Spring Drive movements are just fantastic, make no mistake they walk the floor with almost any other movement. The "quarts part" is a mechanical part that is in place of the a normal escapement.. Spring Drive rocks it really does. Very nice watch, great colours for a white rubber strap too.
I have the SBGE285 and give this watch an A+ score. The finish and attention to detail is incredible. It is a perfect daily wear watch and not something that needs to be hidden away because it is too expensive or too fancy. The only point I would mark the watch down for is the band. It's a nice band but the lack of micro-adjustment is annoying. On the day I purchased this I had it fitted. Later in the day I had to return to the GS boutique as my wrist had expanded and the band was far too tight. They had to remove a half link and add a full link. So I wear the watch slightly loose to allow for expansion of my wrist when I get hot.
This is the only reason I have not yet purchased the watch myself… I’m thinking I could get it by rocking a NATO strap with it. Would dearly love micro adjust for this watch!
I’m looking at the Snowflake and Mistflake love the spring drive and dials. The band is a let down though spending $6-8k and can’t get micro adjustment. You could put it on a strap that grand Seiko sells but you shouldn’t have to do that
@@daddyduck833 Not me... But I hear ya and that's why I will only buy used and let someone else take the HUGE hit on depreciation. Then change to a strap
Great comment about the. winding feel. When I got my SBGA211 "Snowflake", I was shocked the first time I wound it. I was afraid there was a problem with it at first. Certainly unusual.
Grand Seiko make some beautiful time pieces, but they just fall very short in the bracelets. If they can really create a nice bracelet with excellent adjustable class, they could really be a top contender against all the major players. $8,400 and no micro adjustments seems unreasonable.
This is maybe one of my favorite fixed bezel GS Spring Drive GMT watch. I like the monotone look with this one. IF I were to get a GS Spring Drive GMT, I think i'd prefer one with the ceramic bi-directional bi-colored GMT bezel. There's an extra boldness and pop when I look at those. Either cases, wish I had at least $8-9k to spend on one.
Thanks for yr many watch reviews, appreciated. Intend to buy my first Grand seiko, do u hv any recommendation which option should i buy? 1.Spring drive 2. Automatic 3.Mechanical winding 4. Quartz. Share yr reason for yr choice. Thanks
It is pricey but still for this model the price is good especially when you compare it to other luxury watch brands. Keep in mind GS watches aren't shot out of a generic Chinese factory and each watch is hand assembled from start to finish by one person in the GS labs and thoroughly tested over a number of weeks before being sent to stores. The labor costs for this would be substantial.
@@anthonyvalentino1732 Everyone has their classic watch and everyone has their price point. As for price nonsense not really. The same could be said for any luxury watch brand. As for the Orient brand you do know it is owned by the Seiko / Epson group of subsidiaries. Orient is a fine budget brand like any other but the Akita Epson production facility is more of a mass assembly line and cannot be compared to the Grand Seiko facility where each watch is meticulously hand crafted and tested.
Rob, Just so you know, someone is scamming people on your channel, writing that you won any Watches you do a review on! Got my for $75.00 . Right saying, $27.00 for the shipping, then they asked for a donation, I gave $50.00. Yah, I am dumb I guess? What out everyone!
No micro adjust. What do you expect for $8400. And you know that’s a bad future when you tell us I guess you have to wear it a little bit looser that’s a big fat no for what you get for $8400. You’re stuck to wear it a little bit looser really Rob. Rob tell it like it is tell him it’s a rip off for $8400. The band is also too wide.
Such an overrated brand. Too many models, too many movements, too many limited editions, too many annoying BS dial inspiration stories, models with bad time keeping, failure to listen to the wants of the collectors such as micro adjustments, cheap stamped clasps, too high of price increases. No idea why anyone would want to buy anything from this brand anymore.
This over the explorer 2 any day of the week!! Spring Drive is stunning.
Actually I do own both, a vintage Explorer 2 16570, and I totally agree the GS is playing in a different league
Beautiful, stunning watch.
Tried this on yesterday and was blown away. GS makes amazing pieces!
Spring Drive movements are just fantastic, make no mistake they walk the floor with almost any other movement. The "quarts part" is a mechanical part that is in place of the a normal escapement.. Spring Drive rocks it really does. Very nice watch, great colours for a white rubber strap too.
Great watch. Really like colour way. Nice review Rob
The SBGE285 is beautiful and the spring drive is an electromechanical piece of genius! Its on my list of future watches. Some day!
I have the SBGE285 and give this watch an A+ score. The finish and attention to detail is incredible. It is a perfect daily wear watch and not something that needs to be hidden away because it is too expensive or too fancy. The only point I would mark the watch down for is the band. It's a nice band but the lack of micro-adjustment is annoying. On the day I purchased this I had it fitted. Later in the day I had to return to the GS boutique as my wrist had expanded and the band was far too tight. They had to remove a half link and add a full link. So I wear the watch slightly loose to allow for expansion of my wrist when I get hot.
This is the only reason I have not yet purchased the watch myself… I’m thinking I could get it by rocking a NATO strap with it. Would dearly love micro adjust for this watch!
