Maybe if you’re a prince and have lots of dough. For me i will work my whole life set aside a few bucks to be able to afford my dream watch. Zenith El Primero.
IndeedBeni GS are beautiful to look at, too bad mine was the least reliable watch I’ve ever owned. I had the spring drive for two years, it went to Japan twice and stayed there for over two months each time. The second time was around the two year mark and GS told me they will service the watch this last time for free but this watch requires an $880 service every two years and that’s why it was running fast. I own an aquanaut, Submariner, nomos, seamaster and A. Lange and none of those watches have required over a $600 service and they all were around 5-7 year service intervals. They all also came back from the manufacturer looking like new again, GS I was lucky it came back working the way it should, no polishing nothing. Needless to say that watch landed at my AD from Japan and was promptly traded in. Never again a spring drive GS for me.
@@Peter-tc3ep man that sucks to hear, I’ve heard stories of the spring drive being very reliable, I have one so I’m hoping yours was a one off bad watch
I spent too much money trying finding the perfect watch. Only to find out that the regular Speedmaster Professional was the "everyday" watch that fit me best. This is after a decade of stubbornly trying not to buy a Speedie.
Funny, cause I am exactly at that stage resisting stubbornly buying a speedy. I do love it but can’t bring myself to owning something so popular. On the other hand it is so popular for a reason. For many reasons actually... :-)
I was torn between a Grand Seiko or a Cartier Santos; I went with the Santos - even though the Grand Seiko looked amazing and had everything I love. Cartier won me over with the option to have both a Steel bracelet and a Strap; with the ease of use strap change technology.
Wow, Omega should have not allowed that moronic graphic art on the display back, at least they didn't use stupid screws to hold it on. I love the watch otherwise and the Seiko GS GMT too, at least that's not a spring-drive, I hate those.
@@tomasinacovell4293 Agreed on the Omega display part, if only they would do it manual, closed caseback and by that cutting at least 3mm of thickness.... wow
It took me almost a year and upwards of 50 views (thanks to that GS being my grail watch) to actually figure out that Omega logo is etched (or maybe laser engraved?) bang in the middle of the crystal. Such a nice detail that is!
I’ve searched high & low on the price scale as well as complications only to find my ‘perfect’ watch is the JLC Geoohysic 1958 limited edition.. It checks all the boxes for me and just makes me smile every time I wear it!
Macht, you are absolutely correct. I bought my first GS a month ago, a limited Edition Blizzard dial GMT. I own 5 other very high end (3 Rolex, AP Royal Oak (stunning) and the new blue dial moonphase Longines (I had no real budget limitations and yet chose the Longines because the blue dial is far more beautiful than a JLC or the Glashutte Original). I love all of my watches, but my goodness, the Grand Seiko is an entirely different story. It is by far not only my most beautiful watch, but the Spring Drive movement is mesmerizing. I won't bore you but look it up. Can tell you no other watch maker (not Patek, not Vacheron, not Rolex) could copy it. It took nearly 2 decades for GS to create and perfect it. Oh, and it's accurate to minimum of 15 secs per month. Wanted to share this with you. One side note: I get more unsolicited comments from people on this watch saying how stunning it is. Sadly, I never, ever get that with my new Rolex Sky Dweller (now as hard to get as the Ceramic Daytona Panda). Oh well!
Either one is "The Perfect Watch", definitely as you said "a gentleman's timepiece", three absolutely beautiful watches, thank you very much, great video
I honestly love this channel so much, it makes me fall in love with watches all over again everytime I watch a video. It's one of those things that I absolutely adore in my life, and long may it continue!!! I love and appreciate all your hard work and I never miss a video by more than an hour!
I really love all options presented. I cannot decide which one is the best. I have a GS Spring Drive, an Omega but I don’t have JLC yet. So imagine which one is next in my list! Great video as usual.
That Omega 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀 I’ve had a look at the sub seconds one. I would never get bored at looking at it or owning it. That makes it the perfect watch👍🏼
@@londonsfynest not for me though, I often wear a watch for multiple weeks, so it comes in handy at the weekend when I put it down for a weekend watch, and know whether it need to be wound to stay alive until Monday ^^
Damn... I honestly dont know which i would pick... I love the simple nature of the Omega and its chunky case. I love the complex elegant look of the JLC and the Grand Seiko ... its just so good looking...
I think the perfect one for me would be the Citizen Chronomaster CTQ57-0955. Yes, a Citizen. But it's everything I'm after (design, movement and finishing-wise) and no one else offers anything like it. Now, it's far from the norm having an H.A.Q. as a grail. It also limits the competition to very little. If I however were to find the perfect automatic, there would indeed be too much to choose from ;)
Amazing video showcasing all these watches. One of my favorite ones so far. Absolutely love GS more so now and would love to add that to my collection.
