Just picked this up on Reddit. Another great review, also great to find out you’re also Canadian! All the best, would like to shake your hand some day after seeing so many of these awesome reviews. From one Canadian watch enthusiast to another, take care brother.
Brilliant piece! I love green dials and this is a particularly nice one. Texture reminds me a bit of my Seiko Starlight's texture. That strap is truly a sight to behold. It almost looks like dragon scales or a huge leaf from the jungle.
Sanjay. This is the first watch review of yours that I've seen and I think it is excellent. Just demonstrating your passion and appreciation of this gorgeous watch. Keep up the good work and congratulations on the baby!
I have 2 tabs open right now and I'm deciding between buying one of the watches. One of them is the watch you're unboxing, and the other is the one on your wrist. Great taste, sir! haha
I'm so sorry to hear that, my friend. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you and if you ever need to talk, please reach out! (my email is in the "about" section of the channel.
If the same watch had a Patek tag this would be retailing at £30,000 at least. Quality you get for the price you pay is next to none. I own the SBGM221 watch myself and i think i just found my next grand seiko. Just imagining this beauty on a black shiny aligator strap .. Superb .. thanks for sharing and enjoy your watch and hope baby is well and fine. Greetings from London, UK
I did, yes. I do really like the colour but it wasn't as impressive (to me) as the green one. If it had a touch more blue, it would be just as magnificent!
Hi Sanjay i’m Dinesh, congratulations on the new piece. I am obsessed with Grand Seiko too! I bought3 so far this year. I got the Shubun Autumn, Skyflake, and the Minamo. Great job with your channel! Enjoy
Awesome watch. Thanks for the review Sanjay! Just a question as you mentioned that the warranty is now 5 years. Did GS extend their warranty coverage? I bought a hand wound GS in 2020. It would be great if they did extend it. Thanks.
Hey Ronin, Yeah! GS increased their warranty to 5 years in 2021. Any watch purchased after Jan 1 2021 applies...Unfortunately, that means your hand winder and my SBGY003 are stuck with the 3 year warranty 🙁
@@engineer_wannabe Neooooww! Sweet irony!! Mine was a Dec. 2020 purchase. A few days more... and....and somebody would have picked up that SGBK005 other than me :) hehehe. Thanks Sanjay!
Would you say that the Green Birch has similar dial color ( I know the texture is different). I don't want to end up with two dials that looks similar.
It's noticably green but it does fade to black in lower light conditions. I think this would suit you very well! I keep picturing you with the Pano Lunar haha
Congrats on the new pick up. Also Glad to see the SBGM221, not joking but i re purchased it after seeing this video haha. It was like the trigger. That green strap really is sublime.
@@engineer_wannabe Awesome, thanks! Out of curiosity, which Grand Seiko watches do you still have in the collection? (The SBGM221 is a personal favourite of mine)
Congrats Sanjay that is one beautiful watch. I'd keep that green strap for special occasions because that thing is amazing too. Was able to try this one on last November or I swear it was this watch you said this is from 2022; I think they released 3 or 4 of these at the same time and that was the light green version. Was boutique only at the time. Maybe I'm confused IDK. I hate to say it, that one has nothing on this, the dark green is WAY better.
Thanks so much Nef! My thoughts exactly. This strap is coming off in a few days and will be reserved 😛 I think you are talking about the USA Genbi Valley LEs (SBGW273, 275 and 277) This one is regular production and a worldwide release 👍
Dare I ask, if you could choose just one between this or the SBGM221, which would you pick? I'm actually debating this myself but it's the SBGM221 vs. the SBGW283 (blue).
Thanks so much, my friend! I'm not familiar with a pink model but it's entirely possible. The only pinkish GS I know of is the SBGA413 (Seasons Spring with an obscuring sticker on the display back)
The hands do appear to disappear (ha!) but because the hands are bent in the middle, I haven't yet found an occasion where I could not tell the time👍 Will mention it in the review if I do!
@@engineer_wannabe it's not too small? It took me a while to get used to my 40 mm diver watch with a 46 lug to lug. I need to measure my dressier 40 mm-s to see their lug to lug
@@engineer_wannabe Thats true.. most luxury brands do aligator top and calf bottom to make it more supple. Only my vacheron has a strap that is aligator on both sides. .. other brands may have it too.. no idea
@@engineer_wannabe I don't expect to get any new watch because soon I will have a husky and a baby around the end of October. But GS just announced the Sakura that hit me hard...
