This channel is just delivering interesting content, video after video. Over the course of two years my love for watches has grown so much, because of this channel.Thanks Teddy.
Obviously there are a lot of crinkly off white things around the headquarters. Add to that those riveting three hands rotating smoothly around in a circle which is just mesmerizing. Pair that with a uninspiring same as it ever was light bracelet or strap and boom you have the three pillars of the GS brand.
they wont, its in their blood and culture to always evolve and innovate, not like this other brand i know whose sole value today is because they made it seem like theyre products are "limited". Grand Seiko might lead the market in the future, they are ahead in watchmaking aspects, they are gaining popularity as a brand, they dont just release things to stay relevant, they release things to show their levels.
I know English isn’t always the first language of some of the other individuals you’ve interviewed, so that’s a factor I’m sure, but man Joe is like elite at selling his brand. His enthusiasm and clear depth of knowledge for each piece he talks about is evident and makes his interviews seem so much more authentic. That said, beautiful pieces, just wish the sport watches had some smaller dimensions. The blue ushio looks amazing, just 0% chance I can wear that without looking like a child wearing their parents clothes
I just picked up my first GS today in Ginza, Tokyo. The photos and videos do not do their watches justice they are just breathtaking I ended up buying the beautiful snowflake. What set them apart was the pride of craftsmanship and service I got in the store they even have a nearby museum they walked me over to. Just an incredible brand with people who have a passion for watches and treat their customers rightly so. Unlike my shit experience at the nearby Rolex AD with 8 staff who couldn’t be bothered with you because they “don’t” have inventory (unless you bribe them or buy 5 watches at a time)
Yo Teddy is a bad ass professional, he allows the spokesman to take him through the catalog of timepieces without so much as a whimper or misstimed interjection. Truly high class interview. The love and appreciation for these watches comes through in the way they handle and discuss the horology of these amazing bits of engineering. Truly the succinct and subtle nuances of the conversation easily reflect the understated and classy demeanor of Grand Seiko ! Well done Lads !! I am a sucker for that white birch My Oh My ...
@@chiguy750 I've gone gone trough the Seiko Ananta and GS phase damn nearly a decade ago. It was all nice, but then I've came to the conclusion that I don't really really wanna get into the culture of people who watch censored porn, have suicidal tendencies and make ugly cars. That was the end of my affair with that part of Asia.
The more I see, the more I fall in love with Grand Seiko! The quality and craftsmanship are AMAZING! The same can be said for this channel Teddy! I've been a subscriber for quite a few years and you have stepped up your game. BEST WATCH CHANNEL ON TH-cam!
Grand Seiko just does it the right way. Their brand is solidified now and stands unique amongst others which I love. I will say that as much as I love their marketing it’s really once I got one on my wrist that I truly understood the quality and beauty of them. Each one is just feels incredibly special on the wrist. I have Rolex, Zenith and Omega and Grand Seiko easily holds its own in that company for me.
I have my GS Snowflake that I wore over Christmas Holidays. Love the watch. People ask me about it. I don't wear it everyday, I like to keep it like new.
Personally, realllyyy digging the tokyo lion. The sharp angles really give the watch some unique identity, and the dial is amazing as expected. I love how thin the bezel looks too
Thank you Teddy for showcasing all of the new watches in 2023 Watches & Wonders you have done a brilliant job! These watches are absolutely fantastic, it is clear that the watch market is starting to become extremely diverse and monololies are beginning to vanish.
Love, love, love the rose gold Grand Seiko SBGY026. The play of the dial design against the rose gold case is beautiful. I appreciate the lack of the power display and the calendar. Simplicity of design means that there are no extraneous items on the dial face to detract from the overall beauty of the watch!
The beauty of GS is the fact that there's always a lot of thought, design, and engineering involved in every watch they make. You have to do your research (or watch a Teddy & Joe video) to really appreciate the process that GS really go through when making their watches. After which, you can't help but appreciate the brand and the watches they release. I was initially not too excited with what was showcased in W&W this year but upon watching this video, I can now say that GS is still one of my favourite brands.
