Grand Seiko's Quest for Perfection.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- This film was shot before Covid-19
Shokunin, the Japanese word for a master artisan or craftsman, is a title of great admiration in Japanese culture. To be a Shokunin is to possess a degree of social responsibility, to work for the welfare of the people, and to do so with an exacting perfectionism that takes decades and great love to truly master.
Since their first release in 1960, Grand Seiko has been dedicated to this same pursuit of perfection. From the invention of an entirely new movement technology in their Spring Drive, to their signature use of a specialized polishing technique, the brand does some of the best work in watches. So, to better understand this brilliant Japanese manufacturer, let’s take a closer look at some of their defining terms...(article continued on the link below!)
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I know this is about GS, but all of a sudden I have an overwhelming desire to wear a shrimp on my wrist.
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I was 70% sure my next watch would be a GS, now I'm 100%.
Kudos to Grand Seiko and Theo and Harris, truly a work of art
No country in the world embraces the aesthetic and the quality of a hand crafted object to the same level as Japan. Throughout the country, there are still back-street workshops for everything from paper making, sashimono woodwork, ceramics through to master knife makers. You'll probably find that some of the finest knives are probably a similar price to some of those beautiful Grand seiko's.
This attention to detail is ingrained in Japanese culture and you can see it every Grand Seiko.
Well stated!
I'm Irish and work with the Japanese everyday. GS craftmanship, perfectly define their culture. I wear the SBGA413
Maith an fear!
That’s a beautiful model I own the snowflake
I too wear the SBGA413. It is an amazing timepiece.
I have just one word for Grand Seiko:
RESPECT
How did I just watch a feature length film in 11 minutes
I don't know what to say.... a stunning piece of film; beautiful & evocative - something you've every right to be very proud of. Congrats 🎉👍🏻
Two things happened while i watched this 1) it made me hungry and 2) made me want a GS abit more than before .
The quality of todays GS’ just seems so far ahead of any alternative south of 5 figures, that it boggles the mind...
@@marcocastagnetti7086 the bracelet being that big of a stopping point for you boggles my mind. If you dislike them so much, just buy on a strap.
This.
@@sylinmino But bracelets are part of the watch, too. You can't buy a Snowflake without paying the price of the bracelet. And when you pay for a great watch, you should expect a great bracelet coming with it. GS should listen and engineer better bracelets. Starting with clasps that have 4 or more micro-adjust positions. And I say this even though SEIKO/GS are my second all-time favorite watchmakers.
@@inkhaurt5812 I mean I agree that GS should make better bracelets. But I don't think it should be a dealbreaker. GS makes actually pretty good ones right now, but that's as far as they go. Good. Not amazing like everything else.
Omega is easily on par with GS
You guys have officially put HODINKEE in your rear view. Your story telling is fresh and relevant, production value is just fantastic. I’ve been following T&H from the beginning and it’s so cool to watch you guys grow. Bravo 🙌
Just think the grand seiko cost just a fraction of a ton of luxury watch brands. And to me one of the most beautiful watches in the world 👍
My biology teacher said 5 minute break but it looks like it will be 11 minutes
At this point you have outperformed Hodinkee in terms of your videography
Wrong! Hodinkee is still on top
@@87channels nahh my man, Hodinkee’s cinematography looks like my friends recording compare to this
what a brilliant bit of filmmaking, beautiful.
This is setting a new standard for watch channels. Whoever did the music crushed it - except for that generic, ho(din?)key number for the spring drive - the rest actually felt like it was telling a story. Rare for these things
This is nothing short of beautiful. The juxtaposition between sushi chefs such as Mr Nakazawa and those behind Grand Seiko was not only very fitting, but excecuted very well. Well done 👏🏼
A great story. Please bring back more Anna in your vids. The variety is welcomed and she adds to your content. Thank you.
Combining by favourite food with one of my favourite brands this is an outstanding short film!
Amazing job by both Grand Seiko and Theo & Harris. Watching this while wearing my King Seiko 4502-7001 Hi Beat! GS puts most Swiss to shame!
Wow just a beautiful piece of film! Great job! This is a great coincidence to have since I just got my first GS yesterday, the SBGJ241 and it does live up to my expectations after scouring YT for every video on GS.
Um, this video is AMAZING. Thank you! I will be sending it to several of my watch nerd friends immediately.
I love the ending of this... let's call it short movie. Everything starts with calmness, precision and a zen atmosphere and the ending gives you this boom with the loud music: "Now you understand Grand Seiko! Now you truly see the philosophy behind this brand" and this gives you like a little eureka.
I hope filming and editing this movie was as joyful as Christian eating the masters sushiart and as joyful as us watching it.
Much love to the whole team from the northern part of Germany.
One of the best watch films ever! Nice intercutting. Aside from the quality of the film and it making me want to leave for Japan right away, it highlighted GS so well. I think most people in Europe and the US still don't get just how good GS are. They're compared to Rolex and Omega, but in reality they're a higher level product made in far smaller numbers, but at a similar price. In many ways they are the equal of Holy Trinity brands, just not using precious metal and decorating their movements so lavishly. Actually, a GS is a far better watch than a Nautilus or Royal Oak.
