There is life after Rolex! I bought the most exciting Grand Seiko ever made!
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- WARNING: INSANE Macro shots inside! :D
Today we discuss hot topics, like: What's next after Rolexes / Buying available watches vs what you really want / Reviewing ultimately the beautiful Grand Seiko Shunbun SBGA413.
Enjoy!
Grand Seiko is such a fascinating brand. The aesthetics, the elegance, the sports watches. They are fascinating
Agree! :)
Beautiful dial...it's gorgeous in person. And very light in color. Timeless piece.
true words! :) I wish It was a bit, just a bit more Pink :D
@@BraveBeaters geyyyyyyy just kdn i have the shunbin too. I wear it as much as my daytona :)
Yeah this watch in person is wayyy better! Beautiful craftsmanship
That buttery smooth sweep on the Grand Seiko is priceless. Makes all the other mechanical watches look like glitching clangers.
This is by far the best B-Roll and camera work I have seen on a Watch focussed UA-cam channel. Also applause for the background score. Excellent editing as well.
Yup… aiming to follow your gut and stop paying attention to what others say… is the next level we should aim for in watch collecting
2.0 collecting!
Thanks!
Thank you Scott!
Apart from the timepiece being art , the real art here is your presentation of this video. You are going from strength to strength. Your videos are better than the actual commercials of the brand which is saying it all.
Uber, Super kind words! thank you very much! :)
You're absolutely right, they are splendid.
I 100% agree!!! Amazing video!!
I bought the Grand Seiko Shunbun a month ago, and I can't stop looking at it. I don't care if it will retain its value. I'm going to wear it and enjoy it for years.
It's a push-pull crown, not screw down.
Congratulations! Enjoy it! It's screw down as well ;)
@@BraveBeaters Wait which shunbun are you talking about? The version in this video is screw down (i own one).
It is a screw down, I own one, you wouldn’t get 100 m water resistance if it was a push pull crown. You have to push the crown in slightly to get it to start.
Mine is definitely push/pull.
@@JaySmith-pv2mw they hide the threading in the case so I encourage you to pushing it in and turn clockwise to be sure. I got mine a couple weeks ago
Incredible footage and production value. Really some of the best out there , scratch that. The best footage I’ve seen in a while.
Congrats on the pickup, and great choice! The pale pink is often washed out in person, so it was great to see you pair with more pink to get the dial to really POP. Keep up the outstanding content Sir!
Thank you very much, Mark. I really enjoy it and gets a lot of wrist time despite the lack o lume. Cheers and keep up the good work! :)
One of the most beautiful dials from Grand Seiko❤
The watch it self defines elegance and the movement one of kind!
I bow, sir!😊
Thanks to you, MR! ❤️
WOW, I own 2 Grand Seikos, and cant pull off 40mm dress watch, ones I own are 37.5 mm JDM models, I have managed to get some great macro shots, but I have never seen such quality macros as yours, it was enchanting to look at that perfect dial, the hands so well finished, the dial texture more interesting than the snowflake. incredible video, thanks and wear in good health!
Thank you very much! and enjoy your beautiful GS's! :) I have to admit I got a genuine Canon macro lens for this specific watch, I wanted to capture EVERYTHING! :D cheers!
Absolutely love GS, I owned the shunbun and the Skyflake but moved them on to better homes. If my lifestyle/work/daily attire were different they'd have stayed and been my favorite watches.
I am sorry to hear they left. Maybe more practical ones will join :D Cheers!
You may have outdone yourself with this video - incredible! As for the watch, this Grand Seiko is about as close to perfection as a watch can get, really. I particularly love how you found your way into this watch through your heart instead of just your head. Well done indeed!
Thank you very much! :)
I can sit and watch this smooth second hand for whole day. Spring drive is so satisfying ❤
Anti-stress hand :D
@@BraveBeaters 💯
I guess we have similar taste because once again I can say I understand why you like a particular watch so much. It's a splendid piece of design, to say the least. So great.
It;s a mix of excitement for the first grand seiko with the design and the color, all combined! :) Cheers!
