What Do I ACTUALLY Think Of Grand Seiko ? Are We Raising Funds ???

[@wrenside]

i wonder if Lexus would have the same level of market impact and brand loyalty - in short, be as popular - if they were known as Grand Toyota.

[@predrag_stamen]

I think GS would do better with another name. They are positioned to make luxury product under brand name made by just adding Grand on Seiko, which is undoubtedly rich in history but positioned to catter to masses and inferior in terms of quality and design. Still remember Volkswagen Phaeton failing. Who wants to drive Volkwagen that costs more than 90k?🤔 No one can persuade me Audi would be sold better under Grand Volkswagen badge, although it shares more technology with Volkswagen than GS shares with Seiko! I understand the logic with naming two Seiko divisions Grand and King for the sake of internal competition. I don't understand keeping Grand after.

[@guhbe385]

People buy Lexus because it's a luxury Toyota so not at all. They want the reliable but higher quaility so they go Lexus over BMW

[@dibs6579]

Completely agree even if it has ties the fact it has a new logo and no mention of Toyota anywhere makes it feel different enough to justify the price. Spending 6k-15k on with that says seiko on it just feels cheap even if none of it is cheap

[@sylinmino]

It's tough but not impossible. For example, Range Rover has clearly defined its own market impact and customer base completely different from Land Rover (both the same manufacturer but RR are definitely their upmarket models).

[@MrERLoner]

Luxury EXport to the US

[@terminal-velocity111]

Brother, my late great grandfather worked in a coal mine in Wales. He told me that asking a coal miner for the time was respected. They would stop and put down their tools and carefully pull out a tin box and open the lid. Then they’d carefully remove a layer of cotton wool to expose a silver pocket watch and check the time. Nothing compares to the art of looking to ones wrist that human hands have made the time piece on your wrist compared to a phone.

[@slinkysurfer]

Outstanding Fed, your description of why we wear quality watches is phenomenal and totally hits the nail on the head, loving your work.

[@nymapleleaf]

"Tell time more elegantly on my wrist"!! Boom! Love that line!

[@azrela8277]

Grand Seiko offers great value right now. I’m a big Spring Drive fan, a Spring Drive GS is actually one of my grail watches. But I understand it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. I’m also a quartz lover… GS is right down my alley. Fantastic dials.

[@Sams911]

The Grand Seiko "White Birch" is absolutely the finest example of a watch at almost any price.. I have a collection of Patek and Rolex and this sits among them..

[@sebastianruud2669]

Will Federico ever do a tier list for watch brands? Love his honesty.

[@crownandconvention]

"You can tell time more accurately on your phone. I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist." God damn, what a line Fed!

[@nedflanders3769]

Federico you really nailed it when describing why guys wear watches -- as functional artwork/jewelry. I can't stand when people say you don't need one because "your phone can tell the time." They obviously don't get it.

[@theopulentlife889]

That last comment was amazing "you can tell time more accurately on your phone but I can tell it more elegantly on my wrist" thats gonna be the comeback line when people ask about why I wear a watch 😄

[@GonzoJamie]

Looking well Fed! Grand Seiko is growing on me… slowly but surely!

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

I have a Grand Seiko and it's a great lovely looking watch. SBGA 283

[@katalysis]

Over the years, I've stopped buying watches and hence I've fallen way out of the loop when it comes to watches. I've also un-subbed from basically every watch YT channel, but I still keep subbed to this one cuz I always enjoy your short, straightforward opinions Fed!

[@teslapete4461]

anyone catch the "HULK" with Blue bezel & Dial? lol

[@Endureromex]

Federico, eres de los pocos cronistas de relojería que no usa camisetas, coincido al 100 con la actual moda. Compré un Grand Seiko y un Seiko LX y estoy encantado con ellos. Saludos

[@cfish9646]

"You can tell time more accurately on your phone, I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist"
How better to describe love for horology. 👌

[@shaunhuxley3275]

Beautiful Fed. Love your expression about what watches mean to the male of the species (who dont have handbags, necklaces etc to express themselves). My view of a good watch is that "I am wearing a beating, living piece of fine engineering that expresses my character whilst presenting to the world how I measure something that science cannot even explain"

[@recaanharb]

"You can tell your time more accurately on your phone, but I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist..."
- Federico

[@rmoore6858]

This could be one of the best quotes regarding 21st century horology.

