one aspect that is never mentioned in the reviews is that this watch is silent. No TikTok. This contributes to the sense of peace of the dial and the blue hand that glides smoothly
I will never sell this watch. Have worn it every day for 3 years pretty much. Still mesmerised by it. The titanium holds up extremely well to the rigour of day to day use. The accuracy is supreme. Light as a feather. Invisible to anyone but you. It is the perfect GADA. One I will pass down to my children. True stunner.
How does it keep time monthly and annually? Think I tested mine for about 6 months daily from the summer can’t remember exactly but was only 1 or 2 seconds fast
I own the sbga211 and I love it. Regarding the bracelet, people should understand that GS cleverly made their “half links” slightly larger than half. This allows you to use combinations of half and full links to adjust the bracelet to within a few millimeters.
This was my third Grand Seiko and I have zero regrets. I was unsure if the power gauge on the dial, but the longer I have owned it the more I like it. It’s a beauty mark that accents the rest of the watch.
I agree with you that this watch put GS on the map. I don't know why, but I had no idea the case and bracelet were titanium. I also had no idea that the face is actually silver coated. That is so cool. I recently purchased a SBGE255 because I didn't have a GMT watch in my collection. Now I want the Snowflake too! Very informative. Thank you!
You will get one! I said the same thing for many years and for various reasons went with the SBGA415. You won’t regret getting a snowflake (or other GS)! I got lucky and also found the bracelet to fit perfectly. Good luck with your collection!
Love my 211, iconic and it gets better as you wear it. Stunning every day. The sweeping blued second hand is mesmerizing. The lack of on the fly adjustment matches the lightweight minimalist package, yet it fits my 7.5 wrist perfectly. The bracelet is exactly what it should be.
If I ever were to purchase a first GS, it would have to be a Spring-drive in a 44GS case with an interesting dial finish. The 3 trademarks, so to speak of a GS timepiece. The classic Snowflake has 2 of those 😏
GS is one of my favorite brands they do offer beautifull dials, zeratsu polishing, good workmanship & moovements! The only week spot is there braclets .
This was my first purchase after being bitten by the watch bug. I never knew that the dial was silver. It is the most professional looking watch in my collection. If I ever have to interview for another job, this is the obvious choice.
I had the pleasure to purchase this watch recently at the Wako shop in Ginza. I struggled between the newer evolution 9 Lake Suwa and the snowflake. Ultimately the snowflake got me to love watches back in 2018 and I told myself I would buy one if I ever had the chance. It looks so good on the wrist. Thank you Teddy for all of your reviews and push towards such a great brand.
A lot of people dont realise the bracelet uses 2/3 links instead of half links this allows you to adjust the bracelet by a1/3 of a link by using combinations of full and 2/3 links
I was researching this watch again, considering to buy my first spring drive, and this video popped up as a suggestion while casually opening the UA-cam today. What a nice coincidence! I wonder if it would fit a 6,5” inch wrist…
That's my concern as well. From experience, watches above 39-40mm in case diameter and/or 47mm lug-to-lug feel too big on me. I have the same wrist size as yours.
It a bit large but very comfortable because of the weight, I prefer it to my batman for comfort and it has a much larger dial it a little thick as well. Try it on I think my wrist 7
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
An absolute modern classic! I own this exact reference for a few years and still love it no matter which other watch was going in in out of my collection. Underrated and a lot more sporty (GMT) alternative: The Mistflake. SBGE285. You can get it much lower than retail and then it's an absolute banger. It's the bigger brother on steroids but with the same romantic roots.
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!AMZWATCH watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.
I own the SBGA259 or "Goldflake". It's the exact same watch , but has 18 karat gold hour markers and hands, machined and polished to the same standard as the grey metal of the Snowflake. It adds a pop of warmth against the stark white and grey titanium. It's a really nice contrast to the cooler toned original. My first luxury watch and still my favourite :)
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MAMACOO I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
What is so often overlooked in detailing Grand Seiko watches is the Chef's Kiss, the penultimate finisher, on top of the exquisite finishing - The Capped Hands! Who does that, I mean compare that level of attention to detail to nearly any other mass marketed, or even haute horology brand, and it's often missing. That attention to detail sold me on my first 44GS champagne dial GS, then my second, and... boy do I have a list of next wants!