Oof. That dial is.....stunning........good macros dude, really make it sing! I have been banging on about Grand Seiko to anyone that will listen for about 15 years now, Im lucky enough to have 2 in my collection
Congratulations, hope you enjoy them.
And thank you, I made a few efforts to make the best of the dial, macro wise.
This video presentation is absolutely brilliant! I couldn’t agree more with the your reasoning for experimenting with watches such as Grand Seiko to see if they suit your tastes. The GS you featured is mesmerizing! Thank you for addressing the resale value argument that we so often hear in the watch community. Buy watches for the pure and simple enjoyment value. I appreciate the quality of the lighting and videography in your videos and yes, I would definitely consider wearing a pink dial GS after seeing this stunning dial!
Super kind words, Thank you very much! :) I agree, Sometimes you have to follow you heart and buy what you really desire! All the best, Andrei.
Buying a Grand Seiko with a spring drive while visiting Japan is a grail/bucket list combo for me!
Hope it happens soon! :)
Are they cheaper to buy in Japan ?
Amazing. I bought the sbgp017 (sea of clouds quartz) for my 30th this year as my first luxury watch. Yes, it's a quartz, and its amazing. The light blue dial and the blue seconds hand are second to none. I'll definitely be saving up for a spring drive in the coming years.
wow! that's a beauty! Congratulations! :) Surprisingly, has exactly the same pattern.
Great choice of a watch. The sea of clouds is a gorgeous watch. Same dial as the sbga413, only light blue. Used shunbuns are reasonably priced now. Great looking watch. The case and dial are special.
I was going to say this is the best GS Shunbun video I’ve seen, then I was going to say it’s the best watch video I’ve seen, but it’s actually one of the best video’s I’ve seen. Amazing detail and you talk a lot of sense.
Thank you anyway :D
Most stunning watch I've ever seen.
Best footage I've ever seen of any watch.
Gobsmacked!
Kind words, Thank you very much! :)
Sat in the AD with the shunbun and the taisetsu interchanging on my wrist.. i made a choice and the winter left with me. The pink was just a bit too much effort to look at, whilst the winter captured me immediately and I was drawn in. I recently switched out the titanium bracelet with a yellow/beige leather strap, complimented by the gold GS makes it stand out! Loving it !
If the shunbun works for you then you’re luckier than I.
Another excellent video
Congratulations, Solid purchase! Either way, they are both solid! The winter version has an advantage of matching easily leather straps. Where the pale pink one...
Ended up with one of these to commemorate my 50th birthday. A lovely, capable, understated luxury watch.
Congratulations and Happy 50's! :) we usually wish: Long Years Ahead!
Congrats on the Spring! I 100% agree with you, sometimes we let others influence our decisions and we buy watches by committee. At the end, the heart wants what the heart wants.
There it is! A video on my favorite watch. Great stuff, keep it up!
Thank you! :)
I just bought a Shunbun and couldn’t be happier! A gorgeous watch with a subtle dial that changes colour and a wonderful smooth and comforting Spring Drive second hand. My highest recommendation for this unique - and undervalued- watch! ❤
What color does it change between? And in what settings?
stunning shots and scenery, you will sir soon have much more subs and it will be all well deserved. Thanks for effort, really appreciate it!
Let the subs come! Thank you very much! ❤️
Yes, pillow amplification! Always wondered about the acoustics with that! Great review of the Shunbun - as ever immaculately shot and edited, but also very interesting design analysis and discussion of aesthetics. As befits a stunning, detailed watch. A watch I did own (not my first GS), but sold because I found the pink too ephemeral in dull (British!) light. In such light, the watch just existed in its rather cold, silvery state which I didn't love. A shame, because the pink shade, tone and saturation is perfect, but very light dependent.
Haha, yes, it's perfect for sleep from this pov, excepting for the lack of lume.
As for the light, Agree, 100% dependable to light.I wish it was a less reflective pale pink tone. Cheers!
Nice music choice, Andrey👍👍. As for the watch, it's a beauty.
Thank you very much! ❤️
I want desperately to own a Grand Seiko spring drive, but it is unlikely to happen as I spend my money trying to help other people instead. This has bought me more than a watch. It has bought me joy and fulfilment.