Good input. How is the titanium holding up to scratches/scuffs?
@@Saucebawss I am fairly careful with the watch and try to avoid bumps so I can't verify the hardness of the titanium finish.
I’m looking at the Snowflake and Mistflake love the spring drive and dials. The band is a let down though spending $6-8k and can’t get micro adjustment. You could put it on a strap that grand Seiko sells but you shouldn’t have to do that
GS nailed it with the Evo 9 series!
That is a killer watch!
It amazes me how Seiko can continue to ignore the community and not provide better bracelets and clasps.
It's because we keep buying them that way
@@daddyduck833 Not me... But I hear ya and that's why I will only buy used and let someone else take the HUGE hit on depreciation. Then change to a strap
It's true, don't understand why they don't have microadjusments.
Great comment about the. winding feel. When I got my SBGA211 "Snowflake", I was shocked the first time I wound it. I was afraid there was a problem with it at first. Certainly unusual.
Wow, this watch is gorgeous. Speechless.
People moaning about no micro adjustment on an $8400 watch when you don't get that on a royal oak.
Hell or hacking seconds
GS dial- case,Rolex braclet and Citizen 0100 caliber for me is the perfect watch.
Grand Seiko make some beautiful time pieces, but they just fall very short in the bracelets. If they can really create a nice bracelet with excellent adjustable class, they could really be a top contender against all the major players. $8,400 and no micro adjustments seems unreasonable.
And I would like more taper too. 22mm down to 18mm
Nice boat!
Maybe conn it on to my wrist?
This is maybe one of my favorite fixed bezel GS Spring Drive GMT watch. I like the monotone look with this one.
IF I were to get a GS Spring Drive GMT, I think i'd prefer one with the ceramic bi-directional bi-colored GMT bezel. There's an extra boldness and pop when I look at those.
Either cases, wish I had at least $8-9k to spend on one.
And the sweep of that seconds hand
Beautiful watch
Is the dial furniture (hands, induces, etc) polished titanium, steel, or white gold?
Thanks for yr many watch reviews, appreciated. Intend to buy my first Grand seiko, do u hv any recommendation which option should i buy? 1.Spring drive 2. Automatic 3.Mechanical winding 4. Quartz. Share yr reason for yr choice.
Thanks
Good video my brother! I want this homie!
Greatest watch,good review
they just need to give new micro adjustment bracelet to this model- and it’s for sure now better than rolex explorer 2- no one will be able to deny it
What a beauty
Great work ! Could you pleaaaaase rewiew the GS sbgx344 !? Nobody has done it on TH-cam yet ! Thanks !
Lovely
Grand seiko needs to stick with 20mm. 22mm is just too wide.
Gurando Seiko
GS カッコいい！
Rob - Title is wrong (I believe the correct model number is SBGE285)
A little large for my tastes, and I’d rather have their in house high beat movement, but this watch is still a beaut nonetheless
The price 0:27 killed me. You can buy a good running car for the money.
It is pricey but still for this model the price is good especially when you compare it to other luxury watch brands. Keep in mind GS watches aren't shot out of a generic Chinese factory and each watch is hand assembled from start to finish by one person in the GS labs and thoroughly tested over a number of weeks before being sent to stores. The labor costs for this would be substantial.
@@anthonyvalentino1732 Everyone has their classic watch and everyone has their price point. As for price nonsense not really. The same could be said for any luxury watch brand. As for the Orient brand you do know it is owned by the Seiko / Epson group of subsidiaries. Orient is a fine budget brand like any other but the Akita Epson production facility is more of a mass assembly line and cannot be compared to the Grand Seiko facility where each watch is meticulously hand crafted and tested.
That is not true my friend!
With only 1hr. increments you can't change the time for India, Newfoundland and a number of other places.
At that price, that bracelet is a sick joke.
Doesn't look expensive.
What a beautiful watch. Bracelet is meh.
Are there any discounts on this? Somebody is selling one on Chrono 24 For USD$5400 claiming to be a new watch. Can that be legit?
Rob, Just so you know, someone is scamming people on your channel, writing that you won any Watches you do a review on! Got my for $75.00 . Right saying, $27.00 for the shipping, then they asked for a donation, I gave $50.00. Yah, I am dumb I guess? What out everyone!
Very nice. Ditch the date. It's not a quickset date so it's painful to change 5 times per year especially in February.
Really? Lose the utility of a date for the entire year because you can't be bothered to fiddle with your watch *5 times a year*?
@@br7915 Yes, and it's ugly.
I like the date.
No micro adjust. What do you expect for $8400. And you know that’s a bad future when you tell us I guess you have to wear it a little bit looser that’s a big fat no for what you get for $8400. You’re stuck to wear it a little bit looser really Rob. Rob tell it like it is tell him it’s a rip off for $8400. The band is also too wide.
Such an overrated brand. Too many models, too many movements, too many limited editions, too many annoying BS dial inspiration stories, models with bad time keeping, failure to listen to the wants of the collectors such as micro adjustments, cheap stamped clasps, too high of price increases. No idea why anyone would want to buy anything from this brand anymore.