Meanwhile Nico is still ignoring it because Rolex took the same watch they had before and slapped a jubilee on it. So you can get on the 10 year waiting list
Nico's just an obnoxious Rolex fanboy. Couldn't even see that objectively, Omegas are better built. Goes on and on about the history of Rolex, but shits on the history of other watch brands. Only reason he's around is because he basically came up with the "God Tier" Casio meme.
Man, even sweep aside, the canvasses in these dials are just dead drop gorgeous. Not too in your face, and somehow also not too intricate yet managing to be infinitely interesting and sophisticatedly luxurious in the way they reveal the subtly different aspects of their textures and hues to the eye that is keen on looking. And that's not even considering the inspiration from Japanese nature attached to them. It's actually kind of astonishing that GS was the first in really doing this kind of stuff and yet somehow got the execution so extraordinarily right. These are pure and poetic class.
They don't shit at seiko, mostly at grand Seiko. Taking example from Nico, he says it's a Seiko but you're willing to spend 7k on it. Nonetheless imo Seiko and grand Seiko are gorgeous imo
I love it. The only thing powering the motion of the hands is a fully mechanical mainspring, gears, and glide wheel -- the quartz is only there to slow the motion to perfect time, and does so without any external power source. Purely magical.
No external power source, but the quartz is certainly helped by the programmable IC in every spring drive watch. The magic is kinda lost when you realize every one has a computer chip inside.
Your people seem like awesome people who actually appreciate quality. Here in America, ppl only care about the name. Rolex has a massive following and brand image associated with it. GS still has the Seiko name attached to it. So much like with the NSX for Acura/Honda, ppl aren’t willing to pay for something that in their minds is “just a Seiko.” That’s the problem with America: often times you’ve lost before you even started competing because you don’t have a name
I wanted a Rolex gmt ii. I've been on the list for years. After looking for alternatives, I came across GS. WOW, the dials, the SD movement! I just can't make my decision on which to get, as they keep bringing out new ones which I salivate over. Simply beautiful!
This is the only watch in the world which can achieve a PERFECT SWEEP! Not one picosecond of stoppage. Just smooth, continuous movement all the way around the dial. Even the Bulova Precisionist can’t create a sweep this smooth! And it all comes down to the Spring Drive mechanism, which completely eliminates the balance wheel and escapement in favor of what Seiko calls the “Tri-Synchro Regulator.” That is essentially a tiny electric generator that powers a small quartz oscillator circuit. That quartz circuit then applies electromagnetic brakes to the generator’s flywheel to slow it down, ensuring that the second hand moves around the dial at the perfect speed. So not only does this look cool, it keeps 100% accurate time for at least a year-if not longer!
To be fair the Bulova Precisionist (320 hz) doesn’t even sweep as smoothly as the Accutron (360hz). Not that the naked eye can tell the difference between any of them.
While you're right about how it works, I don't believe it actually keeps "perfect" time--it keeps time that's mostly in line with any quartz movement. So, basically, plenty good enough for whatever you need. The movement does LOOK incredible, however. But the time keeping isn't as good as the 9f pure quartz movement, and certainly not as good as The Citizen/Chronomaster line.
I own a cheap solar seiko. Blue dial with a stainless steel case and strap. Absolutely love that watch. Looks way more expensive than the $300 it cost me new. Could only imagine how a grand seiko spring drive goes. One day
I’ve done a 360 on spring drive. I love these watches. Sure, they put out a lot of references and it gets mind boggling but to not appreciate what GS is doing is to not be looking. Teddy did a terrific review of spring drive engineering and technology. The bracelets get some criticism but the Zaratsu finishing, certain dials and the spring drive knock me out. I’ve owned Rolex, Tudor, JLC and others and plan on GS too.
I love the dials of Grand Seiko along with the spring drive mechanism (the movement of second hand is butter smooth), but man...the bracelets leave a lot to be desired. Did not think it would be a deal breaker but for that price point and how the bracelet feels it kind of is.
