean profile but still have all the fine detailing you could ever want it is defiantly a special piece.
I have the equivalent watch in black and yellow. It's 200 meters water resistance and a screw-down crown and a unique-looking case for Grand Seiko. Plus it's a Grand Seiko. It's nice, but compared with the recent quartz movements, I think it is now overpriced. You and I both discovered the Longines VHP.
That's a really beautiful watch. I would love to have a quartz GrandSeiko GMT. I think high end quartz are a whole different animal from what most people think of a quartz watch. I have a Breitling Aerospace as a grab and go that's a great timepiece, but, Grand Seiko is probably just that much better.
I agree, alot of people hate on a quartz watch but I dont think they take the time to actually look into them. This watch for example has a beautiful hand finished movement that can rival a lot of other brands mechanical movements in the same price point and even above. The Breitling Aerospace is a great watch, I also really like quartz watches when it serves a function it makes sense for that watch. I also really like the Breitling Emergency and that watch has to be a quartz because of its crazy functionality.
Great review... I totally agree with what you said. Compared to even a $3,000 dollar watch the seiko Quartz movement is equal. Plus your total expenses after 5-20 years is probably basic nothing compared to doing a few cleanings and probably a repair of some sorts Just my thoughts
@@billybrashear1523 not entirely, if you're not planning on going swimming with it...;and let's be honest with ourselves, would you WANT to go swimming wearing this? It CAN withstand submersion but its legibility under water is so poor that it wouldn't make much sense in the 1st place; besides the bling and brag factor of wearing a luxury wristwatch on the beach/pool, I don't see why anyone would WANT to do it.
but you know if you are looking for a watch that is always on time and without a need for winding and setting every time you use it, the solar watch is what you want...I wished there was a Grand Seiko Solar with sweep dial like the spring drive. I think people would buy it.
I actually really like how clean it looks, I think one of GS's things are how great they can make a watch look while keeping it simplistic. Sometimes more writing on the dial does look good, for example Rolex likes to put a short essay on the dial but that is there thing and now their watches would look very odd without it. Guess it comes down to preference so I can respect your point of view. I think in a well flushed out collection it would good to have some more simple or refined pieces as well as a couple busier pieces.
Love the samurai case shape being amped in coolness Also any dumb idiot hating ALL quarts watches dont know when GS make a quarts its serious Besides it's a great looker and well made its GS after all I mean why NOT?
There is not a damn thing wrong with a quartz watch... it’s more accurate than any automatic watch will ever be... I don’t understand this pretentious disdain towards quartz watches... I just don’t get it... and I own automatics and quartz, from Rolex to Seiko.
I actually put a deposit down on a Quartz GS but when it arrived in store I got seduced by a blue snowflake ❄️ and bought that instead. A Quartz will be my second GS.
great video and congrats on the new watch!! Im good friends with Carmelo Cruz I just started my own watch based channel 3 weeks ago and he recommended I check you out. Id like to pick your brain for some tips and tricks if you wouldn't mind and maybe we could set up an interview together down the road.
I was really interested in the subject matter, but my enjoyment was ruined by the very distracting so called music. What was your thinking that this music was going to have universal appeal? In future just give me the facts not the music.
Gah. Because of this video (and the pure amazingness that is the sbgv245) I bit the bullet and purchased the 245. It was not even close to being on my radar before this video, so thanks for that 🤣 Never thought I would be this excited for a quartz watch to be in my collection
@@tententock Yep, still got it. Overall, I love it. If I had to downsize my collection, this would be one of the very last ones I'd get rid of. I enjoy all my watches but this one is my favorite, hands down - even over my Rolex OP 39mm or my Zenith El Primero Tri Color. My biggest complaint is exactly what you've pointed out: the sharp edges are really prone to showing dings and dents. But really, I just make sure to be a little extra careful about doorknobs or banging it on the desk.
You really forgot the most important reason ;) it is the reason why a gs 9f will be my last exit watch... i have 6 automatics in my collection... the speedy as it is a chrono ranks 1st concerning the service costs (starts at 750€ at omega service center)... i will sell 1 automatic and buy a gs 9f (probably a gmt) as my exit watch for this expensive hobby. This move will reduce the entire service costs of my collection and i can enjoy a luxury high end finish piece as a grail :)
9F is arguably the greatest and most complete time/date movement ever made. Built to last several lifetimes, more robust than a mechanical, incredibly accurate, finished better than most movements under 5k and requires less servicing. Heck, there's more engineering in the 9F than any mechanical in the same price range!
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Great vid! Small suggestion, the music was pretty distracting from your discussion due to the singing. Might be helpful to have an instrumental during your content.
The 9f is an amazing piece of tech. Wear yours proudly and enjoy the 50 year service life!