Hi Teddy, GS Snowflake was my first Grand Seiko and it remains one of my very favourite watches. It’s the one I would grab in a fire, leaving my 5 Omegas and 1 Rolex behind. However, intrigued by the technology I’ve recently bought a Seiko Astron Solar GPS SSJ005J1. Mightily impressed, it certainly has a GS feel to the construction and love the Solar charge and GPS timekeeping. Worth a look. Keep up the great work. Would love you to do a visit to GS in Japan. Best Wishes, Peter
Thank you for making this comprehensive video. I was always a GS admirer. But now with a better understanding of every small detail and the significance that goes into each unique design, I now have a greater admiration for these stunning time pieces.
Teddy, You introduced me to Grams Seiko. Thank you. Hands down in my humble opinion, technologically the most impressive brands in the industry. WOW!!!
It’s always a pleasant surprise for me when a “sales & mktg” guy intimately knows his stuff, as Joe obviously does! (As a car guy from way back, I heard “you know so much, you should sell cars,” to which I had to reply “they want salesmen who can sell ice to Eskimos, not product experts knowing stuff”)
I love the fact Japanese culture has always taken inspiration from their natural surroundings. So all the disrespect aside, Grand Seiko will always have plenty of new ideas and inspiration, because their culture and their geography is so diverse, and their artisans are some of the best in the world.
these are the most beautiful timepieces i have ever seen! really appreciate these videos explaining the lovely details of each watch! im a new fan and a big fan!
Your coverage of watches and wonders is the best out there that I’ve seen or found. Well done I love the lake suwa. Simple but so elegant and quite sporty at the same time. With a knock out movement. Just great Thanks Teddy
I own a GS and worked hard to be able to afford it, if i won the lottery i would buy the tentagraph straight away, for me, no other brand makes watches like Grand Seiko does , the quality, the style the innovation! Amazing
16:35 Its amazing when Joe describes how the Japanese treat the metals of the watch, it just shows how advanced in metallurgy Japan is, and how that is translated to their watches.
I want a sports Grand Seiko in my collection. I hate dates on watches, and I prefer 38-40mm. I have no idea why GS persists on making giant watches AND slapping a date on every single one of them.
That rose gold dress watch has no day or date or power reserve indicator (on the dial anyway), and is only 10.2 mm thick (he didn’t say the case diameter, but I’ll bet it’s around 40 mm).
@@DeeEllEff I was talking about sports watches. Do japanese people have 9 inch wrists?! What the heck is up with grand seiko sizing?? And why slap a date on EVERY SINGLE sports watch?
Love their dials but also find that they tend to recycle their dial patterns and just change the colour and say it was inspired by another form of nature. Anyone else feel the same? Either way great coverage Teddy! Loving the w&w vids recently
Funny, I was just re-watching introduction to Grand Seiko video from last year and I get the notification for this one, I've been a huge fan of Seiko for some time but picked up my first GS recently and have been getting more and more fascinated with their offerings, what a treat this video was, thanks Teddy!
The White birch might be my favorite watch out right now... and then the Majestic White Birch came out and I was like (drool). At least the majjestic I know i'll never own... original White birch is still the top of my list!
Same! I’ve tried it in and it absolutely moved me to have it on my wrist unlike many other nice watches I’ve tried on. Hard to explain why but it’s just very special.
Joe's the best representative of any brand I've seen in a long time; the only people who I've seen who do a comparable job tend to be founders of the companies themselves. Currently staying a few blocks from the Ginza GS store; this makes it much harder to decide which GS to buy. I've always wanted a Spring Drive with the power reserve not on dial, but automatic, and now I have multiple great choices (and a relatively cheap Yen...)
Grand Seiko , my favorite is the hi beat 36000 , but all this years models are really a watch connoisseur pieces even if you are not a spring drive guy . Thank you for the presentation.
Mr Kirk does a most excellent job! A first class representative. Some absolutely beautiful watches - the Evo 9 Suwa is certainly on my short list. Nonetheless, I think GS's sports watches still lag their (lower tier!) Swiss competition: their dimensions are still too large and the legibility of the various hands is only so-so (especially the lume). That they still struggle to deliver a great diver, with all their Seiko heritage, I find ironic. I'd also like GS to look beyond dial pattern as their go-to. Some of their earlier designs were more subtle and abundance detracts.