Fantastic video as always! You guys must have read my mind because I have been on the hunt for a dress watch for a solid year and these are the three brands at the top of my list. I completely agree that Omega made a fantastic watch until you flipped it around. I cannot stand that they have no restraint with unnecessary crap like the clip art boat and airplane on the back. I think I'm down to JLC and Grand Seiko and I don't think there is a wrong answer. In your video I'd give the slight nod to JLC only after you showed the wrist shots at the end.
This is a fantastic video, I actually own an original 1953 Omega Seamaster of exactly the same style as the first watch, I've agonised over that Grand Seiko and I'm currently umming and ahhing over a Jaeger Lecoultre (albeit a Reverso) - you hit the nail on the head for me.
Exceptional narration of some very desirable watches. Thank you!!! Although I love Omega, the JLC effortlessly found it's way in my list of watches to have. After watching your first video, I've watched all your videos right from the beginning and it's been a delight to see how each video has just gotten better. Hope to see many many more... On another note, I've been looking to buy a watch for the ladies of the house but can't seem to find real inspiration. Maybe do a video on that sometime soon?
For me it was the Omega Seamaster Professional 225450, I saved for 7 years to get it. Each time I look at it I know it is the perfect one for me, still.
Agree with the comments about The Grand Seiko. What a treat - perhaps it's a reflection of how accustomed we are to Omega and complicated watches that when GS drop that in our laps, we are impressed. Doing simple things very, very well is a lot safer than 'creeping excellence'. Just ask a Ferrari driver when they're holding everyone up trying to drive off a cross-channel ferry...
Good video. There are a lot of watches that I admire, but don't seriously desire. For me, enjoying a watch means wearing the watch and if I'm wearing a watch, I don't want to have to baby it. I won't abuse it, but if I bump against a door frame or whatever, I don't want to be concerned that I gouged it. Likewise, if it gets wet, I don't want to be worried about that either. I have a nice old (40 years old) quartz Seiko dive watch that serves that purpose well and am saving for a Sinn U2-S. For me, that is sort of my perfect watch. A GMT watch with a dive time bezel (no need for a chronograph), basically as scratch proof as it can get and still be steel, and water resistant to a depth that would turn a Submariner into a pancake (not that I will ever test that). It's not a dress watch, can't even pretend to be a dress watch, and that's great because I never have cause to wear a dress watch. It certainly wouldn't be a lot of people's perfect watch simply because of the size. I have very large wrists so no issue there. I like what you said about Grand Seiko. They are finished to perfection, but it's kind of a sterile perfection and there's a certain 'sameness' about many of the models.
The omega is best for value.. The GS is a technical look watch... The JLC has heart and soul.. I prefer a 3 hand simple watch with a bracelet. The 36mm OP is the perfect watch, timeless design that you be happy wearing the rest of your days.
I honestly think this is why the Submariner is so popular. You can wear it in any environment from swimming to sports and then go out for diner at a nice restaurant or take a meeting knowing the name has the cachet to give it a pass.
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For many of us, the perfect watch will always be "the next one".
So true!
Keep telling myself that...I need to stop the madness..haha!
And the one after that !
Damn true :)
Maybe if you’re a prince and have lots of dough. For me i will work my whole life set aside a few bucks to be able to afford my dream watch. Zenith El Primero.
Of these 3, my pick would be the Grand Seiko. Absolutely love that brand.
If you go Grand Seiko, gotta get Spring Drive!!!
@@ginzo666 definitely! I wanna snowflake and the titanium diver badly!
I suppose between these 3 the JLC is the obvious choice, but I have a soft spot for that Grand Seiko.
I'm falling for Grand Seiko every day a little bit more, it's just perfect.
All of these are beautiful in silver. The more I see JLCs though, the more I appreciate their quiet elegance.
I love the GS
Now you _say_ that the Grand Seiko doesn't appear to be special, yet I let out an audible 'phwoah' when I saw it...
IndeedBeni GS are beautiful to look at, too bad mine was the least reliable watch I’ve ever owned. I had the spring drive for two years, it went to Japan twice and stayed there for over two months each time. The second time was around the two year mark and GS told me they will service the watch this last time for free but this watch requires an $880 service every two years and that’s why it was running fast. I own an aquanaut, Submariner, nomos, seamaster and A. Lange and none of those watches have required over a $600 service and they all were around 5-7 year service intervals. They all also came back from the manufacturer looking like new again, GS I was lucky it came back working the way it should, no polishing nothing. Needless to say that watch landed at my AD from Japan and was promptly traded in. Never again a spring drive GS for me.