Your photography really brings out the magic in this dial. I would love one of these, but I know deep down that the winter will suit me better.
what I love about GRAND SEIKO is no hoops to jump through , walk in try on buy simple , I bought the 007 omiwatari and have just bought the 9 row bracelet from 013 , very cool watch indeed
Such a great video! Both storytelling and image quality. Many thanks for that, love it!
Funny, you’re the first person to mention the pillow amplifying the sound of the watch😄 i have an old mechanical Omega, that is really loud when your arm is under the pillow. Great video, thank you!
haha! It happens frequently to take off a watch from the wrist because of the vibrations. :D thank you!
This is your best video yet. Well done 👏👏👏
haha, thank you Eric! :)
Stunning videography, allowing me to see details that i haven't seen on my shunbun . With gs its always about looking closer, closer , and closer to see how much attention is given !
Thanks man ✅
Just lifting the box out with the paper was satisfying in a way I can't even describe.
It's a nice pink, and i agree with colors being fun. But I usually enjoy a black and white photo more, when you mute the colors you can focus on form better I feel. Hence I mainly like watches with less color, and they are also of course much more versatile, and I don't believe in a large collection. But if I ever want to experience a nicely colored dial, I'd definitely have GS in mind, loved the peacock themed GMT, and the blue Omiwatari was amazing as well. The blood red SBGH269G is another one that's on my grail list. Great video again, thanks for the quality content!
haha, you just described GS's best dials available on the market. all of them are hyped :) As for the black dials, I understand your point of view. usually back as contrast reveals better shapes and accents. Thank you very much :)
Insanely beautiful dial. Congrats my friend!
Thank you very much, David!
I love Grand Seiko's dials, looks simple yet elegant and sophisticated. I hope they make more Tentagraph with different dials.
and a bit down scaled :D
Really a gorgeous watch. Feels wonderful on the wrist. Not really much of a pink dial. Most of the time kind of silvery, then you see that pink blush❤
I took some nice pics last spring with the shunbun against my mt. Fuji cherry tree blossom. Perfect timing for a photo shoot.
these are some of the best macro shots ive seen!
Well done the epitome of taste also stellar production and score!
Thank you very much! :)
Always love your videos! What a beautiful watch!
Thank you, Nathan! :)
Thanks for the interesting video. I’m enchanted by the elegant quirkiness of your watch. All the elements combine beautifully and cohesively. I have the Grand Seiko Spring Drive chronograph (SBGC001) and I just marvel at how much of an engineering masterpiece the movement is. God bless.
Such an amazing pick. Congrats on this inspired purchase. Very subtle pink. Personally, the White Birch is my pick, but this model is sublime. Excellent video production 😊🎉
Thank you very much! ❤️
On 3:44 you can clearly see GS level of micro perfection,this micro precision is unrivalled in the watch world!!
Great watch, bought it the day it was released in the UK. Complaints? Would like it to show pink more often and the bracelet could be improved. But that dial and movement👌
Agreed! I wish the pink tone was a bit stronger, as for the bracelet. As well, a better clasp is welcomed.
Cheers and enjoy it! :)
I love the pink dial. Your GS is awesome. Best regards Oni
Thank you Oni! :)
i think it fits you so well.
Gongrats to this masterpiece.
Thank you very much! :)
Love this watch, hope to own one someday.
Fingers crossed! :)
I saw this watch and it looks beautiful. the pale pink intensifies to a somewhat light pink when sunlight hits on it, making other watch people notice it.
Very true, In strong light the watch looses the pale pink tone. I wish the tone was a bit, just a bit more strong. Cheers!
Sir your Macro footage is Top Notch...BEAUTIFUL Timepiece. Continue to wear it in GOOD health!!