Hey that's so exciting! Congrats my friend! Oh man the new Sakura is so great! I think I'm going hold off to see them use that smaller 44GS case with other dial combos
@@engineer_wannabe I have wanted a pinky dial watch since Rolex OP so this is really irresistible for me(sure also the size and everything). Will see how it is in person...
What a beautiful Grand Seiko! Wow! Congratulations, my friend! I think I heard some 🎶🎵 😍 Can’t wait to see more of this one!
Haha yes sir, the legendary music was playing 😛
Looking forward to chatting with you about it!
Just picked this up on Reddit. Another great review, also great to find out you’re also Canadian! All the best, would like to shake your hand some day after seeing so many of these awesome reviews. From one Canadian watch enthusiast to another, take care brother.
Congratulations on your precious baby ,my friend , I hope he/she is fine ❤️
Brilliant piece! I love green dials and this is a particularly nice one. Texture reminds me a bit of my Seiko Starlight's texture. That strap is truly a sight to behold. It almost looks like dragon scales or a huge leaf from the jungle.
That's such a great description of the strap! 😀 (Huge leaf)
I wonder if this strap would work on the 231 !
Great video! May I ask how you got your hands on this piece?
Congratulations! 🍾🎈🎉 Beautiful watch, great green dial, and wonderful strap. Enjoy!
Thanks so much Patrick! 🙌😀
Are you keeping the watch? Can't wait for the full review. Thanks for this video. Cheers.
Sanjay. This is the first watch review of yours that I've seen and I think it is excellent. Just demonstrating your passion and appreciation of this gorgeous watch. Keep up the good work and congratulations on the baby!
Thanks so much for your very kind words, my friend 🙂
I have 2 tabs open right now and I'm deciding between buying one of the watches. One of them is the watch you're unboxing, and the other is the one on your wrist. Great taste, sir! haha
I had the most horrible day today. I choked up because of that intro. Really needed to hear that. Hope you’re well.
I'm so sorry to hear that, my friend. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you and if you ever need to talk, please reach out! (my email is in the "about" section of the channel.
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Wow I love it! You’re right, it is gorgeous!!! Congratulations Sanjay!
Thanks so much Peter! Hope you are doing well, my friend!
The Grand seiko you were wearing at the start of the video is my favorite, congratulations on your new acquisition it's beautiful
Thanks so much Joe! Hope you are well!
@@engineer_wannabe right back at ya my friend.
Wow Sanjay , u made my day again, "manual wind automatic" was hilarious slip of the tongue . Love u bro
If the same watch had a Patek tag this would be retailing at £30,000 at least.
Quality you get for the price you pay is next to none.
I own the SBGM221 watch myself and i think i just found my next grand seiko. Just imagining this beauty on a black shiny aligator strap ..
Superb .. thanks for sharing and enjoy your watch and hope baby is well and fine.
Greetings from London, UK
I’m not sure how I missed your message here, thank you for your kind words, my friend 🙂
Greetings from Toronto, Canada!
Congratulations on this beauty, Sanjay. I think it looks great on you!
Thank you so much, my dear friend! I think so too haha
Gorgeous watch and one of the coolest looking crock straps I've seen. Mysterious green.
It really is something else! Thanks Bruce!
Stunning, congratulations my friend. I love that shade of green 💚
Thanks so much my friend! Yes, my favourife shade of green as well! 😀
I just ordered the Oruri SBGW279 based on your enthusiasm in this review.
That’s really exciting! Congrats, my friend! Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine 😀
Love the video! Great review and the affirmation at the beginning was so sweet and heartfelt. 🥺 And congratulations on the new baby! 🎉
Thank you very much, you’re too kind! ❤️🙂
Phenomenal timepiece congrats and thanks for sharing with us. Green is still a very hot color!
Thanks so much, my friend!
Lovely watch, did you get a chance to compare to the blue in person since you said you didnt like the color?