This very professional and in-depth presentation of GS‘s 2023 lineup is much appreciated. It provides a lot of interesting background on the new models and makes what has been accomplished even more evident and impressive. Also great to see you two wearing the SLGH005 as I sit here wearing mine, and to hear about how the increased efficiency of the dual impulse escapement was central to developing the new Tentagraph.
Yo Teddy, I appreciate you reigniting my passion for traditional timepieces! I like smartwatches, but it's hard to deny the art and craft of a beautifully crafted dial and bezel! I picked up a dark blue Tissot PRX 35mm, a Red Orient Kamasu II, and a White dial Orient Symphony IV! My next watch will be Seiko and then Citizen. 😁
Thanks for all your impute about the watches from your point of view but I think that it is worth it having 1 myself in the very near future and expecting it 4 myself and I would like to thank all of comment's Thank-you so much good buy.
Great interview! I am so impressed with Grand Seiko, and Joe Kirk is a a fabulous spokesman for the brand. The first watch shown, the green GMT, is my favorite. Truly stunning, as all GS pieces are.
Great video as always Teddy!!! @Joe Kirk, I just looooove what you guys do at Grand Seiko. Big fan!!! I'd like to see more alternative models for women/smaller wrists that are at an entry level in your catalogue outside of the snowflake, like the SBJP or SBGX lines (I know SBGX is 37mm, but it's still too big), so really looking forward for such releases in order to get one!!
I wasn’t expecting Seiko to have so much “story” for watches that need no words when shown. It’s almost like a salesman trying to sell you something at 3 times it’s price…
Interesting that rather than fixing known issues with the 9SA5 movement, they decide to continue to release additional watches that use that movement. My green birch has now been with Grand Seiko twice as long as it has been on my wrist.
I've only been following this channel for a few weeks but it has revolutionised my knowledge of watches and rekindled my long dormant interest in watch ownership. Then we have a powerhouse combo of GS, Joe Kirk, and Teddy. One day I would love to hear about the history of Joe Kirk in GS. He is incredibly passionate about the brand and watches.
These Japanese watches are such a breath of fresh air after the same old Swiss offer. I refuse to go down on my knees and beg a brand, please sir, can I buy your products. This GS guy seems very professional. Thank you for the video.
Grand Seiko certainly has some spectacular dials. While incorporating the world renowned Japanese esthetic I could never figure out why they put the power reserve indicator on the face of the watch. Seems recent models have moved it to the back. Now if we can get Muhle Glashutte to rework the Teutonia small seconds.......
The attention to detail and performance of GS I would choose over a Rolex any day of the week. I think if they made a GH version of the reverso with birch case and dial on one side and snowflake on the other would sell like no other...
Thank you Teddy, let me tell you i really really enjoy your shows and you're doing fantastic presentation jobs. I also follow you on Facebook, you have been giving me great horological knowledge and you need to hear feedbacks from us. God Bless.
The Grand Seiko watches are really beautiful on the eye & I also love the enthusiasm of the representative. The previous Grand Seiko review Teddy did with Joe was a great watch too. I would love to own a tentagraph one day. I am really enjoying this series of reviews with a different maker each day - keep up the great work Teddy.
@ᴛᴇᴅᴅʏ ʙᴀʟᴅᴀssᴀʀʀᴇ Thanks Teddy but I don't need anything - I just wrote to say ty for what you do in showing me the wonderful watches available out there
A 39-40mm 200m GS quartz chronograph is something I would like to see. I have learned to love my SBGN005 quartz more than my Navitimer, Submariner, GP, and many others. I wonder if GS sees HAQ as a growth segment or not.
If that blue diver was like 2mm smaller and thinner it’d be fantastic. It seems like a diver that finally has its own personality, but at its size its not even an option
This may be kind of rude to write under a Video about Seiko watches, but have you ever heard of the brand ''Eichmüller'' from Germany? If not, you could take a look at them as they make great watches. I had mine for 30 years now and It's still as great as It was on the first day
MVMT … if that got teddy’s attention that’s how I got into watches (and John Mayer 😅) Thank you for this video .. oris is to be my next purchase but this gentleman makes me want to buy SEIKO !