I have a 211 Snowflake and I am so impressed with it. It opened my eyes to Grand Seiko and made me far more critical of Rolex and the “holy trinity” who seem to be trading on their name and whose movements are now decidedly out dated.
Fantastic storytelling of the beautiful Japanese culture!
Amazing video on what makes Grand Seiko unique in luxury watch market. The case, dial and hand finishing are on par with Patek Philippe at a fraction of the cost. This video shows amazing craftsmanship of GS!!!
@@marcocastagnetti7086 I think your missing my point initial impressions on viewing GS in person is it provides an amazing value for what you actually get. PP, VC and AP are on another level no debate there but for under 10K you can't beat GS craftsmanship
@@kevjmu ive seen macro shots of a Royal oak case back that make you wonder. The trinity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Having tried on Rolex OP and DJ, I can say for sure that the polishing quality on the case, hands and markers of a GS is far superior. I find myself staring at the dial sometimes for nothing more than to admire how it plays with the light.
What a wonderful video and content. Thanks. The selfless dedication to improve on all aspects and the attention to detail is beyond extraordinary. Grand Seiko is unique.
Wow, what a great film!! Thank you for that.
A really, really compelling story about what makes Grand Seiko not just amazing, but truly special... Stunning film. Excellent work T&H team!
I see (& hear) you Joe Kirk! Keep up the great work!
Joe Kirk is killing it in the US. GS was so smart to find the talent and let him do good work.
The best video this channel has produced in my humble opinion
I now want a Grand Seiko.
Oh my! This video is a masterpiece! Gorgeous picture and engaging storytelling. Congrats!
The reflection of the pursuit of perfection using the same philosophy displayed in other disciplines that the Japanese culture has nurtured is a beautiful way to showcase Grand Seiko. Thank You!☯️
Watched this while wearing my SBGA407! I am so privileged to own a Grand Seiko! Great video!
He wears SBGA231 Spring Drive Diver, which fits perfect to him by every aspect. A seeker for perfection meets another seeker for perfection!
WOW!!! 👍🏼👍🏼🔝 Speechless. Great work. Congratulations!!. 🔝👌
Arigatou Gozaimasu for sharing this exquisite short film!
Nothing so beautiful as a skill learned, then shown as a simple surface which has depth in view and thought.
Good to know I own one when I wake up everyday ☺️
Best T&H video yet.
Great story telling and metaphor for GS. Your team is really stepping up the video production. Thanks!
A video masterpiece well fitted for a brand like Grand Seiko. Amazing Job T&H!
Absolutely gorgeous video. Congratulations!
This was beautiful and so enriching, thank you 🙏🏾
Really excellent video! Glad you finally came around to Grand Seiko.
Really debating between a GS as my first luxury purchase or a rolex - that is if I can get my hands on one 😫
EDIT: I WANT A GRAND SEIKO
I got a rolex, and i still want the GS
I have a GS Godzilla and a Rolex Sub. When I look at them side by side, the difference in quality is conspicuous to the point it makes me feel uncomfortable. GS is perfectly even and “in place” throughout, with interesting details to keep you amused.
The Sub is SUPER nice and sexy overall, yes, as long as you don’t look too closely. Upon closer inspection, it doesn’t even look like Rolex tried to ensure perfect fit and finishes among various parts of the watch, with inexplicable sloppiness and unevenness here and there-incl. luminous paint, lettering and coloring being rough around the edges. If you are going for quality, GS should definitely be your pick. If you want to impress people, though, I’d imagine people have different opinions.
I would say go with Rolex if you plan on a quartz gs. I have both. If you plan on a auto etc. For gs, go with that
Spring drive all day. If you like the sub get a omega smp.
I’ve owned both and would say go with what you want deep down. Don’t “semi-settle” for a GS because everyone says they’re great. They are great (I own a sbgw235 and am picking up a sbga085 tomorrow) but Rolex has a different feel to it, and some of that may be down to the name but there’s nothing wrong with that despite the inverted snobbery so prevalent.
But also don’t overthink it. Neither brand makes a bad watch, you can’t go wrong with either really and if you’ll probably end up with both in a year or so 😂
The quality and production value of this video is simply outstanding. Attention to detail and story-telling were fitting for the subjects discussed.
The music was as good as the video. Thank you so much for that.
Wow - one of the best watch videos I’ve seen in a long time. Excellent work. 👏🏻 A GS was on the Wishlist - might need to push it up a few places now 😀
I was wondering how this amazing video can only have 54k views, then I realized it's only one day old. stunning videography. the music, the macro shots, the overall calm vibe. I'm going to watch it again. and ofc, stunning watches from Grand Seiko!
truly beautiful art of watchmaking. great video of a great watch!
Just a note there’s a small translation error at 1:10 he says August 22nd, not August 2nd.