I did, yes. I do really like the colour but it wasn't as impressive (to me) as the green one. If it had a touch more blue, it would be just as magnificent!
Congratulations 🍾 Sanjay, beautiful watch! The strap is awesome 🤩.
Thanks so much UWC!
Hi Sanjay i’m Dinesh, congratulations on the new piece. I am obsessed with Grand Seiko too! I bought3 so far this year. I got the Shubun Autumn, Skyflake, and the Minamo. Great job with your channel! Enjoy
Hi Dinesh, pleased to meet you! Those are some excellent GS pickups!
Hope you are enjoying them immensely, my friend!
Awesome watch. Thanks for the review Sanjay! Just a question as you mentioned that the warranty is now 5 years. Did GS extend their warranty coverage? I bought a hand wound GS in 2020. It would be great if they did extend it. Thanks.
Hey Ronin,
Yeah! GS increased their warranty to 5 years in 2021. Any watch purchased after Jan 1 2021 applies...Unfortunately, that means your hand winder and my SBGY003 are stuck with the 3 year warranty 🙁
@@engineer_wannabe Neooooww! Sweet irony!! Mine was a Dec. 2020 purchase. A few days more... and....and somebody would have picked up that SGBK005 other than me :) hehehe. Thanks Sanjay!
Haha you're probably right 😀
I'm sure you won't need to use the warrabty anyway
Was extremely impressed with your most recent Japanese Dominant SOTC, and I really hope that continues.
Thanks so much! I doubt that'll change anytime soon 😁
Dang, guess I should make a video too then!
Absolutely stunning piece, Sanjay! I love it!
Thanks so much Joey! 👊🙌
That is a great watch, and a fantastic colour dial & yeah it is a very nice strap. Wear it in good health..
Really beautiful watch. Love the description, “like a pebble”. Strap pairing also gorgeous.
Thanks so much Amin! Hope you are well, my friend 😀
I have the 231 and love that cream dial but this one is the best green I have seen for a long time. Love it.....
Glad you have the 231, that is such an excellent watch!
Stunning GS. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Toran!
Congrats on your purchase. The perfect dress watch imo.
Thanks so much, Simon. Love your profile pic btw! The Seasons winter is one of my favourites!!
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Thanks. The 415 was my first GS but I'm sure it won't be the last.
Congratulations, perfect shade of green!👍👍
Thanks so much!
Nice addition! The colour reminds me of the Bullit Mustang.
I can see the similarity 🙂
It ain't easy being green. Looks awesome Sanjay! Congrats.
Thanks Kevin! 😀
Would you say that the Green Birch has similar dial color ( I know the texture is different). I don't want to end up with two dials that looks similar.
Hmm, I haven’t had the chance to see the green Birch in person to be able to say. But from pics, it seem quite different in shade…
I think I want one! Oh, and I'm with you on that strap! I'm just hoping the dial doesn't look more black than green too often.
It's noticably green but it does fade to black in lower light conditions. I think this would suit you very well! I keep picturing you with the Pano Lunar haha
@@engineer_wannabe I really need this GS because the GO went away to make room for my Lange 1 (which I happen have on a forest green alligator strap).
I love the box cases on GS manual wind watches . I'm looking at the cream Dial GS right now brown leather strap
Congrats on the new pick up. Also Glad to see the SBGM221, not joking but i re purchased it after seeing this video haha. It was like the trigger. That green strap really is sublime.
Woohoo! Congrats to you as well my friend. Great to be watch bros again!
Great looking watch.
It really is!
Did you happen to pick this up from Raffi or Knar? I'm hoping to swing by soon to check this watch out, it's stunning!
Bandiera actually 👍😀 They should still have it in stock
@@engineer_wannabe Awesome, thanks!
Out of curiosity, which Grand Seiko watches do you still have in the collection? (The SBGM221 is a personal favourite of mine)
If you look a couple of videos back in my channel, I did a state of the collection. I believe I still have all the GSs from that video
Congrats Sanjay that is one beautiful watch. I'd keep that green strap for special occasions because that thing is amazing too. Was able to try this one on last November or I swear it was this watch you said this is from 2022; I think they released 3 or 4 of these at the same time and that was the light green version. Was boutique only at the time. Maybe I'm confused IDK. I hate to say it, that one has nothing on this, the dark green is WAY better.