THANK YOU AGAIN TEDDY FOR SHOWING US , THESE SMOOTH MOTION IN THIS TIME MASTERPIECE....I OWN THE ORIS AQUIS DATE CAL.400 🔥!! I AM ANTONIOS GREETINGS FROM ATHENS GREECE 🇬🇷👋
Most people don’t know it but a VH31 quartz movement will sweep almost as smoothly. And it’s a Seiko movement as well. They are a super great movement like most quartz movements it’s extremely accurate and it’s CHEAP.
Just got the SLGA021 last April 7th from the Ginza boutique. The 9RA2 spring drive is so incredibly accurate. I had to change the time to account for timezone diference when i got back home, but it has been 10 days since and the watch has deviated 0 seconds currently 🤩 I did find a "flaw" with my watch that i'm hoping if any other Evolution 9 owners can confirm. Does the crown on yours have a slight wiggle/wobble if it is in the unthreded position? I found that quite odd for this price range. But still not a deal breaker. ❤
Please do more watch shopping videos! I can't get enough of those 😃 it's a great substitute for those of us who don't have enough money to spend on new watches as often as we'd like 😂
There are really only two designs in watchmaking... all others are simply derivatives of these two. One is the grand Seiko escapement, and the other is the classic balance wheel escapement.
Teddy made a video on the Spring Drive movement, explaining how it works too. Long story short the Ballance Wheel is replaced by a Gliding Wheel that spins in one direction rather than rocking back and forward.
Meanwhile Nico is still ignoring it because Rolex took the same watch they had before and slapped a jubilee on it. So you can get on the 10 year waiting list
Nico just calls it a sieko
Nico's just an obnoxious Rolex fanboy. Couldn't even see that objectively, Omegas are better built. Goes on and on about the history of Rolex, but shits on the history of other watch brands.
Only reason he's around is because he basically came up with the "God Tier" Casio meme.
Who tf is Nico and why is she relevant?
@R C The pride and pinion guy. Extremly arrogant guy that just shills for rolex.
@@YungQueef that's class! ;)
This is my dream watch. The epitome of perfect watch making in my eyes.
true
same here!! my dream watch
Which one?
Agreed
Man, even sweep aside, the canvasses in these dials are just dead drop gorgeous. Not too in your face, and somehow also not too intricate yet managing to be infinitely interesting and sophisticatedly luxurious in the way they reveal the subtly different aspects of their textures and hues to the eye that is keen on looking. And that's not even considering the inspiration from Japanese nature attached to them.
It's actually kind of astonishing that GS was the first in really doing this kind of stuff and yet somehow got the execution so extraordinarily right. These are pure and poetic class.
Some people will just shit on Seiko no matter what. Absolutely stunning and marvelous watch
This is grand sekio
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They don't shit at seiko, mostly at grand Seiko. Taking example from Nico, he says it's a Seiko but you're willing to spend 7k on it.
Nonetheless imo Seiko and grand Seiko are gorgeous imo
@@PixelWelding really? Thought it was Invicta. My bad
Have you ever owned one?
I love it. The only thing powering the motion of the hands is a fully mechanical mainspring, gears, and glide wheel -- the quartz is only there to slow the motion to perfect time, and does so without any external power source. Purely magical.
No external power source, but the quartz is certainly helped by the programmable IC in every spring drive watch. The magic is kinda lost when you realize every one has a computer chip inside.
GS isn’t a time piece; it’s an art piece! ❤
Yea it is, one of the many reasons I purchased a snowflake for my first luxury watch.
I can look at this watch all day and still not get bored ❤
Picked up the SGBA413G on the weekend , my most expensive piece but glad I picked it over the rolex OP just a beautiful watch.
That is a beautiful dial!
日本人のコメントがないのが驚き。spring driveはクォーツとは似て非なる別物なので、高価なのは当たり前。全てが日本製で日本の職人の技を駆使して創られるのだから、ブランドの維持と誇りを込めて時計作りをしています。世界でGSファンがもっと増えますように。
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Your people seem like awesome people who actually appreciate quality. Here in America, ppl only care about the name. Rolex has a massive following and brand image associated with it. GS still has the Seiko name attached to it. So much like with the NSX for Acura/Honda, ppl aren’t willing to pay for something that in their minds is “just a Seiko.” That’s the problem with America: often times you’ve lost before you even started competing because you don’t have a name
I wanted a Rolex gmt ii. I've been on the list for years. After looking for alternatives, I came across GS. WOW, the dials, the SD movement! I just can't make my decision on which to get, as they keep bringing out new ones which I salivate over. Simply beautiful!