Dečko je zaista posvećen ovom poslu i vidi se da zna ili ga je neko mnogo dobro naučio ipak mislim da je premlad da govori o ovim satovima o ovome treba govoriti neko sa mnogo mnogo većim iskustvom minimum 60 i kusur godina starost ali bez obzira emisija je perfektna tedi svaka čast pratim tvoj rad pozdrav
That is my watch. I found it petite compared to the previous watches I have owned. I also have an Apple Watch Ultra and it makes my SBGE285 look very small.
As a noob to the watch world, Grand Seiko (and the normal Seiko) seem to tell the customer "you should spend your money on this watch because it can do xyz for you and has this really cool technology under the dial, which is really cool (inspired by the view from our parking lot obv) btw" while something 'flexy' like Rolex is busy trying to sell me on the PERCIEVED value that owning a Rolex would put on you and not the value that the actual product would give you. As an Engineer with an MBA that's the exact kind of brand philosophy and positioning I can get behind tbf.
Hi Teddy, would like to request a video on wedding watches, particularly options for the groom. You had one 4 years ago, maybe you have more options in mind now. Looking forward to this content. Thanks and more power to your channel!
The SLGA019 is everything I could want in a GS. I love the dial! I was not a fan of the gold details on the SLGA007 and being in titanium is also a plus. Now I have to find at least 10 grand somewhere....
I love Grand Seiko, love Joe!! He’s the perfect brand representative
agree! and I feel like he has improved as a brand ambassador. I didn't enjoy him the first time Teddy had him on, but this time very much so!
Totally agree!!! So passionate about the brand, and for good reason!!!
Yeah, he really transfers the passion for GS. Gets you hyped about these movements even though I'm normally not that into them.
Would you buy one? I ve never seen people with a GS on their wrist. Of course they sell but really? 10K?
You can see Joe's passion for Grand Seiko, which goes beyond his day-to-day work. One of my favourite guests on the channel.
Agreed! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate
I was also very impressed, Sounds like a nice guy with a lot of knowledge
it's part of the brand. you can feel the motive being pushed down the chain of commandment. true leadership in a company stands behind their ethics
I’m thinking the whole time, this guy could have his own channel. So much knowledge.
This channel is just delivering interesting content, video after video. Over the course of two years my love for watches has grown so much, because of this channel.Thanks Teddy.
Thank you for watching, Alexander!
Fully agree....!!
I love Joe's approach vs. the other brands' speakers.
I often wonder if I’ll still be alive when Grand Seiko eventually run out of things outside the office window to inspire their watches
I can see it now “this newest dial was inspired by a piece of gum on the sidewalk outside of the grand seiko office.”
Obviously there are a lot of crinkly off white things around the headquarters. Add to that those riveting three hands rotating smoothly around in a circle which is just mesmerizing. Pair that with a uninspiring same as it ever was light bracelet or strap and boom you have the three pillars of the GS brand.
@@Oakley5100 oh wait Rolex already did that
they wont, its in their blood and culture to always evolve and innovate, not like this other brand i know whose sole value today is because they made it seem like theyre products are "limited". Grand Seiko might lead the market in the future, they are ahead in watchmaking aspects, they are gaining popularity as a brand, they dont just release things to stay relevant, they release things to show their levels.
That's why their designers are always in office, they walk out after work and see something then walk back "inspired".
I know English isn’t always the first language of some of the other individuals you’ve interviewed, so that’s a factor I’m sure, but man Joe is like elite at selling his brand. His enthusiasm and clear depth of knowledge for each piece he talks about is evident and makes his interviews seem so much more authentic.
That said, beautiful pieces, just wish the sport watches had some smaller dimensions. The blue ushio looks amazing, just 0% chance I can wear that without looking like a child wearing their parents clothes
GS never cease to amaze. The green GMT and blue diver totally got me.
Best part is they double as dinner plates!
I recently bought the green GMT. More beautiful in person & stunning in natural sunlight. I highly recommend it for your collection.
just say u got a bitch wrist.
Agree! The green GMT is my favorite. So beautiful.
I just picked up my first GS today in Ginza, Tokyo. The photos and videos do not do their watches justice they are just breathtaking I ended up buying the beautiful snowflake. What set them apart was the pride of craftsmanship and service I got in the store they even have a nearby museum they walked me over to. Just an incredible brand with people who have a passion for watches and treat their customers rightly so. Unlike my shit experience at the nearby Rolex AD with 8 staff who couldn’t be bothered with you because they “don’t” have inventory (unless you bribe them or buy 5 watches at a time)
That “museum” is actually just old stock they couldn’t move.
