2022 Grand Seiko White Birch + Quartz Watches I LOVE, Rolex Oysterquartz, and More
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Tim Mosso loves quartz watches, and he's not afraid to admit it. While watch collectors often hesitate to embrace electronic watches, Tim touts the best quartz watches for collectors and watch enthusiasts. Among the finest is the 2022 Grand Seiko SLGA009 "White Birch" from the Evolution 9 collection. This 40mm stainless steel sports watch is Grand Seiko's latest development of its signature Spring Drive movement technology, dial design, and case construction. Anyone looking to buy a luxury watch in 2022 needs to make the newest Grand Seiko Spring Drive watch part of his shopping list.
The 2022 Grand Seiko SLGA009 is a Spring Drive interpretation of 2021's SLGH005 "White Birch" dial. Grand Seiko designed the SLGA009 as the flagship of its new "Evolution 9" collection. At 40mm in steel, the 009 is suitable for most wrists, but its outstanding dimension is 11.8mm in thickness. This ensures that the Grand Seiko flagship is competitive with the Rolex Datejust 41 and similar Swiss watches. A full bracelet permits watch collectors to exploit the Grand Seiko's 100-meter water resistance.
Truth be told, it's not clear that "Evolution 9" offers many decisive breaks with previous Grand Seiko watch designs. For 2022, the new Evo 9 products of Seiko's luxury brand gain a case that approximates a fusion of the old 9S and 44GS case styles. The mid-case and arched profile resemble the 9S, and the faceted lug tips recall the historic 44GS. But even comparisons to the mechanical 2021 "White Birch" model yield few obvious changes. On close examination, the primary differences between the SLGH005 and SLGA009 appear to be the Spring Drive watch's thicker crown, broader date window, and different printing on the dial.
Everything that was great about the 2021 Grand Seiko White Birch remains in the new Spring Drive model. The wooded splendor near Shinshu watch studio is reflected in the color and texture of the "White Birch" dial design. "Shirakaba," or the white birch tree that grows in Shiojiri, informs the appearance of Grand Seiko's newest watch.
All polished facets of the case continue to use Seiko's "Zaratsu" Sallaz machine tin-plate polishing; this manual process confers hand-crafted status on the $8,600 Grand Seiko SLGA009. Finally, the hands and hour indices retain their crisp details, and all of the dial furniture is decorated manually with diamond-tipped tools. In launching the Evolution 9 collection, Grand Seiko has declared that broader indices and hands will play a greater role in the appearance of future watch designs within the series.
Mechanically, the Grand Seiko SLGA009 adopts the caliber 9RA2. Based on the 2021 caliber 9RA5, the 9RA2 adds a caseback power reserve indicator. Both movements include the 2021 Spring Drive upgrades including twin mainspring barrels, a power reserve of 120 hours (five days), and upgraded quartz technology yielding precision of +/- 10 seconds per month. Seiko watchmakers also upgraded the finish and appearance of the Spring Drive caliber. The SLGA009 benefits from a cleaner dial due to the caseback reserve indicator. Dial-side power reserve gauges have been a source of long-running controversy among Grand Seiko collectors and critics.
Grand Seiko Spring Drive technology remains unique in watchmaking. Compared to competitors including the Rolex Datejust 41 and the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, the Grand Seiko is rarer and technologically distinct. It's not a watch for those seeking immediate recognition for their status, wealth, or taste in designer brand names. The Grand Seiko SLGA009 is a watch for buyers who love watchmaking, don't covet the approval of strangers, and prefer to focus on value over image.
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No mention of 9F? Grand Seiko is easily at the forefront of luxury quartz watches, even without mentioning Spring Drive.
@WatchBox Reviews I don't know, I can't find a similar high end quartz watch that has the same offerings as a 9F GS. From the instantaneous date jump, temperature monitoring, and double pulse seconds hand, I truly believe that 9F is the most premier luxury quartz movement on the market currently.
Tim, where is the nixie clock from?
"Art is dead!"
Enjoyed the Disney on Broadway rant! Well done, sir.