Thanks so much Nef! My thoughts exactly. This strap is coming off in a few days and will be reserved 😛
I think you are talking about the USA Genbi Valley LEs (SBGW273, 275 and 277)
This one is regular production and a worldwide release 👍
Dare I ask, if you could choose just one between this or the SBGM221, which would you pick? I'm actually debating this myself but it's the SBGM221 vs. the SBGW283 (blue).
That's a tough question haha....I'd probably go with the SBGW285 for myself if I had to pick just 1
@@engineer_wannabe Cool, thanks! I'm still waiting for my AD to get the SBGW in stock so I can see it in person. Enjoy the new watch, it looks great!
Wow.....i did not know how gorgeous it is until i saw this, the picture are plain looking but this....this is just unexpected
Agreed, it knocked my socks off when I saw it in person!
Wow. There's a pink version of this, without the display back, right?
Thanks so much, my friend! I'm not familiar with a pink model but it's entirely possible. The only pinkish GS I know of is the SBGA413 (Seasons Spring with an obscuring sticker on the display back)
@@engineer_wannabe SBGW289 :) a 44GS case, 36mm, wow :)
Wow I had missed that one! It is beautiful!
36mm 44GS case is amazing!!
When a Grand Seiko hits your eyes that amore 😁
Congrats Sanjay wear it in good health my friend
Haha yes sir!
Thank you very much!
Gorgeous Watch 😍
Where did you order it from? I want one too
Walked into my Grand Seiko AD and bought it 👍
That watch really suits you.
How many beats per minute is the calibre?
how's the legibility? at some angles and lights the handset kinda seems to disappear.
The hands do appear to disappear (ha!) but because the hands are bent in the middle, I haven't yet found an occasion where I could not tell the time👍
Will mention it in the review if I do!
Beautiful watch. Don't know about that strap though!
How do you have this if they are not releasing till June?
I'm not sure, multiple ADs in Toronto aee currently selling the 283 and 285 now
I have the sgbw231 but would love that strap!
Beautiful watch
Best entry level GS for sure!
One of the absolute best for sure!
WHERE DO U TAKE THE CASH FOR THIS WATCH BRO ?
Congrats 🎉 buddy!! That dial and strap are both gorgeous! That strap looks like a live wet alligator 🐊 lol
Thanks so much Justin! I know right. The strap is just wild!!
Wowwww Sanjay bro , u always bring unmatched beauties . Just wow. What a dial and case finishing
Thank you my friend! Hope you are well!
Review soon pls 😍
What's the lug to lug on it?
Lug to lug is a bit under 45mm 👍
@@engineer_wannabe it's not too small? It took me a while to get used to my 40 mm diver watch with a 46 lug to lug. I need to measure my dressier 40 mm-s to see their lug to lug
It's pretty good for me. It seems to wear larger than the 45mm lug to lug suggests
Nice one 👍
Thank you, my friend. Hope you are well!
Yo, weell , brother~ 😮
Love my SBGW001
I think that's going to be a very desirable model. Great that you have one! 👍😀
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the strap on the back says calf. Just fyi
Hi!
Actually it doesn't. It's a code of some sort.
The lining is probably calf but the uppers are crocodile, there is no doubt!
@@engineer_wannabe Thats true.. most luxury brands do aligator top and calf bottom to make it more supple.
Only my vacheron has a strap that is aligator on both sides. .. other brands may have it too.. no idea
Dibs when u flip
Haha what do you mean "when"
(I'll give you a call before flipping)
Long standing? 🤣 0:32
Haha ya got me 😛
First 👋
🥳 Hope you are well, my friend 👊🙂
@@engineer_wannabe I don't expect to get any new watch because soon I will have a husky and a baby around the end of October. But GS just announced the Sakura that hit me hard...
Hey that's so exciting! Congrats my friend!
Oh man the new Sakura is so great! I think I'm going hold off to see them use that smaller 44GS case with other dial combos
@@engineer_wannabe I have wanted a pinky dial watch since Rolex OP so this is really irresistible for me(sure also the size and everything). Will see how it is in person...
Horrible
Congratulations man!! It’s a great reference
Thanks so much, Mark!