Congratulations...beautiful watch! Beautiful images! And beautiful scenery from Frankfurt, my hometown! I work a 2 minute footwalk away from that shot of the blossoming trees. What have u been up to in Frankfurt :)
All the best
Hi, wow I wasn't aware they are from Frankfurt. The architecture combined with the blossom trees, looked like a Japanese town than EU :) Those are images from a stock photo library. All the best, Andrei
haha ok fair enough... yes, its quite pretty... worth a visit. enjoy that new watch in good health! @@BraveBeaters
Jesus, te urmaresc de aproximativ 3 ani si nu stiam ca esti roman de-al meu. Tine-o tot asa! Good editing and amazing content!
My beautiful GS shun bun cherry blossom wedding watch, and now I swapped the bracelet with a nice bespoke leather blue strap much smarter and comfortable 🤩
Wow, It was a witness to wedding, super cool! Congrats! I am looking as well for a well made strap to match something from the watch :) Cheers!
I'm also the lucky owner of this SBGA413 Cherry Blossom masterpiece. The bracelet has no micro adjustment so I changed it to a dark blue leather strap. It wears very light on my 8" wrist. The watch impresses me every time I wear it.
There is nothing to argue about the decission of a man.
I love GS and I would buy only for the reson of it's dials.
But it is also because of their dials why I don't buy them.
They put so much effort and hand craft to manufacture the perfect dials. And after finishing they punsh out a huge hole into the perfect dial, only to show us how much power reserve it has. And even in a very unsymetric way, which destroys the whole visual balance of the dial.
But it is only my opinion. You asked for 😊.
Never the less it is an awesome watch and looks great with a white shirt.
Haha, true words! In general I like the power reserve trimming. But In this case, the dial should had been left clar. The pattern was enough.
Thank you for your thoughts :)
Same goes for me...I just can't comprehend GS's thinking in doing that... to me it's like visiting the Rijksmuseum and drawing an emoji on a Rembrandt.
Stunner! Dial is amazing!
A very beautiful and unique watch with the best automatic movement in the world of watches! You have a 6000 Euro watch with a lot of details in perfect finish in Patek quality ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very very true! :)
this was fun. you, sir, have earned a subscription!
Thank you very much & welcome aboard! :)
Beautiful watch and beautiful dial. Great choice.
Thanks!
Wonderfull video. Very brave move and right choice to Shunbun Dial. Absolutely beautiful.
That is a stunningly beautiful watch, congratulations 👍. I wish it didn't have date and power reserve as they detract from the dial. I would take that over a Rolex any day (but maybe not the pink dial).
True words, I think without the ''complications'' the dial pattern would had been better exposed or understood. Thank you!
Your new watch is gorgeous, the dial is beautiful and you raise a lot of good plus points. I will get a GS myself at some point. Great channel, always enjoyable thank you, watching it on my phone for once (instead of tv) so finally subscribed :-) PS- hey just noticed you’re from Romania - we holiday there from the UK and stay in Bran just outside Brasov, it’s a truly beautiful country, will hopefully be back soon (and do the Transfagarasan again) :-)
You have taken similar journey to my own then. I chased the Rolex OP41 and Daytona (wanted it for so many years), and now that I have them, and I love them, they do not connect with me the way my GS Snowflake or even my SBGH291 titanium divers watches do. And now, the majority of my future desired watches seem to be from the GS collection. Life is good when you acquire things that truly pleases you.
Best photography of this watch I’ve seen
This was the first GS I purchased, have since added a few more. Works of art.
as always smashed it love the video andrei ! u made me like GS more. ps u should look into casio MTP-B145G line i think they are the perfect alternative to prx 35mm
Thank you very much! ;) tomorrow they arrive :D thanks for letting me know.
A fantastic watch and review, as usual 😇👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Thanks
Thank you Gino! :)
Now if only Grand Seiko add micro adjustment clasps
Or just good bracelets in general
@@jamied931the bracelets are lovely, it’s only the lack of micro adjustment that holds them back. And that’s something you can say about Omega too, tbh.
@@DavidTaylor-CCCagreed, never understood the hate GS bracelets get, owned two and thought they were superior to my AT bracelet for sure.
I feel like grand Seiko bracelets need more taper.
Very nice watch and as always a very informative and good video
thank you very much, Michael!
