@@nickm635 I heard people talking about it when I was at a service center. I have to say, this is pretty hilarious considering it's already been officially called the Genbi Valley. Maybe this is an indication that GS is getting more popular in the U.S. and nicknames a la rolex-style are starting to abound. Bravo for the Baja Blast!
I own the ‘matrix’ sbgj241 and I waited so long before pulling the trigger.. for fear that a more appealing green dial arrived. I love love the matrix, more so than the peacock but this is favorite I just wish that it was released with a 44gs case
Hi and thank you for sharing. Having had the whitebirch highbeat and now the genbivalley highbeat (both 9SA5 movements), could you please tell us about the accuracy of both models? Did you feel like this limited edition is more accurate than the whitebirch highbeat? Or is it the same? Thanks
Next on my list. If only the movement was more accurate, my white birch was 25secs/day too fast and adjustment in Japan brought it down to 15 secs/day while my Wako Clock Tower Limited Edition (SLGH015) runs around 13 secs/day too fast. How's your experience with the accuracy? I was surprised to hear you say it's accurate. (also check the White Birch thread on watchuseek, the problem is widespread).
I have had surprisingly good luck with the accuracy of both my White Birch and this Genbi Valley. They average around +5 to +7 sec/day when worn. The accuracy of this watch was a bit worse if it was just sitting in my watch box for a day or two
They won't. First of all, the bracelet is already tapered on this and they already made a model with 20mm lugs. That model however is the dress watch version, which is hand wound and thinner. Grand seiko seems to be determined to do weird stuff with their watches. They are fully capable of adding 20mm lugs with a tapered bracelet and micro adjustments. They choose not to on purpose.
More the gran seiko looks like a rolex oyster date more she looks great,only change a little the hands and put a cyclope date and perhaps i will buy one...
Grand seiko everything is badass. However, since inventory is available, they sell to poor people that shouldn't be able to afford the watch and will take a lost on resales. Rolex is trash but they only sell to people that can afford and willing to only sell at a higher price. It's all marketing
Poor? Not this model. $16000 with tax in Canada. In this insane country you need to make $30,000 to take home $16,000! Then anything you buy you pay 13% tax! Welcome to Canada…
Nothing comes anywhere close to the perfection of a Grand Seiko.
Lots of people are calling this one the Baja Blast due to the dial color.
Sophomoric but accurate
@@moneymikz agreed on all counts.
Who and where are all of these people?
@@nickm635 I heard people talking about it when I was at a service center. I have to say, this is pretty hilarious considering it's already been officially called the Genbi Valley. Maybe this is an indication that GS is getting more popular in the U.S. and nicknames a la rolex-style are starting to abound. Bravo for the Baja Blast!
I’ve heard it called the Baja Blast at watch events around NYC
The dial is beautiful. Excellent review, enjoy wearing it!
Thanks for sharing your new timepiece. May you wear it for many happy and healthy decades to come.
I own the ‘matrix’ sbgj241 and I waited so long before pulling the trigger.. for fear that a more appealing green dial arrived. I love love the matrix, more so than the peacock but this is favorite I just wish that it was released with a 44gs case
Thanks for sharing this beauty 👍
Can you recommend were to buy a good quality black leather strap for this watch? I see you found a brown.
@@Seaward1224 I have had great success with buying 22mm leather straps from StrapsCo or Strap Mill Canada, which are also fairly affordable.
I hear that prices on many models are going up 10% at the end of the year!
I'm getting this soon. Will be 2nd GS.
Beautifull time piece very nice video .
Stunning
Thanks for the review!
Where did you get your black rubber strap from?
Thanks. The black strap is a Delugs CTS rubber band
Congratulations! Beautiful watch! I prefer it over the great White Birch for its more unique and beautiful dial.
Thanks for the feedback 👍
Hi and thank you for sharing. Having had the whitebirch highbeat and now the genbivalley highbeat (both 9SA5 movements), could you please tell us about the accuracy of both models? Did you feel like this limited edition is more accurate than the whitebirch highbeat? Or is it the same? Thanks
Thanks for the feedback. I have experienced similar accuracy with the 9SA5 movement between both models. Kind regards
@EverydayWatchGuy may I ask what is the average daily variation in second ? Thanks
I suspect they're moving towards ever-brilliant steel/titanium being a standard for all models, likely as part of their not-so-slow move upmarket.
That's a good point, thanks
brilliant steel is supposed to look like platinum, right?
It's principal function is to be very resistant to corrosion, but it does also have a similar hue to platinum.
Next on my list.
If only the movement was more accurate, my white birch was 25secs/day too fast and adjustment in Japan brought it down to 15 secs/day while my Wako Clock Tower Limited Edition (SLGH015) runs around 13 secs/day too fast.
How's your experience with the accuracy? I was surprised to hear you say it's accurate. (also check the White Birch thread on watchuseek, the problem is widespread).
I have had surprisingly good luck with the accuracy of both my White Birch and this Genbi Valley. They average around +5 to +7 sec/day when worn. The accuracy of this watch was a bit worse if it was just sitting in my watch box for a day or two
@@EverydayWatchGuyok, not bad indeed. I'm not losing sleep over it either.
These watches are almost perfect. Just taper the bracelet and, on some models, make them less beefy
They won't. First of all, the bracelet is already tapered on this and they already made a model with 20mm lugs. That model however is the dress watch version, which is hand wound and thinner.
Grand seiko seems to be determined to do weird stuff with their watches. They are fully capable of adding 20mm lugs with a tapered bracelet and micro adjustments. They choose not to on purpose.
Do you like the new tokyo lion?. You know, the one with the red bezel.
Very nice
GS still has crap clasp. For that money. Come on no micro adjustment
Red dial, I meant.
Would look better with a gold second hand
I'm susprised they gave this one a blue second, when a lot of ones with more muted dials are stuck with silver second hands.
More the gran seiko looks like a rolex oyster date more she looks great,only change a little the hands and put a cyclope date and perhaps i will buy one...
Same boring case and bracelet design. From what I’ve read, good luck if you ever need servicing.
you’re literally my comfort person i love you #mamacoo !
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Grand seiko everything is badass. However, since inventory is available, they sell to poor people that shouldn't be able to afford the watch and will take a lost on resales.
Rolex is trash but they only sell to people that can afford and willing to only sell at a higher price.
It's all marketing
Poor? Not this model. $16000 with tax in Canada. In this insane country you need to make $30,000 to take home $16,000! Then anything you buy you pay 13% tax! Welcome to Canada…