Yo Teddy is a bad ass professional, he allows the spokesman to take him through the catalog of timepieces without so much as a whimper or misstimed interjection. Truly high class interview. The love and appreciation for these watches comes through in the way they handle and discuss the horology of these amazing bits of engineering. Truly the succinct and subtle nuances of the conversation easily reflect the understated and classy demeanor of Grand Seiko !
Well done Lads !! I am a sucker for that white birch My Oh My ...
Grand Seko deserves so much appreciation in the watching community. The craftsmanship of their watches are 10x better than most Swiss watches
Maybe on par and a little bit extra for the price, but let's not go over the hill here.
@@1u5t1n Dewan probably wants a Submariner or Daytona but they are too expensive and currently unobtainable.
@@chiguy750 I've gone gone trough the Seiko Ananta and GS phase damn nearly a decade ago.
It was all nice, but then I've came to the conclusion that I don't really really wanna get into the culture of people who watch censored porn, have suicidal tendencies and make ugly cars.
That was the end of my affair with that part of Asia.
dont see you own one
@@1u5t1n Lexus LC500 is one of the most beautiful and desired cars in the world.
These watches are just insane. I will absolutely have one in my collection in the next 5 years. And joe is a great presenter!
cant wait for the watch that is inspired by the tree on the left corner next to the bus station 250km behind grand seiko factory!
a dial with 40% green brush strokes, and 60% straight brown hardwood pattern LOL
gonna be a banger
I love when you two get together. Both so passionate and knowledgeable about the brand.
This has become my favourite annual watch video. Loved last year and this year even better. Drooling over the tentagraph.
Wow! Joe really knows his stuff. I loved his references to Japanese taste when explaining the reasoning behind the various GS models
The more I see, the more I fall in love with Grand Seiko! The quality and craftsmanship are AMAZING! The same can be said for this channel Teddy! I've been a subscriber for quite a few years and you have stepped up your game. BEST WATCH CHANNEL ON TH-cam!
Grand Seiko just does it the right way. Their brand is solidified now and stands unique amongst others which I love. I will say that as much as I love their marketing it’s really once I got one on my wrist that I truly understood the quality and beauty of them. Each one is just feels incredibly special on the wrist. I have Rolex, Zenith and Omega and Grand Seiko easily holds its own in that company for me.
I have my GS Snowflake that I wore over Christmas Holidays. Love the watch. People ask me about it. I don't wear it everyday, I like to keep it like new.
Joe is the single best presenter of his brand on the market. I'm not just talking watches, I'm talking ANY brand. GS is lucky to have him.
Personally, realllyyy digging the tokyo lion. The sharp angles really give the watch some unique identity, and the dial is amazing as expected. I love how thin the bezel looks too
Thank you Teddy for showcasing all of the new watches in 2023 Watches & Wonders you have done a brilliant job! These watches are absolutely fantastic, it is clear that the watch market is starting to become extremely diverse and monololies are beginning to vanish.
Love, love, love the rose gold Grand Seiko SBGY026. The play of the dial design against the rose gold case is beautiful. I appreciate the lack of the power display and the calendar. Simplicity of design means that there are no extraneous items on the dial face to detract from the overall beauty of the watch!
The beauty of GS is the fact that there's always a lot of thought, design, and engineering involved in every watch they make. You have to do your research (or watch a Teddy & Joe video) to really appreciate the process that GS really go through when making their watches. After which, you can't help but appreciate the brand and the watches they release.
I was initially not too excited with what was showcased in W&W this year but upon watching this video, I can now say that GS is still one of my favourite brands.
Hi Teddy, GS Snowflake was my first Grand Seiko and it remains one of my very favourite watches. It’s the one I would grab in a fire, leaving my 5 Omegas and 1 Rolex behind. However, intrigued by the technology I’ve recently bought a Seiko Astron Solar GPS SSJ005J1. Mightily impressed, it certainly has a GS feel to the construction and love the Solar charge and GPS timekeeping. Worth a look.
Keep up the great work. Would love you to do a visit to GS in Japan.