It's very very beautiful. Absolute art. I personally am more attracted to the SLGA009 White Birch (can't get enough of a gorgeous white dial). Phenomenal macro shots!!
Very nice. I have two Grand Seiko's
Snowflake Spring Drive & Tentagraph Chronograph.
wow, both killer watches, I recently seen and tried the Tenta Chrono, what a beauty
@BraveBeaters Yes it's very nice. I've been playing with the time setting and running the Chronograph at the same time for accuracy.
I use a G-Shock MRG-B5000 as the benchmark.
I have owned the Shunbun for a couple of years now and next month I will pickup the Tentagraph at the boutique store. A perfect match. Impressive technology and beauty.
Huh... I love this post, I love GS 🎯
🤩 🥳😍 🥰
haha! Cheers!
I bought a G.S. spring drive chronograph G.M.T. and I adore it. The engineering and finish is exemplary, 50 jewels is insane. I'm planning a quarts G.S. for everyday wear but the problem is my Casio lineage which to my eyes is absolutely gorgeous, sapphire crystal over a beautiful dial and markers., full titanium and radio frequency so never out of time and never off my wrist.👍🏴
There is something very special about Japanese people. Whatever they make, they make it with utmost care, passion and love and the technological superiority they possess is unmatched. Whether its electronics, automobile or watches.
Casio, citizen and Seiko are not as famous or even legendary as Rolex, AP and other brands but their technology can never be matched.
Yeah it’s gorgeous
Love your watch collection. You made me buy an swiss automatic, because I love watches, even though I almost never wear one😄
Haha, you should :D
Love this watch. I’d be all about it if they trimmed it down to Datejust dimensions and added on the fly clasp adjustment.
I'm a watch enthusiast who loves the engineering, craftsmenship, and harmonious aesthetics of Grand Seiko watches, but I'm on a Citizen/Seiko budget.
Bought a GS Automatic GMT - lovely elegant watch , beautifully made. Ordered from Japan and arrived well packaged and very quickly. Would definitely recommend over a Rolex.
Just picked this up today and your GS logo on the crown is misaligned exactly the same way as mine 😂
Bought the TAISETSU (SBGA415) yesterday. Even though I think I would have probably went for the 413 if they had it in stock, I have a sneaking sensation that the 415 will be the sleeper hit of the Seasons collection due to the subdued nature of it and the fact that they'll probably be a lot less sold. It's such a coin toss between these two, maybe I'll get the 413 as well 😅
Same here. I was surprised by the subtlety of the design elements once on the wrist. After quite a few days of research viewing beautifully shot macro closeups of the watch on UA-cam, I was expecting the visual impact to be a bit more dramatic. Still quite happy though and the correlation with the seasonal calendar aligns emotionally with my preference for the winter greys of the face and bracelet. The comments about not hearing the spring drive mechanism amplified by the pillow is totally on point. That audible ticking of the Omegas through the pills while trying to get to sleep led me to stop wearing a watch to bed. One vexation I have found is that the lug size makes finding a leather strap to replace the bracelet a daunting challenge, seemingly to force a "custom" selection and its attendant bonus expense.
@@stewartobrien7447 Glad you like it mate! I don't know why, but the grey dial reminds me of a cartier my dad had when I was young. The bracelet on that one also had some gold accents, which here are replaced by the shiny finishing on the exterior of the mid links. I don't know why, but despite what people say the watch wears like a charm, and it's pure money. it's just confindent and quiet. No buyer's remorse here 😅
Ditto, I told my experience above
This is a nice watch for sure, but for me the SBGA211 Snowflake was the one to buy as the snow pattern and texture just works so well against the polished titanium case. When the sun shines on the dial it absolutely pops. Plus the Snowflake is the classic GS watch and i think it will always be their most notable dial.
I think the shunbun has closed the gap on the snowflake a bit. My favorite that I've owned was the Skylake with a GS bracelet added on. Beautiful watch, stunning.
UU, that Skylake pattern! :D
That pure white pattern is super appealing! Enjoy it!
I have the shunbun. Gorgeous dial and case. Special watch. Sitting in the same box is a Seiko sje073. Stunning dial , and watch. The dial under a maco lense is something else. Worth adding to a collection if you can find for a good price.