That blue dialed GS GMT is really a gorgeous watch. Jack Forster really sings the praises of the 9f movement. The movement can be seviced indefinitely like a mechanical one. Not all quartz movements are created equal.
I agree with you about the GS and another one I have is a quartz Aqua Terra. The last one is a great pick up and go watch, especially if you get an older one. No need to explain to people! If they don't get it then it's their problem. I love the GS movement so much I put an exhibition back on it. People are blown away from seeing it.
I bought this watch as an impulse buy in japan and do not regret it one bit. You are right in saying that It is a great grab and go piece. It's a real unique sporty yet dressy design, has great lume and is 200m water resistant. So far in 5 months its been +1 sec for me.
I like the other GS quartz but that model you have is amazing, I really like that.
My main reason for getting a GS quartz is that it’s “their thing”. I wouldn’t get an automatic GS but a spring drive or quartz is something they do better than anyone else.
I had a sbga085 and loved it, regret selling it but it was “too perfect” and basically made a lot of my other watches redundant! I wasn’t ready for a 1 watch collection then haha
Great video anyway 👍🏼
He makes a strong argument for the quartz in this video looking at the movement compared to the ETA movements in some of my automatic Swiss watches I cant argue that it has more personality and craftsmanship put in. The spring drive is the king within the lineup of GS but the value proposition of a quartz watch like this is crazy if you ask me. I don't think you could go wrong with a quartz.
But the grand Seiko was officially established after winning multiple accuracy competition in Swiss with their automatics , not sure about the relation with modern automatics, just saying . Cheers man
That’s my concern before buying my first Gs too haha , 3 movement , all so iconic in their own ways
rexism yeah there’s certainly nothing wrong with their automatics but lots of brands have various claims to fame and for me I’m trying to go for variety in my collection (swizzled manual wind chrono, solar g shock beater, German auto pilot etc). I loved showing people my spring drive with that second hand gliding round as it was so different to anything else and equally the quartz is like “it’s a quartz Jim but not as we know it” haha but anything by GS has a wow factor 😄👍🏼
@@akarexx0718good point, they do automatics great , they do quartz better than anybody, and they do spring drives, something no other brand does. so they do all three amazingly. Hard to pick what movement to pick up if you could only get one
If it had a Spring Drive movement and was $7k I'd still buy it cause I love that case.
beautiful case, I want one of these now after watching the video
At first i wasnt impressed but the more i look at this piece, its beautiful...very nice!
That background noise was so annoying I stopped watching
Totally agree with you. I love my mechanical watches, but quartz is not the spawn of Satan. It is fantastic in it's own right, as are the other, earlier pre-quartz electronic technologies, such as the Bulova Accutron tuning fork watches and the Seiko Elnix. Too many Swiss watch companies are becoming complacent (again). Relying on the lever escapement, with no desire to try to improve upon it. That's why I have so much respect for Omega, because they adopted the Daniels Co-Axial escapement.
I just bought my third 9F. Great watches !
Also have the Snowflake...
GS all the way !
3 grand is good value for a case that good if you can live with a quartz movement (probably one of the best quartz movements).
I need one of those. The orange strap is dope buddy. Ty for your honest comments. 😊🙏🏻
Thanks for the great review mate. Just received my SBGV245 after seeing your video a couple weeks ago and I'm blown away! I can't stop looking at it, the detail of the hands/indices/case is just mesmerizing
I loved my Quartz Breitling Colt - very similar to the GS, plus/minus 7-seconds a year, thermo/temperature regulated etc.
Great watch! Good luck with it Buddy.
That perfectly hitting second hand is more fun and reassuring than a standard automatic sweep.
Jeff Cole I’m very ocd about off marker ticks. Love this.
It really does look great because you don't usually see a quartz second hand that is finished as well as this Grand Seiko. The light catching it just a little differently with each tick looks amazing.
My SBGN003 is one of my favorite watches and my collection also includes the likes of H Moser and Rolex.
Wonderful watch! I love HAQ watches. I have a Constellation from 1987 and a VHP from the 00's, and I would love to have that GS, stunning!
It's funny I've been into watches since 2017 and I'm just getting around to quartz. I think the longer you're into watches you learn to look at quartz as having its own unique role in your collection.
a Gold GS logo will look Sick!
Awesome review, thanks
Seiko almost brought the industry to its knees with their technology. That's horological significance.
That watch is gorgeous.
I think a high quality quarts is pretty elegant.
GS has spring drive models that retail for $3200 and $2700 on the used and grey market.
Beautiful Timepiece man
Great watch! Excellent choice.
Why did you ever get a quartz watch?! Now I have to get that quartz watch. It looks fantastic.
You're not alone. This watch is SICK! And a strap behemoth!