I can confirm that is the correct spelling of 'phwoah'!
@@Peter-tc3ep that's very unfortunate to hear about a very respected brand such as Grand Seiko :/
@@Peter-tc3ep man that sucks to hear, I’ve heard stories of the spring drive being very reliable, I have one so I’m hoping yours was a one off bad watch
@@noka5730 yeah same here. Hope they’ve figured out what and addressed it.
Wow 3 incredible watches 👍👍.
The macro of the GS is just out of this world!!!
That Grand Seiko is a masterpiece of a watch. That dial and finishing is just superb. And that LeCoultre is beautiful. Great video like always
I spent too much money trying finding the perfect watch. Only to find out that the regular Speedmaster Professional was the "everyday" watch that fit me best. This is after a decade of stubbornly trying not to buy a Speedie.
slap a brown strap on it and you're good to go!
Great story
Come. join us. Speedy is love. speedy is life.
Funny, cause I am exactly at that stage resisting stubbornly buying a speedy. I do love it but can’t bring myself to owning something so popular. On the other hand it is so popular for a reason. For many reasons actually... :-)
The key to a One Watch is to get one that suits a large array of straps. Few beat the Speedmaster in that department.
That GS has been on my list for the longest time
Damn , that GS is beautiful !
Raymond Redington out of curiosity, do you know the egyptian actor you put as a profile picture?
@@MohammedKhaledElsheikh yeah
This reminds how much I love the look of Grand Seiko when it doesn't have the power reserve dial.
I was torn between a Grand Seiko or a Cartier Santos; I went with the Santos - even though the Grand Seiko looked amazing and had everything I love. Cartier won me over with the option to have both a Steel bracelet and a Strap; with the ease of use strap change technology.
Wow, Omega should have not allowed that moronic graphic art on the display back, at least they didn't use stupid screws to hold it on. I love the watch otherwise and the Seiko GS GMT too, at least that's not a spring-drive, I hate those.
@@tomasinacovell4293 Agreed on the Omega display part, if only they would do it manual, closed caseback and by that cutting at least 3mm of thickness.... wow
@@taledvabsky - They'd probably still etch it into the metal case back too.
@@tomasinacovell4293 What's wrong with spring drive? Costly to repair?
The GS diamater triggers something inside me. It's really good.
It took me almost a year and upwards of 50 views (thanks to that GS being my grail watch) to actually figure out that Omega logo is etched (or maybe laser engraved?) bang in the middle of the crystal. Such a nice detail that is!
I’ve searched high & low on the price scale as well as complications only to find my ‘perfect’ watch is the JLC Geoohysic 1958 limited edition.. It checks all the boxes for me and just makes me smile every time I wear it!
That Grand Seiko is really hitting a sweet spot...
The GS craftsmanship makes the JLC dial look like a high school shop project.
@@jeeefthegreat7555 Just, wow.....
Macht, you are absolutely correct. I bought my first GS a month ago, a limited Edition Blizzard dial GMT. I own 5 other very high end (3 Rolex, AP Royal Oak (stunning) and the new blue dial moonphase Longines (I had no real budget limitations and yet chose the Longines because the blue dial is far more beautiful than a JLC or the Glashutte Original). I love all of my watches, but my goodness, the Grand Seiko is an entirely different story. It is by far not only my most beautiful watch, but the Spring Drive movement is mesmerizing. I won't bore you but look it up. Can tell you no other watch maker (not Patek, not Vacheron, not Rolex) could copy it. It took nearly 2 decades for GS to create and perfect it. Oh, and it's accurate to minimum of 15 secs per month.
Wanted to share this with you. One side note: I get more unsolicited comments from people on this watch saying how stunning it is. Sadly, I never, ever get that with my new Rolex Sky Dweller (now as hard to get as the Ceramic Daytona Panda). Oh well!
You comparee the work of heartless robots with passionate, hand made crafts? Go on!
Feynman981 dumbass comment. GS is a handmade watch, Zaratsu polishes and handmade dial. Much nicer than the JLC. You know nothing.
Feynman981, grand seikos are all hand made. You're either misinformed or just racist
Either one is "The Perfect Watch", definitely as you said "a gentleman's timepiece", three absolutely beautiful watches, thank you very much, great video
I honestly love this channel so much, it makes me fall in love with watches all over again everytime I watch a video. It's one of those things that I absolutely adore in my life, and long may it continue!!! I love and appreciate all your hard work and I never miss a video by more than an hour!