[@recaanharb]

@@rmoore6858 couldn't agree more!👊👌

[@adriangraham5863]

What a great line. Full disclosure - I’m going to use it next time someone asks why I bother wearing a mechanical watch. Fed will get credit.

[@jojogpt]

Big dress watch fan here too. I just got a beautiful Seiko SPC251P1. Had been on my wishlist for some time and I bought it at just €160 on offer. Beautiful silver dial and a chronograph perpetual. I'm just waiting on a leather strap that I ordered to complement this piece.
Anyways, love listening to your answers and it is always great to listen to a fellow watch lover. Keep up the good work.

[@SketeStevens]

Rules for appropriate dressing have changed drastically over the past 10-15 years. I am almost 40 now, when I was going to clubs in my early 20's, dress shirt and shoes were mandatory. You could get away with dark jeans if worn with a blk button up and blk loafers. Now days these kids go to the club wearing a Hoodie. I say that to say dress watches are gaining popularity, this is because it's OK to wear a Cartier with jeans and a T-shirt. GS I arguably my favorite all around watch maker, I have 4 and none are sports watches. I dress more on the casual side, and have no problem pairing my fit with a GS "dress watch" with casual clothing

[@kungen1117]

I love your honesty bro, your putting words on my thoughts every!

[@Slayer-lv4sf]

5:53... That one was ULTRA SMOOOOOTH 🔥🔥

[@Michaeladechatillon]

2:03 I truly couldn’t agree more with this statement. People actually get offended when asked, let alone expected to dress properly for a special occasion.
Side note- the Piaget Polo is stunning and quite elegant, despite being a sports watch 😊
Thank you for another great video,
monsieur!

[@Butik1]

Love your last phrase about reading time more elegantly :) I am borrowing it from you for further use :)

[@craigdlazarus]

Quality is fantastic out of GS. Technology and innovation is a key part of the brand (i.e. spring drive) too - but I'm not sold on some of the styling. Thanks Fed Keep 'em coming...

[@alphacause]

I love that aphorism Frederico: "You can tell time more accurately on your phone, but I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist"! I don't know if that is an original saying of yours, or if you borrowed it from someone else, but in either case that has to be the quote of the year from a horological perspective.

[@scottsodyssey2485]

I totally agree with you about todays dress attire Fed, would it hurt to just dress nicely for special occasions?
“Take your hat off. They don’t sell hotdogs here. They took the bleachers out two years ago.” - Tony Soprano

[@johnanth]

But if formal attire doesn't matter, that means dress watches can also be worn with anything. In fact all the fashion watches are minimalist and somewhat dressy. The category is meaningless and can be worn casually.

[@Landmantx]

I am not a huge fan of GS, but a solid watch. Can’t wait to see if they come up with something I gotta have.

[@alessandrosisto8216]

Bravo Federico! Spero ricordarmi le parole che hai usato per azzittire la domanda ...chi ha bisogno ancora di un orologio? Da quando sei più diretto nei tuoi commenti sei diventato ancora più interessante da seguire. Complimenti!

[@tywinn5786]

Can’t stand baseball caps in a upscale restaurant either. Attire, just take a small amount of time to dress-up, not down.

[@dieterich6533]

Federico! Looking better every day, it’s inspiring. Keep up the workouts. 👍

[@alexadams1360]

5:54... what a baller line

[@marcgirard7551]

Hi Fed, really agree with your comments about the world getting entirely too casual. It's ridiculous what some people think is appropriate to wear in certain situations and COVID unfortunately made the offenders even worse at this than before! People need to tighten up their game and show themselves some respect in my opinion. So I agree with you... I hope that dress watches make more of a comeback as that will hopefully bring along the level of the clothing and respect people show along with it.

[@violinmke]

My pet peeve is people who won't wear a proper pair of shoes instead of crocs or worn out crap shoes. If its sandal season get a pedicure.