WANT!
totally agree that the price to quality ratio here is unreal. I have the 60th anniversary 9F with the gold lion on back. What an awesome watch. Can’t beat the value and the quality. This is my 3rd GS and it’s perfect for a grab and go and “beater” not to mention it looks the tits and wears awesome because it’s thickness compared to the 9S and spring drive
I'm a big fan a GS watches. They make some of the most stunning watches I've seen, not to mention their amazing innovations. Just wish some of their line up was within my budget.
I love that you have $20 Barton elite silicon straps on this $3k GS.
dont care about the price as long as it is a quality product!
@@tententock I'm the same way. I have several of them as well and wear them on everything from a Casio Duro to my SMP 300m Diver.
In the grand scheme of horology, the 9F is arguably the greatest movement ever created. When it comes to the essence of time keeping, complex mechanical minute repeaters aren't the pinnacle for example. The 9F represents what a watch movement should truly be. Built to last for generations, virtually maintenance free, extremely accurate and durable. The 9F puts even the best mechanicals to shame in all of these categories. The best, part the movement is housed in an extremely well built/finished case and dial. If you're looking for the best in no fuss time keeping, its doesnt get any better. Having owned mechanicals from most of the high end makers, no other watch has resonated more with me than a 9F powered GS! More thought and engineering has gone into the 9f than most mechanical movements even in the 30k range!!!!
superfast30 great argument
Love that watch! So clean looking!
agreed, love the clean look !! When a watch can keep such a clean profile but still have all the fine detailing you could ever want it is defiantly a special piece.
I have the equivalent watch in black and yellow. It's 200 meters water resistance and a screw-down crown and a unique-looking case for Grand Seiko. Plus it's a Grand Seiko. It's nice, but compared with the recent quartz movements, I think it is now overpriced. You and I both discovered the Longines VHP.
This video sold me on the 9f. Gonna get it 😄
that's a stunner man
couldn't agree more
Other than changing batteries there's no maintenance either.
Well said. Quartz rules
That's a really beautiful watch. I would love to have a quartz GrandSeiko GMT. I think high end quartz are a whole different animal from what most people think of a quartz watch. I have a Breitling Aerospace as a grab and go that's a great timepiece, but, Grand Seiko is probably just that much better.
I agree, alot of people hate on a quartz watch but I dont think they take the time to actually look into them. This watch for example has a beautiful hand finished movement that can rival a lot of other brands mechanical movements in the same price point and even above. The Breitling Aerospace is a great watch, I also really like quartz watches when it serves a function it makes sense for that watch. I also really like the Breitling Emergency and that watch has to be a quartz because of its crazy functionality.
Great review... I totally agree with what you said. Compared to even a $3,000 dollar watch the seiko Quartz movement is equal. Plus your total expenses after 5-20 years is probably basic nothing compared to doing a few cleanings and probably a repair of some sorts
Just my thoughts
greg medbourn I forgot to mention savings on service as a big reason! Great call! Haha whoops.
The 9F caliber is serviceable too.. 👍
It’s hermetically sealed so the next service is at least 50 years away.
3K is too much for a ... O wait... You just showed the movement. Wow
Have you change the battery yet? I am wondering how the process is like. Do you need to send it to Japan ? How much is it to change battery?
Great watch for sure !
Great watch, but in THIS "climate" a Longines Conquest VHP is a far better choice in my opinion
Keep in mind. The GS is 200m water resistant. The Longines is 50 meters on all of their VHP movements. That defeats the sports watch use.
@@billybrashear1523 not entirely, if you're not planning on going swimming with it...;and let's be honest with ourselves, would you WANT to go swimming wearing this?
It CAN withstand submersion but its legibility under water is so poor that it wouldn't make much sense in the 1st place; besides the bling and brag factor of wearing a luxury wristwatch on the beach/pool, I don't see why anyone would WANT to do it.
Have to ask you where did you get those awesome bands ?
Those look outstanding
I prefer the citizen 001.
but you know if you are looking for a watch that is always on time and without a need for winding and setting every time you use it, the solar watch is what you want...I wished there was a Grand Seiko Solar with sweep dial like the spring drive. I think people would buy it.
Great video. My SBGX291 says hello.
Great looking watch, just wish it had some writing near the 6 o'clock position. It just seems a little plain.
I actually really like how clean it looks, I think one of GS's things are how great they can make a watch look while keeping it simplistic. Sometimes more writing on the dial does look good, for example Rolex likes to put a short essay on the dial but that is there thing and now their watches would look very odd without it. Guess it comes down to preference so I can respect your point of view. I think in a well flushed out collection it would good to have some more simple or refined pieces as well as a couple busier pieces.
Cool piece, enjoy 👍
Love the samurai case shape being amped in coolness
Also any dumb idiot hating ALL quarts watches dont know when GS make a quarts its serious
Besides it's a great looker and well made its GS after all I mean why NOT?
great review
you're very lucky to have that..i really like this watch but i can't afford it
Do you have a state of the collection video? I'm curious to see what other watches you have too
Raj Gill no but I should make one soon!