I hope I can afford it one day...
Beauty beyond imagination
This is the only watch in the world which can achieve a PERFECT SWEEP! Not one picosecond of stoppage. Just smooth, continuous movement all the way around the dial. Even the Bulova Precisionist can’t create a sweep this smooth! And it all comes down to the Spring Drive mechanism, which completely eliminates the balance wheel and escapement in favor of what Seiko calls the “Tri-Synchro Regulator.” That is essentially a tiny electric generator that powers a small quartz oscillator circuit. That quartz circuit then applies electromagnetic brakes to the generator’s flywheel to slow it down, ensuring that the second hand moves around the dial at the perfect speed. So not only does this look cool, it keeps 100% accurate time for at least a year-if not longer!
To be fair the Bulova Precisionist (320 hz) doesn’t even sweep as smoothly as the Accutron (360hz). Not that the naked eye can tell the difference between any of them.
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While you're right about how it works, I don't believe it actually keeps "perfect" time--it keeps time that's mostly in line with any quartz movement. So, basically, plenty good enough for whatever you need. The movement does LOOK incredible, however.
But the time keeping isn't as good as the 9f pure quartz movement, and certainly not as good as The Citizen/Chronomaster line.
Look at that seconds hand it's mesmerising
bought my snowflake on the used market. also bought 2 new GS watches. A gorgeous SBGJ249 and a SBGH271 Rikka. Love GS.
That sweep is flawless
It’s so simple and I feel like that’s what makes it great
That sweep…🔥
I own a cheap solar seiko. Blue dial with a stainless steel case and strap. Absolutely love that watch. Looks way more expensive than the $300 it cost me new. Could only imagine how a grand seiko spring drive goes. One day
The blue seconds hand is so beautiful
I’ve done a 360 on spring drive. I love these watches. Sure, they put out a lot of references and it gets mind boggling but to not appreciate what GS is doing is to not be looking. Teddy did a terrific review of spring drive engineering and technology. The bracelets get some criticism but the Zaratsu finishing, certain dials and the spring drive knock me out. I’ve owned Rolex, Tudor, JLC and others and plan on GS too.
Such a smooth sweep of the second hand!!
I have an SBGA415G and I could stare at the dial and seconds hand for hours.
I love the dials of Grand Seiko along with the spring drive mechanism (the movement of second hand is butter smooth), but man...the bracelets leave a lot to be desired. Did not think it would be a deal breaker but for that price point and how the bracelet feels it kind of is.
I have two GS. They are both on straps for this very reason.
I haven’t ever had a problem with any of their bracelets to me their just as comfortable as any other Watch bracelets
Indeed! I'm still mesmerized by my SBGA407G (Blue Snowflake) despite purchasing it a year ago.
mesmerizing is the right word
Nothing like the spring drive movement
I'm definitely going Grand Seiko for my grail watch. Rolex is kind of played out in my opinion
Beautiful and perfect watches GS we can actually purchase from AD without paying tons of extra money to the resell.
Mesmerising, video and sound..
such a magnificent watch
Ridiculous craftsmanship in that spring drive
My dream watch.
Seiko still my favorite watch brand and affordable
The butter smooth sweep ❤
My dream watch - that dial is immaculate!
I wish I could afford one.
THANK YOU AGAIN TEDDY FOR SHOWING US , THESE SMOOTH MOTION IN THIS TIME MASTERPIECE....I OWN THE ORIS AQUIS DATE CAL.400 🔥!!
I AM ANTONIOS GREETINGS FROM ATHENS GREECE 🇬🇷👋
The movement, the movement ❤🔥🔥
Lovely watch .. would love to have one ..
Now THAT is class.
My snowflake is a keeper, it gets better the more I wear it.
Night Birch owner here with the HiBeat 80 Hours movement
Yeh you don't get a smooth sweep like this
@@soundscaperecordings1111 Yes I get that in my Marine Master Spring Drive and GS GMT Spring Dive
Shunbun my dream watch
Simply sublime.......