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Not all GS have capped hands. My spring drive white birch has capped hands but the high beat white birch does not. My SBGW309 also does not have capped hands. I wish GS would cap the hands on all models.
Maybe not yet but, this watch is certainly on the way to iconic status and justifiably so. If this was a Patek with another zero on the price tag, nobody would question it.
Just a comment on the customer service with Teddy. I bought a couple watches from Teddy and I was shocked to get a phone call from them asking if I was happy and if I needed anything. I was expencting nothing and got everything. When I finally get to a place where i can buy a Grand Seiko you know I'm going to Teddy (unless I can get to Japan, sorry Teddy!).
Great backstory on the dial color. You sell a watch by outlining the benefits to the buyer. Much more persuasive than saying “hey GS has been around forever.”
The no lume is a dealer breaker for me, it kills me because i need lume in a daily and i would beat the heck outta this 3:18 . I love this watch so much too. Damn
Love this watch. It would be perfect for except one thing. I like wearing watches snuggly on the wrist. The lack of a micro adjustment makes it tough with the natural changes in my wrist size depending on weather and activity. That being said, I will never sell it.
Areally informative video, thank you. I do have a question, can you explain the model identification such as SBGA ? how do the letters correlate to the watch and it's features.
The SBGA211 'snowflake' is a great watch and was pivotal in bringing broader recognition to the Grand Seiko brand, so I know what you mean. But Grand Seiko is by no means a household name (outside Japan that is) and has very low brand recognition amongst the general public. The snowflake was certainly responsible however for raising the profile of Grand Seiko within the watch enthusiast community, which until relatively recently preferred to look down its nose at Grand Seiko for no good reason (and in some quarters still does). What a fantastic brand Grand Seiko is (amongst many others). Channels like yours Teddy do the watch community a great service by presenting a wide variety of watch brands fairly on their merits, and helping to erode the snobbish elitism that has historically prevailed. 👏
I have a question. I am torn between snowflake and skyflake. Definitely going to buy one and prefer snowflake but the only thing holding me back is titanium case. Skyflake comes in stainless steel. I want this to be a watch i intend to keep for well over 15-20 years. What material would be better for longterm?
i have a question, i want to have the other "SBGA413" watch but can't afford now. I'm worried this product line will be discontinued. can anyone tell me when it will happen?
It is a beautiful watch, many, many times I’ve almost pulled the trigger on one- it’s almost a perfect watch to me....but unfortunately I just can’t get past the power reserve gauge spoiling its symmetry & wrecking its dial aesthetic 😊a dealbreaker for me 😢
This watch is amazing, I purchased it several months ago and wore it almost every day since. The reflexions of the hands and indices is absolutely stunning, the gliding hand, the dial... I'm beginning to think that this Snowflake could be the biggest problem for Grand Seiko since I can't imagine buying and wearing another of their watches 😂 !! Thank you Teddy for the review !
I wonder if I am one of the only people who do not link how some of their new watches do not have the spring drive power reserve on the dial. I feel like that is part of getting a spring drive
The dial side power-reserve indicator on most Spring-drive watches has never bothered me. It provides useful info at a glance IMO. And the one complication I’d like to see on most mechanical timepieces. Whether manual-wind only or automatic. And yes, I am aware Spring-drive itself is a hybrid mechanical/quartz technology.
The one spring drive movement has a 72 hr reserve - I think they all have a reserve indicator on the face. The newer - and much more expensive version has a five day reserve and has the e indicator on the display caseback
Stopped watching after "this is the channel that covers the watches I sell." Disappointing to hear. I remember when you covered the watches you enjoyed. This is what happens when watch reviewers start to sell.
At the end of the year I'm buying it or the omiwatari. Dunno tbh. I prefer omi but it is only splash resistant and I want a daily watch. Also there is the price difference...
Nice to see AMZWATCH show a watch that can be afforded by almost anyone rather than these pieces costing thousands and thousands which are out of reach for so many.