Tim. My Casio Futurist is in its 12th year on its original battery. It’s the same shape as the Elegante as well. But possibly not quite as well finished.
Just bougth an oysterquartz 17013, hope that the now very expensive white gold will keep the movement serviceable in the future.
Hello Tim, hope ur well? In regards to quartz watches, with the world going green and trying to be more kind on the environment, what is the future for batteries? Elements like Lithium have been argued to have unethical in regards to their mining process as well as labor rights, pollution etc
2023 platinum sub for 70years anniversary? Or maybe trial it with a platinum Explorer in the same year as it’s also 70. Ice blue dial Explorer.
I tried the Skyflake, I wanted to love it, the dial is beautiful. But it’s too sporty/thick to wear as a dress watch and it’s leather strap and no screw down crown made it feel not a sports watch. As nice as it is, it’s not quite there as either a sports or a dress watch and kinda falls into a “when do I wear” this category for me. If you’ve got a collection, you will have better sports and dress watches almost certainly already. It’s not an SUV of a watch like the GS 009 or say the Datejust, it’s like a 2 wheel drive off road car, it kinda doesn’t make sense.
Tim, incredible amount of information. Great show.
A Rolex is like a fancy backslash or a French bulldog, accessories for yuppie posers.
As always thank you all, we appreciate your efforts and the show!
Tim, at 30:45, it's elipsis, not elipse. Three dots are referred to as elipsis; elipse is a geometrical shape.
Tim, why is it that you can't get over your confrontation with FPJ ?
Please do send a link to your nixie clock. That’s the coolest one I’ve ever seen
Not sure I count Spring Drive as a quartz. But fair enough and I do love my chunky Aqua Terras. Also, one question, the question no watch guys ever seem to want to answer. Can a Spring Drive survive an EMP?
@@the1916companywatchreviews You have to be kidding me. That makes perfect sense. That's quite the paradigm shift for me.
Boycott Rolex
why attack rolex? just buy and support grand seiko.
@@rolexmike firstly, because i can. Secondly, because i can and you should too if you have integrity.
Lol no thanks
@@Panthers1521 enjoy your toyota Corolla. Built touch and generic.
I am also from New York and those shows play forever and I will never see one.
Shout-out to the guy who doesnt get Grand Seiko. Me neither!
No mention of the X-33 for quartz?! I thought for sure Tim would bring it in to the discussion. Loved the Journe facts.
Japanese Fender guitars are higher quality than American (non Custom Shop) Fender guitars.
Why does this tool always have sunglasses on his head for a show called..."Watches...TONIGHT" sorry dude, weird distraction. Dial the pompous back a notch, okay, bud? Content is pretty decent!!
I have the SLGA007 also with the 9RA2. It is +/- 0 seconds over the 3 weeks I've owned it.
Luxury quartz is an interesting topic. I wear an SBGX091. 9F61 movement inside a chunky 38mm anti-magnetic case with silver dial. *chef's kiss*
can Tim do a video explaining and reviewing the JLC Master Control Sector dial.
This perfect watch is no where to be found. Was it a limited run? Maybe
the classiest watch I've seen under $10,000
Greetings from Dubai
A big thank u to Tim and watchbox for another fun filled and highly informative episode. Love my Oyster quartz 5000 now
Edward C from Toronto Canada with my Tissot Le Locle powermatic 80 its the bomb.
The Sinn UX diver with 5km depth rating. Oil filled to withstand that pressure and thus a quartz movement is needed for the torque requirements.
Combine total recall with 3 or 4 humongous inhalations and you have Tim's nonstop complete rundown of Spring Drive.
My go to piece is my GS SBGN007, 9F86, 5 seconds per year, but more like 1, is beautiful, always set and ready to go and thoughly enjoyable.
Its ED from Toronto
My budget will thank you for not mentionning campanola watches.
A very interesting video Tim. The story about the Rolex oyster quartz was amazing.
Kudos to the gent actually wearing the VC Everest! My grail! Wear it in good health!