Most people don’t know it but a VH31 quartz movement will sweep almost as smoothly. And it’s a Seiko movement as well. They are a super great movement like most quartz movements it’s extremely accurate and it’s CHEAP.
Just got the SLGA021 last April 7th from the Ginza boutique. The 9RA2 spring drive is so incredibly accurate. I had to change the time to account for timezone diference when i got back home, but it has been 10 days since and the watch has deviated 0 seconds currently 🤩
I did find a "flaw" with my watch that i'm hoping if any other Evolution 9 owners can confirm. Does the crown on yours have a slight wiggle/wobble if it is in the unthreded position? I found that quite odd for this price range. But still not a deal breaker. ❤
Even the GS quartz is amazing with 2 ticks visible during slow mo.
Good when it works, I have a GS limited edition which the GMT hand does not perfectly align to the indexes 🙃
When I had the money I would buy this Watch
I wonder if it’s possible to add this movement to complications and day and date functions
Beautiful watches, I'm quite happy with my Bulova Precisionist though.
Most beautiful sweep there is.
Stunning movement.
I prefer to look at this than my girlfriend
Please do more watch shopping videos! I can't get enough of those 😃 it's a great substitute for those of us who don't have enough money to spend on new watches as often as we'd like 😂
A masterpiece
Wanted to buy a GS at the department store in Kyoto last week but didn't have an extra ¥2,640,000 {$21k) on me.
😂 21k for GS lol.
I have 2 GS. You definitely want to get them pre owned or on a big sale. I love them but they are soft on the resale market.
Any spring drive seiko under 9mm? Cause that would be my dream watch
Yes, yes it is
Ya man ! You are right 🫠
There are really only two designs in watchmaking... all others are simply derivatives of these two. One is the grand Seiko escapement, and the other is the classic balance wheel escapement.
that's an epic macro shot!
I keep hearing how the bracelet is bad, I get it some people need micro adjustment, luckily I didn't I have the Snowflake and it fits me like a dream
It´s just the flow.........
Ok … now you’re just a “tease”! 😉
😵💫 … can’t … stop … watching … 😵💫
Which Grand Seiko caliber has the smoothest second hand sweep?
Beautiful.
SBGA415 🔥🔥🔥
just look at the chamfer on the indexes and hands
a good watch
I just wish it didn't have a power reserve indicator on the dial
How is it so smooth?
That’s literally the spring drive in action. Accurate like a quartz movement but still all mechanically powered.
That probably made the stocks for Seiko go up a lot.
Teddy made a video on the Spring Drive movement, explaining how it works too. Long story short the Ballance Wheel is replaced by a Gliding Wheel that spins in one direction rather than rocking back and forward.
if someday i can afford a expensive watch, i will buy a grand seiko spring drive.
I got that model
Why did you hide the date?
Majestic
Model no?
Best watch😊
Model?
So smooth… how many beats per second is it?
0
The watch doesn't beat, you will not hear it tick
But is this a true mechanical watch, since it has elements of quartz watch as well
Yeah but a huge bummer that they are now almost in the Rolex price levels and increased prices 30% this year!! 😏
Wow!
iam a SEIKO & Citizen kinda Gent!
One day I will buy one not a fucking Rolex 👌👍
The Omega 300hz movement had the same sweeping seconds movement decades ago.
So did the accutron
I wish those watches were thinner.
What’s the reference on this?
Yes its so beautiful. But no microadjust is still a dealbreaker.
which model is this?
Take my money
But how?
Honestly, sounds like you just needed a bigger watch box 😂😂
What’s the reference for the one with the blue seconds hand?
sbga211
What is this exact model shown in the video?
Spring Drive Snowflake. Idk the ref/model number
@@GBullockNC Thank you, I appreciate it! 👍🏻
In order of appearance: SBGA413, SBGA211, SBGA415
@@TeddyBaldassarre Cheers! I can't afford it, but I can always dream. 😂
Can you donate quartz vs spring drive video? Movement looks the same to me. Im a noob
But bracelet is still meh😅
❤❤❤❤🎉