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.
one aspect that is never mentioned in the reviews is that this watch is silent. No TikTok. This contributes to the sense of peace of the dial and the blue hand that glides smoothly
Possibly my all time favorite watch that I own. I will never get tired of enjoying the dial and that beautifully gliding dark blue second hand.
I love it but the case doesn’t do it for me. Way too thick and bulky. It’s still their best dial though.
Me too.
I'm looking at either the Snowflake or the Shunbun!
What do you do to own one?
@@briannguyen4078 Like most others, I went to the store and bought one. With money that is mine. Pretty straightforward.
I will never sell this watch. Have worn it every day for 3 years pretty much. Still mesmerised by it. The titanium holds up extremely well to the rigour of day to day use. The accuracy is supreme. Light as a feather. Invisible to anyone but you. It is the perfect GADA. One I will pass down to my children. True stunner.
Would love for you to create a video showcasing your watch after 3 years of regular use. I’m very curious as to how the Zaratsu polish has held up.
How does it keep time monthly and annually? Think I tested mine for about 6 months daily from the summer can’t remember exactly but was only 1 or 2 seconds fast
@@jimblack8104 honestly I’ve probably been gaining or losing a few seconds a month if that. It’s a remarkable feat of engineering.
I own the sbga211 and I love it. Regarding the bracelet, people should understand that GS cleverly made their “half links” slightly larger than half. This allows you to use combinations of half and full links to adjust the bracelet to within a few millimeters.
true i own a gs 2 but it still sucks do, the ceo said they are working on it and knowing them it will be good
@@yashbinda4521 this will be such a popular fix
I absolutely adore this watch, cannot help but stare at the dial and finishing. That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing.
I own this watch for almost 4 years now, hands down the most accurate, beautiful and comfortable watch in my collection ❤
This was my third Grand Seiko and I have zero regrets. I was unsure if the power gauge on the dial, but the longer I have owned it the more I like it. It’s a beauty mark that accents the rest of the watch.
I agree with you that this watch put GS on the map. I don't know why, but I had no idea the case and bracelet were titanium. I also had no idea that the face is actually silver coated. That is so cool. I recently purchased a SBGE255 because I didn't have a GMT watch in my collection. Now I want the Snowflake too! Very informative. Thank you!
My dream watch. I will obtain it one day! 😊
You will get one! I said the same thing for many years and for various reasons went with the SBGA415. You won’t regret getting a snowflake (or other GS)!
I got lucky and also found the bracelet to fit perfectly.
Good luck with your collection!
This is the way! When I accomplish something great, this watch will be my symbol of excellence. I’m sure you’ll get that brother, cheers!
Respectfully, GS isn't a household name and I'm glad that it's not. We can all still collect them at reasonable cost.
Love my 211, iconic and it gets better as you wear it. Stunning every day. The sweeping blued second hand is mesmerizing. The lack of on the fly adjustment matches the lightweight minimalist package, yet it fits my 7.5 wrist perfectly. The bracelet is exactly what it should be.
This watch got me into watches, period.
Thinking back now, I think you’re right
Had it for more than a year, and I love it more than ever. Like I can't take my eyes off of it while driving, its dangerous.
If I ever were to purchase a first GS, it would have to be a Spring-drive in a 44GS case with an interesting dial finish. The 3 trademarks, so to speak of a GS timepiece. The classic Snowflake has 2 of those 😏
I love my Grand Seikos. They are so wonderful.
Thanks Teddy. Just purchased the Grand Seiko SBGX261 from you. Loved working with your team. Great customer service.
GS is one of my favorite brands they do offer beautifull dials, zeratsu polishing, good workmanship & moovements!
The only week spot is there braclets .
This was my first purchase after being bitten by the watch bug. I never knew that the dial was silver. It is the most professional looking watch in my collection. If I ever have to interview for another job, this is the obvious choice.
I had the pleasure to purchase this watch recently at the Wako shop in Ginza. I struggled between the newer evolution 9 Lake Suwa and the snowflake. Ultimately the snowflake got me to love watches back in 2018 and I told myself I would buy one if I ever had the chance. It looks so good on the wrist. Thank you Teddy for all of your reviews and push towards such a great brand.