If i had a disposable income i would buy a mercedes over a tesla...same argument applies here....still love teslas and seikos but its my money
Your ways of thinking is probably why you don't have disposable income.
Have the same silicone strap on my SBGX295.
There is not a damn thing wrong with a quartz watch... it’s more accurate than any automatic watch will ever be... I don’t understand this pretentious disdain towards quartz watches... I just don’t get it... and I own automatics and quartz, from Rolex to Seiko.
To some people “not a damn thing wrong” is wrong.
This dial in a more classic GS 9F case. would be nice. The SVGA223 is my grail, but I also prefer a watch with lume
Don’t really need lume with GS. The hands pick up every last stray ray of light and reflect them Only absolute darkness defeats them.
What a beautiful dial, does it come in black?
yes sbgv 243
@@tententock thank you
I like it.
The case looks very much like a Samurai. I like it.
Its not a typical Quartz. Its Quartz regulated and mechanically driven. Plus its extremely beautiful.
No it isn’t, this watch is pure quartz. You are thinking of the Seiko Spring Drive. Those watches cost double or even triple what this one does.
I normally not a fan of silver dials but this one looks bad a$$!
What is the reference for this Grand Seiko?
Wrong Time Watch SBGV245
The background club music you play in your videos is distracting and makes your videos seems more amateur
I actually put a deposit down on a Quartz GS but when it arrived in store I got seduced by a blue snowflake ❄️ and bought that instead. A Quartz will be my second GS.
Even though I appreciate the quartz GSs, I´m more decanted to The Citizen collection from CItizen.
Good review. I think this is the nicest quartz watch on the market.
Thanks for the vid! What is your wrist size?
Oh found on another vid: 7.25
great video and congrats on the new watch!! Im good friends with Carmelo Cruz I just started my own watch based channel 3 weeks ago and he recommended I check you out. Id like to pick your brain for some tips and tricks if you wouldn't mind and maybe we could set up an interview together down the road.
Watch & Unwind sure thing!
Just wondering is the Black/yellow one discontinued or just the silver one, and the twin pulse double tick has its charm and I love it.
YouKnowThatsRightSS hmm I’m not sure. I’ve only seen people post about this one to be honest.
The black and yellow was limited edition I think
Fat-Sam FatSamEIE I think that was just the SBGV247 blue dial
Nice review but please lose the background music/ noise rap .
Does Aiste think this one "looks like a Seiko"?
What is the brand of the rubber bracelet you used?
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hey from the gsoc group
Turn the background music off. Intollerable.
Music made this unwatchable… shame… great piece
wrisstsize
Hi
Why u are not looking to your audience, please.
Чувак, я ничо не понял, но часы класс🤝. Кстати, передай в касио, что они наши острова не получат. 🤝
I was really interested in the subject matter, but my enjoyment was ruined by the very distracting so called music. What was your thinking that this music was going to have universal appeal? In future just give me the facts not the music.
No thanks. Not worth it
I bailed out on the video 1 minute in. Music? Really?
HoRoLOgiCalLy SiGniFiCanT...
Gah. Because of this video (and the pure amazingness that is the sbgv245) I bit the bullet and purchased the 245. It was not even close to being on my radar before this video, so thanks for that 🤣
Never thought I would be this excited for a quartz watch to be in my collection
How is it? Still own it??
@@tententock Yep, still got it.
Overall, I love it. If I had to downsize my collection, this would be one of the very last ones I'd get rid of. I enjoy all my watches but this one is my favorite, hands down - even over my Rolex OP 39mm or my Zenith El Primero Tri Color.
My biggest complaint is exactly what you've pointed out: the sharp edges are really prone to showing dings and dents. But really, I just make sure to be a little extra careful about doorknobs or banging it on the desk.
You really forgot the most important reason ;) it is the reason why a gs 9f will be my last exit watch... i have 6 automatics in my collection... the speedy as it is a chrono ranks 1st concerning the service costs (starts at 750€ at omega service center)... i will sell 1 automatic and buy a gs 9f (probably a gmt) as my exit watch for this expensive hobby. This move will reduce the entire service costs of my collection and i can enjoy a luxury high end finish piece as a grail :)
Hubsi Stupsi I did forget it! I’m not sure how I blanked on that. Very spot on...what a great exit piece.
I think the 9F service interval is 50 years.
9F is arguably the greatest and most complete time/date movement ever made. Built to last several lifetimes, more robust than a mechanical, incredibly accurate, finished better than most movements under 5k and requires less servicing. Heck, there's more engineering in the 9F than any mechanical in the same price range!
Nailed it in a nutshell
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