Beautifully shot and beautifully told story. Makes me look forward to the day I’ll be able to step up from my Seiko 5 to a Grand Seiko.
I just acquired my first Grand Seiko. It has changed the direction of my watch collecting forever. For me, now, the only manufacturers I want to collect are Grand Seiko, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sinn and Glashutte Original. I have never been so impressed with a watch before as I am with my rand Seiko.
That was incredible, hats off team. Seamless edit. One to be proud of and hope this is the start of much more exciting GS content.
perfect timing for the release of this. just got my first grand seiko this week!
Some people listen to the rain, or the sound of the waves in the ocean to calm down. I listen to this video. SERIOUSLY
THANK YOU Joe Kirk, Chef Nakazawa, Christian and Michael for to me, is the best video you’ve ever made, and further more maybe the best video about grand Seiko ever made.
GS and T&H for life!
💥 watch fam.
Great video. Loved hearing Joe Kirk talk about the hallmarks of the brand.
To watch the evolution of Theo and Harris has been truly remarkable. T&H have always provided solid and creative content, but this is a pivotal moment for watch content creators. Thank you for showcasing Grand Seiko's rich history and creating an experience that's unforgettable.
Wow! Great video, nice perspective on the dial´s details and a nice comparison to the craftsmanship of a sushi man, very well done!
Great storytelling
Fantastic work guys!
As Mr. Wonderful says “For $5000 you get an $80,000 watch”. That’s a rousing endorsement.
shots like 3:49 4:54 and 9:21 are incredible. This is probably the best visuals I've seen GS outside of looking at a loupe.
Thanks for the much needed tranquility this morning.
Agreed - we need a tranquil respite from the past 18-hours!
This was so well done!!! Great work!!
Loved the documentary “Jiro dreams of sushi.” I believe this is his son? Great job!
It’s not his son - but yah that’s a great documentary
Nakazawa was one of his disciples
This is what we want to see on yt! Not just pictures of great watches and tons of macro shots ... it's about the people who wear the watches, their story and why these watches fit them and their lifestyle. I love it. Please do more stuff like this! Well done!
Ps: Wasn't even a big Seiko fan, but after this video I'm interested in taking a deep look into their watch catalogue 😊.
Beautiful and so well done. I truly enjoyed tis video and the story telling. Thank you for this and I plan to buy a Grand Seiko one day soon due to the history and the love put into it.
I have an unpolished gold cap grand seiko from the early 70s, and the shiny parts still reflect perfectly, and undistorted. Its not exaggerated the watched are simple, but they strive to perfect simplicity
I have not seen a better video on TH-cam. EVER.
As a fan of both Nakazawa and Grand Seiko, this video was such a pleasant surprise. Masterful storytelling and video quality
fantastic video! a piece of art
Stunning!
By far the best content you guys have put out
Definitely eating sushi tonight! :D
Take a bow. THIS is the message that was missing from GS marketing. THIS is the type of visual storytelling the brand needed. Watch out Hodinkie. T&H is legit af.
This is very impressive and gave me goosebumps. Nice work!
Congratulations. All 3 of you. You deserve this. You deserve all the praise.
love the documentary! - great job
"Do you make great sushi?" -Not yet, but i am on my way.
I bet Grand Seiko got asked "Do you make great watches" - Yes, now we do.
No, they would say the same thing because they are still chasing perfection.
@@xekret many things are great, but none are perfect. One should love one's work and what one puts out, as to watch out for it. Their watches greatness and grand seikos search for perfection can only collaborate, in my opinion.
@@Pablo_Cabeza Exactly. If Grand Seiko already made the perfect watch, they would not continue to strive for it. As my Father would always tell me, never say you know everything because if you do, you won't continue to learn.
Beautiful video and watches! They are truly work of arts!
Put a holding deposit down on a GS snowflake and can’t pick it up until after lockdown in the UK (late feb) 😭😭
This is a fantastic video!
Brilliant!
This is the type of ad you don’t skip
As a videographer, the level of filmmaking in this video is insane.
Incredible marketing. Now I want a Grand Seiko even more. Hats off to you guys 👏
I am just in love with Grand Seiko. I can see perfection in those amazing pieces. I have 3 of them, each with a different movement. I thought that would be my goal. I was wrong as I want to keep getting more and more. Great video, it basically shows a culture, the Japanese, looking for perfection.
Another great one. You guys are doing a great job with these.
WOW! Very well done!
Stunning Video!
This video is amazing. A mini, tiny documentary. Very well done.
one of the best watch videos ever.
The video is rightfully a peice of Art by itself.
Absolutely amazing video. I’ve watched it four times now.
Well T&H you’ve outdone yourselves yet again. I expect nothing less though. “Perfection” is the word of the day. Bravo!
This is your best video yet! Great job!
Great video, nice to see Joe's enthusiasm and confidence shine about Grand Seiko.
Superb video! Very well done, thanks Theo & Harris. Keep content like this coming!