A lot of people dont realise the bracelet uses 2/3 links instead of half links this allows you to adjust the bracelet by a1/3 of a link by using combinations of full and 2/3 links
And STILL it never fits me 😂
I was researching this watch again, considering to buy my first spring drive, and this video popped up as a suggestion while casually opening the UA-cam today. What a nice coincidence!
I wonder if it would fit a 6,5” inch wrist…
That's my concern as well. From experience, watches above 39-40mm in case diameter and/or 47mm lug-to-lug feel too big on me. I have the same wrist size as yours.
It a bit large but very comfortable because of the weight, I prefer it to my batman for comfort and it has a much larger dial it a little thick as well. Try it on I think my wrist 7
I have a 6.5 inch wrist, and the snowflake fits absolutely fine. Very comfortable to wear out of all my watches.
got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.
An absolute modern classic! I own this exact reference for a few years and still love it no matter which other watch was going in in out of my collection. Underrated and a lot more sporty (GMT) alternative: The Mistflake. SBGE285. You can get it much lower than retail and then it's an absolute banger. It's the bigger brother on steroids but with the same romantic roots.
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!AMZWATCH watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.
I don't have this model, rather the SGBA083, and it is stunning.
I own the SBGA259 or "Goldflake". It's the exact same watch , but has 18 karat gold hour markers and hands, machined and polished to the same standard as the grey metal of the Snowflake. It adds a pop of warmth against the stark white and grey titanium. It's a really nice contrast to the cooler toned original. My first luxury watch and still my favourite :)
Great video. Great watch.
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MAMACOO I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
Still my fav from the GS range.
What is so often overlooked in detailing Grand Seiko watches is the Chef's Kiss, the penultimate finisher, on top of the exquisite finishing - The Capped Hands! Who does that, I mean compare that level of attention to detail to nearly any other mass marketed, or even haute horology brand, and it's often missing. That attention to detail sold me on my first 44GS champagne dial GS, then my second, and... boy do I have a list of next wants!
Not all GS have capped hands. My spring drive white birch has capped hands but the high beat white birch does not. My SBGW309 also does not have capped hands. I wish GS would cap the hands on all models.
You're correct. Not all GSs have capped hands, and to my eye, it is noticeable for those that don't, but GSs still have exquisite finishing ro detail.
Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MAMACOO ’s watches
Maybe not yet but, this watch is certainly on the way to iconic status and justifiably so. If this was a Patek with another zero on the price tag, nobody would question it.
Just a comment on the customer service with Teddy. I bought a couple watches from Teddy and I was shocked to get a phone call from them asking if I was happy and if I needed anything. I was expencting nothing and got everything. When I finally get to a place where i can buy a Grand Seiko you know I'm going to Teddy (unless I can get to Japan, sorry Teddy!).
I own an sbga407 and almost bought this one instead. I think I made the right choice but I sometimes wonder…
Definitely dressier. To me it’s like a big brother to the snowflake. I love my sky flake
I recently got a SBGC275 gmt chronograph and the accuracy of the time is still dead on to the exact second.
I have to say that MAMACOO 's watches are amazing!
Can you do a review of the sbga509? Such a great piece and an unbelievable dial. Thanks teddy for all you do.
Great backstory on the dial color. You sell a watch by outlining the benefits to the buyer. Much more persuasive than saying “hey GS has been around forever.”
The no lume is a dealer breaker for me, it kills me because i need lume in a daily and i would beat the heck outta this 3:18 . I love this watch so much too. Damn
Love this watch. It would be perfect for except one thing. I like wearing watches snuggly on the wrist. The lack of a micro adjustment makes it tough with the natural changes in my wrist size depending on weather and activity. That being said, I will never sell it.
Areally informative video, thank you. I do have a question, can you explain the model identification such as SBGA ? how do the letters correlate to the watch and it's features.