Only got into watch collecting recently. What I personally look for is a nice design with a durable and accurate movement.
Will never afford a Grand Seiko but appreciate it's design compared to that of the garish colours Rolex have been using on their watches recently.
Never say never :) aim for the best! Cheers!
Agreed. I'll likely never go into a Rolex (overhyped) nor a GS either.
In an age where microbrands provide superb quality, features like Sapphire Crystal (hello... Seiko), high beat movements, ceramic bezels, 300WR, etc...
I truly don't see the point.
I refuse to follow the hype that one must go higher up the price bracket, to insane levels just to 'enjoy high horology'.
Yet we all know deep within that the intrinsic value of a watch is; to tell time.
If I want to have a watch that is more accurate than a COSC certified Rolex or any other, I'd go for the Casio Royale.
-/+ 30 secs per month - for only 30 bucks... World time even, more zones than Any GMT.
More expensive watches don't tell Better time...
N Great watches needn't have to come...
With even Greater price tags, Period.
@andromedagodit2492 yeah my main watch is currently the Casio G-Shock GM-2100C-5AER tells the time perfectly while being stylish and durable.
Would like to get something from a micro brand the only thing is they seem to be difficult to find consistent reviews on.
i'm on the fence with so many GS. I love this model but the green ceramic bezel GMT is really eye catching in person. It has that striking appearance like when you see a meteorite Rolex. And the Hi-Beat Peacock also has the same effect. I wish we could get the dial like on the dressier GS but with the ceramic bezels and less polished cases for a more durable daily wear.
More practical for everyday wear. I feel you :)
For sure the pillow acts like an amplifier… I remember wearing an Atlantic with unitas beating @ 18k bph which was preventing me to fall asleep. One downside is wearing at night a silent watch with no lume/backlight … :)
Thinking about tomorrow's worries while the pillow does zummzummzummzuuum! :)))
Very awesome video. Super tempted, just not sure if the pink works everyday. Could definitely see the legibility concern too. Next to a snowflake this just seems much more exciting to look at but cant proove it.
I got the snowflake a little over a year ago. I considered the shun bun but liked the better legibility and blues seconds hand of the snowflake.
Snowy is more legible, you are right :) enjoy it!
Your lighing setup is fantastic!
Thank you Scott.
My entry into the luxury watch market, I started the the number 1 brand, based on recognition. Walked into a Rolex AD, and waled out with nothing but a waiting list. Did some more research, and learned about Grand Seiko. Walked into their local AD, and walked out with the SBGA415. I would of bought a 413 if the second hand was Red. GS missed a home run if it had the Red second hand.
My 2023 Seiko LX diver with the Spring Drive is the best diver I have owned , yup for 5K, Tudor cannot come close to my Seiko for specs, the LX diver is the best diver for its price, Seiko fan boys we are happy to have the Spring Drive movement, great job Seiko.
I have recently bought Seiko Presage SPB413 and I absolutely fell in love it and Seiko in general. I wish to buy SBGA413 sometime in the future though probably abroad as in my country its current price is around $7900 xd
These visuals... aaaargh ❤🔥
Thank you Alexandra! :)
The Shunbun is a nice watch. I get a totally relaxed feeling when I wear this watch in public daily, compared to my pretty little 118206. I may have found a new best friend.
Looks like a fine choice but then again I don't feel there are any bad ones. Love the high levels of finishing and value due to quality...GS is making Seiko look bad what with questionable and inconsistent accuracy.
Wow, such a great piece, congrats !
Thank you :)
Pink has recently been dubbed a feminine colour by American culture predominantly.
However around the world and most especially Western Europe it has been a masculine colour for centuries.
Indeed it denotes honour and chivalry.
And I think makes for a spectacular dial colour option. This is almost too subtle but the way it catches light and the brush strokes it is a glorious one to choose and one I’ve admired for a long time.
A splendid choice sir.
True words Sir! Recently discovered through UA-cam entusiasts that Pink was actually a masculine color.
Thank you! :)