I've had the original Seamaster from the early 60's the reissue is based on since 1992. Hasn't missed a beat.
the grand seiko needs a bit more positive review, looks stunning to me
I really love all options presented. I cannot decide which one is the best. I have a GS Spring Drive, an Omega but I don’t have JLC yet. So imagine which one is next in my list! Great video as usual.
That Grand Seiko is gorgeous! Love the channel and can't wait till the next vid!
✌️😎👍
There are more imperfections on the JLC than the GS. But that Omega is the business.
That Omega 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀 I’ve had a look at the sub seconds one. I would never get bored at looking at it or owning it. That makes it the perfect watch👍🏼
It's a good day when watchfinder releases a new video.
I'm a Omega collector but choosing between the 3 watches is no dilemma that LeCoultre is out this world
So true, beside, a GMT complication is not as useful as a power reserve imo
@@Repiiv88 always found power reserves on automatic watches a bit pointless to be honest
@@londonsfynest not for me though, I often wear a watch for multiple weeks, so it comes in handy at the weekend when I put it down for a weekend watch, and know whether it need to be wound to stay alive until Monday ^^
@@londonsfynest And since I work an office job with little to non physical activities during a day, my automatic watches are hardly wound on its own
I think that the 'Grand Maison' products are far and beyond.
The back of the Omega makes me weep.
Ruined,
Destroyed the back of the watch
Such a shame as it ruins a good looking watch.
@@rzezniqq I thinks it's the almost perfect blend of vintage elegance and modern technology. If they had just left the open caseback plain...
Makes me almost want to break the crystal back and get Omega to install one without the stupid logo. Good idea maybe?
Three beautiful watches, nothing needs adding.
People always wax lyrical about the finishing on GS dials... but my god, this video proves them all right.
Damn... I honestly dont know which i would pick... I love the simple nature of the Omega and its chunky case. I love the complex elegant look of the JLC and the Grand Seiko ... its just so good looking...
I think the perfect one for me would be the Citizen Chronomaster CTQ57-0955. Yes, a Citizen. But it's everything I'm after (design, movement and finishing-wise) and no one else offers anything like it.
Now, it's far from the norm having an H.A.Q. as a grail. It also limits the competition to very little. If I however were to find the perfect automatic, there would indeed be too much to choose from ;)
My God, the Grand Seiko a watch to die for.
Man, your video quality is so good. It really makes me appreciate these watches
That Grand Seiko does look very nice
It is the punch in the stomach you feel each time you look at your watch and wonder how beautiful it is that makes the chase worth it
Grand Seiko, one and done.
Grand Seiko’s applied marker’s finishing is near perfection.
Omega has been outclassed for so long it is sad.
Omega is perfection wow. GS is on another level 😎
Amazing video showcasing all these watches. One of my favorite ones so far. Absolutely love GS more so now and would love to add that to my collection.
bruh the grand seiko is perfect
Fantastic video as always! You guys must have read my mind because I have been on the hunt for a dress watch for a solid year and these are the three brands at the top of my list. I completely agree that Omega made a fantastic watch until you flipped it around. I cannot stand that they have no restraint with unnecessary crap like the clip art boat and airplane on the back. I think I'm down to JLC and Grand Seiko and I don't think there is a wrong answer. In your video I'd give the slight nod to JLC only after you showed the wrist shots at the end.
Thank you for presenting the viewers with these three stunning watches. I could not choose.
This is a fantastic video, I actually own an original 1953 Omega Seamaster of exactly the same style as the first watch, I've agonised over that Grand Seiko and I'm currently umming and ahhing over a Jaeger Lecoultre (albeit a Reverso) - you hit the nail on the head for me.
Exceptional narration of some very desirable watches. Thank you!!! Although I love Omega, the JLC effortlessly found it's way in my list of watches to have.
After watching your first video, I've watched all your videos right from the beginning and it's been a delight to see how each video has just gotten better. Hope to see many many more...
On another note, I've been looking to buy a watch for the ladies of the house but can't seem to find real inspiration. Maybe do a video on that sometime soon?
Grand seiko GMTs are awesome. I will be happy with my 011 for now however
It is the endless quest for perfection in these pieces of wrist art that we can call are own.... something which we can not find inside ourselves.
Trying to find the perfect watch is like trying to find the perfect meal. There simply isn’t one.
Can't go wrong with a big Mac and a Casio f-91W!
Shaun Patrick O'Jameson Do you want fries with that?
@@shaunpatrick8345 And a buttermilk biscuit.