The SBGA211 'snowflake' is a great watch and was pivotal in bringing broader recognition to the Grand Seiko brand, so I know what you mean. But Grand Seiko is by no means a household name (outside Japan that is) and has very low brand recognition amongst the general public. The snowflake was certainly responsible however for raising the profile of Grand Seiko within the watch enthusiast community, which until relatively recently preferred to look down its nose at Grand Seiko for no good reason (and in some quarters still does). What a fantastic brand Grand Seiko is (amongst many others). Channels like yours Teddy do the watch community a great service by presenting a wide variety of watch brands fairly on their merits, and helping to erode the snobbish elitism that has historically prevailed. 👏
When it comes to fine imitation watches, MAMACOO delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.
I have a question. I am torn between snowflake and skyflake. Definitely going to buy one and prefer snowflake but the only thing holding me back is titanium case. Skyflake comes in stainless steel. I want this to be a watch i intend to keep for well over 15-20 years. What material would be better for longterm?
MAMACOO has set a new standard for replica watches. Their craftsmanship is impeccable. Its hard to tell the difference from the originals
How come Teddy only have 121k subs???
It's his second channel Teddy Baldassarre "Reviews" (denoting the second channel).
i have a question, i want to have the other "SBGA413" watch but can't afford now. I'm worried this product line will be discontinued.
can anyone tell me when it will happen?
I think this will be my first watch while I wait for my Rolex.
I want it, but (currently) cant afford it
It is a beautiful watch, many, many times I’ve almost pulled the trigger on one- it’s almost a perfect watch to me....but unfortunately I just can’t get past the power reserve gauge spoiling its symmetry & wrecking its dial aesthetic 😊a dealbreaker for me 😢
This watch is amazing, I purchased it several months ago and wore it almost every day since. The reflexions of the hands and indices is absolutely stunning, the gliding hand, the dial...
I'm beginning to think that this Snowflake could be the biggest problem for Grand Seiko since I can't imagine buying and wearing another of their watches 😂 !!
Thank you Teddy for the review !
July of 2030, this watch will be mine 😊
I think i could colkect only Grand Seiko and Seiko SLA models and not feel a want for another brand.
Thanks for the review. What is the recommended service interval? Cost?
10+ years for spring drive.
I wonder if I am one of the only people who do not link how some of their new watches do not have the spring drive power reserve on the dial. I feel like that is part of getting a spring drive
Read your sentence over and you tell me if it made any sense
The dial side power-reserve indicator on most Spring-drive watches has never bothered me. It provides useful info at a glance IMO. And the one complication I’d like to see on most mechanical timepieces. Whether manual-wind only or automatic. And yes, I am aware Spring-drive itself is a hybrid mechanical/quartz technology.
Some people like a cleaner dial. Some of the newer spring drive movements have the power indicator on the back of the watch.
The one spring drive movement has a 72 hr reserve - I think they all have a reserve indicator on the face.
The newer - and much more expensive version has a five day reserve and has the e indicator on the display caseback
I'm with you, I prefer the power reserve on the dial side
I'd need to test that Lug-to-Lug of 49mm. Seems long.
It fits smaller wrist(down to16cm circumference) well.
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Grand Seiko needs to discontinue this watch, it would be a great marketing decision.
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All dat AMZWATCH watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
lug to lug is just too long, such a shame
Stopped watching after "this is the channel that covers the watches I sell." Disappointing to hear. I remember when you covered the watches you enjoyed. This is what happens when watch reviewers start to sell.
The bracelets really let Grand Seiko down
Nothing wrong with the bracelet. It has a slim, well integrated clasp. You want quick adjustment then you get a bulky clasp.
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I wouldnt say household name
I don't think that Grand Seiko is a household name.
Kevin O Leary made Grand Seiko a household name not any one watch
that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!AMZWATCH
At the end of the year I'm buying it or the omiwatari. Dunno tbh. I prefer omi but it is only splash resistant and I want a daily watch. Also there is the price difference...
MAMACOO 's watch really surprises me！
Nice to see AMZWATCH show a watch that can be afforded by almost anyone rather than these pieces costing thousands and thousands which are out of reach for so many.
As a broke boy and actual enthusiast who wants watch’s prices to crater, AMZWATCH is a good choice.
Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!MAMACOO watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.