The show that could make laid off watch maker’s from the’70’s roll over in their graves.
The day Tim shows up with his DB27 will break the internet.
Great educational content
I get it
I’ll stick with mechanical
100%! $30k on the secondary market for a Rolex OP vs. $30K for the new Vantablack Moser?!?! No question we are seeing fools parted from their money in this market as they happily buy Disney when they could be buying "real" art.
After some research on the GP 40th anniversary Quartz I found that the movement architecture looks IDENTICAL to the AP2712 Quartz used in the Royal Oak. Did GP supply or license this movement to AP? Anyone know more about this, Tim?
“Looks good…its a little big for you tho” 🤣🤣🤣
Lol this Disney comparison was hilarious.
Always entertaining even after all these years watching. Good job Tim and Team
👍👍👍🥃🥃🥃
My 41 mm clear, quartz Swatch-inspired by my first timepiece purchase in the 1980’s, the Jellyfish-arrived from HQ today. ❤️
Spring Drive is fascinating
I remember the Elegante back when it came out, the market was so negative towards it. I saw it at a boutique for around $12,400 AUD, but didn't have the money at the time (2019). Now the watch is around $60K USD.
Best show in town
The reason for cars in the wrist shots?
Tim is a big car guy too 😉
More than 20 years took the development of the Spring Drive caliber and the result is a great mechanical masterpiece.
As a predecessor are the watches with Kinetic calibers; my favorite is the Seiko Ananta...
Extraordinary documentary work by Mr. Tim Masso. Thanks
Hi everyone.... missd the evening show is 6am in Singapore.... awesome show Tim
You said it Tim, original show scripts is as hard as getting a Rolex from an AD.
I followed Tim's advice and bought the GP 80188 40th anniversary Quartz as soon as I found one! Just 40 pieces, truly a rare bird and will compliment my GS 9F and Breitling Rattrapante Mechaquartz, by F.Piguet, which you should have mentioned Tim (it's the best finished/looking Quartz movement ever made in my opinion). Which I all love just as much as my mechanical timepieces.
I wasn't able to find any info on the accuracy of this movement but there seems to be some adjustments on the caliber (labelled 'M1', 'Reset', 'M2' and 'Test' as you can see in the video and some screw that can be turned, possibly a Quartz trimmer/capacitor adjustment?). Any more insight you can share on this model Tim?
Buy a Seiko Astron and call in the day.
Great subject. My personal favorite is Citizen 0100. Especially Limited Edition with ebeloni dial. Ultimate sleeper in my eyes and first position to set only hour while keeping the sec and min running is so cool
You’ve had sooooo many sets over the years Tim!!
Great commentary Tim, as always.
Love the show!!!!
Very interesting episode thanks Super Tim
The White Birch is a mechanical masterpiece, for sure, but how can GS be defacing its dial with an anachronistic logo, made with an pseudo-European gothic typeface, and in such cultural dissociation with its proud Japanese values and the ‘Takumi Spirit’…? Please comment. Thank you 🙏
Stick to love letters.
Tim, I hope it is not a mission of yours to talk down about a certain brand when you get the chance. My next watch will be a GS, gonna pull the trigger in a couple of months. But I did not need negative remarks on rolex to arrive on my decision. It's enough that you tell us that GS make nice watches, without stepping on a different brand in the same breath of air. Just saying, I've watched you for years and you are too good for that sort of shenanigans. Other than that, I loved the episode. I really hope oysterquartz makes a comeback soon, that would be cool. But sadly it would be hard to get lol. Best to you, Tim
TIm like Federico talks watches (I think they were indeed former colleagues selling watches out of FL.) maintain the position of being both salesmen and "influencers." For example Federico consistently trashes Rolex on his videos but that doesn't mean Delray watches (nor Watchbox) doesn't have them for sale at the currently hyped market prices. Of course they do and WB usually has plenty of unused "preowned" models that are never available at the parent company's Rolex AD. As they say bizness is bizness so as always Caveat Emptor when trying to discern a seller's motives beyond making money.