Best Wishes, Peter
I love this Grand Seiko series. I love their watches and thinking of picking one up soon. This really helps!
If GS would release a Tentagraph in 38/39 mm like the SSC813P1 it would be a HIT and I definitely would buy one !
Thank you for making this comprehensive video. I was always a GS admirer. But now with a better understanding of every small detail and the significance that goes into each unique design, I now have a greater admiration for these stunning time pieces.
I’m new to watches and a complete novice but these two mens passion and enthusiasm is infectious.
Those white birches on your wrists are absolutely stunning. I couldn't stop looking at them the whole way.
I want that damn blue dial dive watch. Its exactly what I wanted grand seiko to make.
Teddy, You introduced me to Grams Seiko. Thank you. Hands down in my humble opinion, technologically the most impressive brands in the industry. WOW!!!
Joe's awesome, love seeing him in the channel.
It’s always a pleasant surprise for me when a “sales & mktg” guy intimately knows his stuff, as Joe obviously does! (As a car guy from way back, I heard “you know so much, you should sell cars,” to which I had to reply “they want salesmen who can sell ice to Eskimos, not product experts knowing stuff”)
I love the fact Japanese culture has always taken inspiration from their natural surroundings. So all the disrespect aside, Grand Seiko will always have plenty of new ideas and inspiration, because their culture and their geography is so diverse, and their artisans are some of the best in the world.
these are the most beautiful timepieces i have ever seen! really appreciate these videos explaining the lovely details of each watch! im a new fan and a big fan!
I am always impressed by the comprehensive and well articulated product knowledge that Joe demonstrates ALWAYS. Impressive.
Your coverage of watches and wonders is the best out there that I’ve seen or found. Well done
I love the lake suwa. Simple but so elegant and quite sporty at the same time. With a knock out movement. Just great
Thanks Teddy
Love the GMT spring drive
I own a GS and worked hard to be able to afford it, if i won the lottery i would buy the tentagraph straight away, for me, no other brand makes watches like Grand Seiko does , the quality, the style the innovation! Amazing
GS slowly becoming my favorite watch brand. Beautiful pieces with incredible engineering. Can’t wait for your visit to their factory!
Thanks again Teddy and Joe. I love these one on ones.
16:35 Its amazing when Joe describes how the Japanese treat the metals of the watch, it just shows how advanced in metallurgy Japan is, and how that is translated to their watches.
So what’s keeping them from making a decent metal bracelet?
I want a sports Grand Seiko in my collection. I hate dates on watches, and I prefer 38-40mm. I have no idea why GS persists on making giant watches AND slapping a date on every single one of them.
That rose gold dress watch has no day or date or power reserve indicator (on the dial anyway), and is only 10.2 mm thick (he didn’t say the case diameter, but I’ll bet it’s around 40 mm).
@@DeeEllEff I was talking about sports watches. Do japanese people have 9 inch wrists?! What the heck is up with grand seiko sizing?? And why slap a date on EVERY SINGLE sports watch?
Love their dials but also find that they tend to recycle their dial patterns and just change the colour and say it was inspired by another form of nature. Anyone else feel the same? Either way great coverage Teddy! Loving the w&w vids recently
Funny, I was just re-watching introduction to Grand Seiko video from last year and I get the notification for this one, I've been a huge fan of Seiko for some time but picked up my first GS recently and have been getting more and more fascinated with their offerings, what a treat this video was, thanks Teddy!
The White birch might be my favorite watch out right now... and then the Majestic White Birch came out and I was like (drool). At least the majjestic I know i'll never own... original White birch is still the top of my list!
Same! I’ve tried it in and it absolutely moved me to have it on my wrist unlike many other nice watches I’ve tried on. Hard to explain why but it’s just very special.
Meet Joe a few times (LA, New York recently), super down to earth guy. Thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and humility.
I own one of those sbgy026 and Joe is exactly right. The rose gold definitely makes the dial seem more consistently pink.
The way GS cowork with nature and have an underated look is perfect, love the dress
Rose gold.
I met Joe at a GS9 event, very nice guy. Proud of the brand, extremely knowledgeable.
Joe's the best representative of any brand I've seen in a long time; the only people who I've seen who do a comparable job tend to be founders of the companies themselves.