Well said! There will always be the next time we are hungry and that next meal will always look good.
great analogy
Love your vlogs well written and delivered......and so relaxing.
You know it's a good day when Watchfinder uploads a video.
Grand Seiko for the WIN!!!
I think that I found it. The Seamaster looks so appealing to me
21 years with my Omega Brosnan SMP automatic. I'm good.
How often did you get it serviced?
Superb macro shots! Very enjoyable production quality. Thanks!
Exquisite video as per. Just love the filming of the second hand on the Omega reflecting the logo from the glass 👌
For me it was the Omega Seamaster Professional 225450, I saved for 7 years to get it. Each time I look at it I know it is the perfect one for me, still.
grand seiko all the way
Really like the Seamaster. I like the chunky case with lumed hands and pips combined with classic styling. Great finishing too.
Loupe + Grand Seiko = perfect watch.
I always look forward to your videos and you never disappoint. You have a way with words and always words worth listening to.
GS is my favourite brand, but I can't decide which I would have picked between it and the Omega here
The GS
GS is amazing.
Agree with the comments about The Grand Seiko. What a treat - perhaps it's a reflection of how accustomed we are to Omega and complicated watches that when GS drop that in our laps, we are impressed. Doing simple things very, very well is a lot safer than 'creeping excellence'. Just ask a Ferrari driver when they're holding everyone up trying to drive off a cross-channel ferry...
It's all about the one that you can't take your eyes off, for me it's Jaquet Droz Grand Seconde, Breitling Navitimer, HMT Janata Devanagri.
Can you do a video on Gruen watch co?
GS.. or JLC with GS hands
What ! No 62mm Invicta ?
I'll keep my vintage watches .
The best watch channel ever .
Good video. There are a lot of watches that I admire, but don't seriously desire. For me, enjoying a watch means wearing the watch and if I'm wearing a watch, I don't want to have to baby it. I won't abuse it, but if I bump against a door frame or whatever, I don't want to be concerned that I gouged it. Likewise, if it gets wet, I don't want to be worried about that either. I have a nice old (40 years old) quartz Seiko dive watch that serves that purpose well and am saving for a Sinn U2-S. For me, that is sort of my perfect watch. A GMT watch with a dive time bezel (no need for a chronograph), basically as scratch proof as it can get and still be steel, and water resistant to a depth that would turn a Submariner into a pancake (not that I will ever test that). It's not a dress watch, can't even pretend to be a dress watch, and that's great because I never have cause to wear a dress watch. It certainly wouldn't be a lot of people's perfect watch simply because of the size. I have very large wrists so no issue there.
I like what you said about Grand Seiko. They are finished to perfection, but it's kind of a sterile perfection and there's a certain 'sameness' about many of the models.
David Attenborough of the watch world! Splendid!
Great content as usual! The perfect watch is the one you love regardless of other’s opinions.
That GS is a masterpiece!!!!
Grand Seiko over others any time!
Power reserve on the JLC kills it for me
All amazing. That Grand Seiko...oolala. It’s actually perfect.
That omega but small seconds version is amazing.
I am really in love with the tiny laser engraved omega logo in the glass. Imagine that'd be the only place they'd put the logo, how classy thatd be
Good to see Grand Seiko bother to polish the underneath area of Second hand.
"What makes you unique?"
GS: I'm flawless. Literally.
Please review the Seiko snk807/8/9
As always great video.
I have the blue face Reserve de Marche and is simply amazing...
This might be your best video
Three simply stunning watches, I would be happy with just one of these spectacular timepieces but which one.........
The omega is best for value.. The GS is a technical look watch... The JLC has heart and soul.. I prefer a 3 hand simple watch with a bracelet. The 36mm OP is the perfect watch, timeless design that you be happy wearing the rest of your days.
I really like the G/S.
I honestly think this is why the Submariner is so popular. You can wear it in any environment from swimming to sports and then go out for diner at a nice restaurant or take a meeting knowing the name has the cachet to give it a pass.
Hope sekio keeps the tradition of immaculate finish and great moment, some one let grand sekio know we love them because of that
Grand Seiko imperfection 5:46 !!
Love your channel! Can you please review Grand Seiko Godzilla? Thanks
Great content! Thank you and keep up the good work. You narration is excellent, superb I say
Love GS, that’s my next watch
That GS though 😭😭😭
GS is so stunning
What gs offers is beyond we mortals can see
Damn.... that Grand Seiko is not a human made! It was made by the angels!
I want you to review the baume and mercier Clifton with the in house movement with a 5 day power reserve and chronometer certification. For $2,990 usd
Yes
The JLC has it all the looks, the name, the heritage and the price.