[@ThriftyCHNR]

I would say that it's more self respecting to wear something you like and is comfortable. Nice clothes are to please OTHERS. Luxury is doing what you want. Anyways it is more of a flex to wear exercise clothes(it means you have the time to take care of yourself).

[@strahinjavulovic1238]

Fed, you look a lot more healthier 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Keep going 💪🏻

[@rodgerwill1042]

100% on the overly casual era we are in. I had an interview for a c suite position at an NSYE traded company. Video interview, but a fellow c-suiter was wearing a Disney sweatshirt. Ugh.

[@johnkingsley8340]

Fed is the Man! Keep up the good work!

[@stevenmusiclvr7649]

Well said about dress watches!

[@voidifremoved]

Watches are also great for stealth time checks. If you are with important people in your life, and your next appointment is a must be on time kinda thing you can quickly glance at your timepiece without it being noticed.

[@thomasdemiranda9291]

Thanks for getting to my question, appreciate it!

[@freddie8354]

Love the poetic wisdom to end the q&a video. Great content as always Fede 👏 👌

[@MrGMT1992]

That is such a great line. I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist. Simple but oh so true.

[@JogBird]

My GS SBGH267 'whirlpool' has more than doubled in value since 2018

[@user-el8jj5il5m]

Jesus, was that speech scripted at the end? It was beautiful. Legit sounded like it could have been from a movie.

[@tobbe1312]

G S has some nice models

[@danzeigler1622]

“I don’t necessarily love spring drive.” Could you elaborate on this point? The spring drive mechanism is a pretty amazing fusion of the best of both automatic and quartz. Does it provide an excessively difficult situation in terms of servicing? It strikes me as a potentially very long lasting movement, but I would definitely be curious about what a watch technician would have to say about getting a ten year old spring drive in for servicing versus a Rolex or Omega,.

[@lamentate07]

GS watches go back to Japan for servicing. That's part of the problem.

[@leemartin2978]

Fed, you’re on fire , I wish you continued success, great channel

[@kazochrymowicz3076]

Well said.

[@TheBigWanger]

Great comments on casual society. I agree.

[@frankpentangeli7945]

Since when is the Hulk blue?

[@salmana4239]

Greetings from Dubai
“ I can tell time more elegantly”
Bravo well said 😎

[@danielstrack964]

Love the telling time "accurate vs elegant" line Fed...

[@Dragon_rls]

Well spoken Fed. Thanks for posting 👍

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video brother 👏

[@nikhilsai9613]

"I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist"- well said, sir!

[@jroobz]

That bit right at the end was very cool

[@davidfulginiti5985]

Thanks Fez, love the last statement!❤️

[@ltrain308gts8]

Great vid!!!!

[@shanephillips8735]

That last quote, epic!

[@SP-sl6dj]

The only Grand Seiko I like the look of is SBGW231. Don’t like the rest.

[@andrewbrown5636]

My GS White Birch is certainly an outstanding watch compared with Rolex/ Omega but considering its hype and recent GPHG win I’m finding it difficult to sell on. Unfortunately there is a limit to what people will pay with Seiko on the dial.

[@ghislainel4830]

Gr8 video as usual, way to go Fed!

[@francov9015]

Hey Fed, maybe time to update the opening segment. Looking good these days..

[@marcvanberlo4936]

Did you melt ?

[@nelsonbells8280]

You ended off on an elegant note Fed!

[@jcb0920]

Tried to get a question in on your IG post before it was deleted. What's your take on the new Tudor Pelagos FXD?

[@RT-jf9pp]

totally disagree with you on the dressed up watch. I have many luxury sports watch, but I love love love my cartier louis.... Love the classic look of the cartier dumont 1575 or the patek calatrava also!

[@neilignacio1302]

Fred! Youre looking good man! Keep it up

[@cowboyswami2017]

Great stuff Fed !

[@paulsteinbergassoc.1426]

Great Segment!

[@DomP1989]

Mannnn you’re looking good brother!

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

Federico is looking good. Way to go, Fed.

[@nicholas5872]

Shlebbs with Richard Milles!!!

[@rickgreen7393]

I never see the "QandA picture" for IG ... I would like to ask questions. How do I see the prompt to ask questions thru IG. I follow you.

[@TheLambo123254]

nice

[@kevorknourian5442]

I always love your videos

[@ssdc2]

The comparison between the way GS did its most recent release and Tudor did there's pretty indicative of a brand confident about what they are doing. The amount of fluff around the Tudor release for a meh watch is what turns me off that brand.

[@ernestosuarez5077]

Good video with no rant! Lol

[@1shitin]

Have just watched one of your other videos in which you talk about “toxic” element to the GS owners community. I find this offensive, and you really should not generalise like this. I am a member of that community, and would never attack your views on GS watches. Nor do I believe would the majority of GS owners. What you have done is to upset many serious GS owners by implying that toxicity comes with being part of the community. Glad to hear you at least setting the record straight regarding your liking for the watches. But, an apology to the GS owners community may be appropriate. You really shouldn’t generalise like that. There will be Rolex owners, and owners of many other brands who you may also regard as toxic, but you do not signal them out. Regards

[@kevins8971]

I’m liking Grand Seiko more and more because I can’t get any Rolex to sell at margins.

[@misterhat6395]

Tell me more about this blue hulk!

[@imwatchingyou2742]

Women have handbags etc...you can tell your time more accurately on your phone but I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist.

[@arthurdub7901]

Dang federico loves GS now. I feel like the world just exploded lol

[@fugitive88888]

I love GS

[@HarvinderSingh-it5ep]

GS fan now...wow

[@gm3981]

Looks like you are losing a bunch of weight. Keep up the good work 👏

[@jasont4847]

I know looks aren't everything, but dude the weight is melting off you! - congratulations on achieving your goals there Fed - I know it's taken effort, kudos.

[@Altjoni]

Looking fresh Federico

[@Turb0wned]

If you’re understaffed…. I’m looking!

[@jamesnash7262]

…”us men we don’t have that much”…! OMG you said the loud part quiet and the quiet part loud ! lol…

[@jamesnash7262]

…love my GS SBGR 261…would like to eventually add a ‘seasons’ and quartz example…

[@AG-en5y]

Much love

[@adrianbellwood7917]

That's a quote to steal Fed

[@robertparker6141]

Love your comment. I will plagiarize you with your concise and wise comment "....I can tell time more elegantly on my wrist".

[@botanicbulls170]

Looking fresh fred

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Your so right about the way people dress today. It's just terrible 😞 just no class whatsoever. I like to wear a nice ring with my dress watches. That's a dying style that really looks great 👍 as long as the ring isn't gaudy. You're Italian Fed I'm surprised you don't wear any jewelry lol besides watches

[@allardvanderstarre5238]

i have to disagree here; your watch collaction is your footprint, so keep them all...

[@BobLorrimer]

Hopefully affordable, texture, style and tailoring elegance will return...I never want to see the disgusting exposed toes of a Guy at an adjacent table in a decent Restaurant again! I think it might be the last time he saw his date too!

[@SketeStevens]

If you have any knowledge on luxury watches, you should at least have respect for what GS does. Not everything is for everyone, but we should give credit where credit is due

[@christophermeehan984]

"Shlubs"

[@peterrebhahn1113]

Spring drive seems to me to be a solution in search of a problem. Yes, you could make that claim about fully mechanical watches, too, especially ones with advanced complications. But a fully mechanical watch carries the charm, romance, and craftsmanship that makes it appealing, and that is the whole point. A spring drive watch is essentially a quartz watch. There does not seem to be a point, though the Grand Seiko quality is cerainly first rate To me, spring drive is sort of like a nifty, two-seater convertible with an automatic transmission. It misses the whole point.

[@adkads27]

How can it be essentially quartz when it’s powered by movement?

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

The important part of the movement is the escapement. This one is quartz.

[@JogBird]

I get that youre trolling, but are there quartz watches w a continuous motion seconds hand.. Most tic away at 60hz and dont even hit the second markers

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

They have high beat movements. They're not all quartz or spring drive.

[@saulysw]

Here is the problem : what is the most mechanical movement you can make, but still get maximum accuracy?

[@Nefville]

Please never do a tier list for watch brands Fed. I'd have much more use for a ranking of offroad tires, leave the lists for the phonebook.