Currently staying a few blocks from the Ginza GS store; this makes it much harder to decide which GS to buy. I've always wanted a Spring Drive with the power reserve not on dial, but automatic, and now I have multiple great choices (and a relatively cheap Yen...)
Grand Seiko , my favorite is the hi beat 36000 , but all this years models are really a watch connoisseur pieces even if you are not a spring drive guy . Thank you for the presentation.
Not seen GS get the love they deserve out of all the watches and wonders videos
Mr Kirk does a most excellent job! A first class representative. Some absolutely beautiful watches - the Evo 9 Suwa is certainly on my short list. Nonetheless, I think GS's sports watches still lag their (lower tier!) Swiss competition: their dimensions are still too large and the legibility of the various hands is only so-so (especially the lume). That they still struggle to deliver a great diver, with all their Seiko heritage, I find ironic. I'd also like GS to look beyond dial pattern as their go-to. Some of their earlier designs were more subtle and abundance detracts.
Joe seems to have the most in-depth knowledge about his products compared to any other brand-ambassador I have seen!
So true.
joe is just incredible, if he's not a CEO he should be, never in my years come across someone who loves 100% what he does.. joe you are a superstar.
This very professional and in-depth presentation of GS‘s 2023 lineup is much appreciated. It provides a lot of interesting background on the new models and makes what has been accomplished even more evident and impressive. Also great to see you two wearing the SLGH005 as I sit here wearing mine, and to hear about how the increased efficiency of the dual impulse escapement was central to developing the new Tentagraph.
nothing professional about it, just showing static photos of watches and none of them working is stupid.
Yo Teddy, I appreciate you reigniting my passion for traditional timepieces! I like smartwatches, but it's hard to deny the art and craft of a beautifully crafted dial and bezel!
I picked up a dark blue Tissot PRX 35mm, a Red Orient Kamasu II, and a White dial Orient Symphony IV! My next watch will be Seiko and then Citizen. 😁
The SBGY026 is my winner by far! Such a beautiful masterpiece. I also think their sporty versions near more tweaking like their new chronograph
The geometry of the hour markers are just uniquely detailed and so cool.
Thanks for all your impute about the watches from your point of view but I think that it is worth it having 1 myself in the very near future and expecting it 4 myself and I would like to thank all of comment's Thank-you so much good buy.
THIS IS THE ONE WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
Great interview! I am so impressed with Grand Seiko, and Joe Kirk is a a fabulous spokesman for the brand. The first watch shown, the green GMT, is my favorite. Truly stunning, as all GS pieces are.
White birch.... wow! Thanks for this gentlemen.
Great video as always Teddy!!! @Joe Kirk, I just looooove what you guys do at Grand Seiko. Big fan!!! I'd like to see more alternative models for women/smaller wrists that are at an entry level in your catalogue outside of the snowflake, like the SBJP or SBGX lines (I know SBGX is 37mm, but it's still too big), so really looking forward for such releases in order to get one!!
Thanks Teddy for all these amazing interviews
I wasn’t expecting Seiko to have so much “story” for watches that need no words when shown. It’s almost like a salesman trying to sell you something at 3 times it’s price…
Joe is an amazing rep for the GS brand! Bravo!
Interesting that rather than fixing known issues with the 9SA5 movement, they decide to continue to release additional watches that use that movement. My green birch has now been with Grand Seiko twice as long as it has been on my wrist.
Yeah but…zaratsu!!!
I've only been following this channel for a few weeks but it has revolutionised my knowledge of watches and rekindled my long dormant interest in watch ownership. Then we have a powerhouse combo of GS, Joe Kirk, and Teddy. One day I would love to hear about the history of Joe Kirk in GS. He is incredibly passionate about the brand and watches.
These Japanese watches are such a breath of fresh air after the same old Swiss offer. I refuse to go down on my knees and beg a brand, please sir, can I buy your products. This GS guy seems very professional. Thank you for the video.
F Rolex, and I say that as an owner of 2.
Love the green GMT as it reminds me of my SBGJ239
The Grand Seiko is definitely right up there in the luxury watch category.
Grand Seiko certainly has some spectacular dials. While incorporating the world renowned Japanese esthetic I could never figure out why they put the power reserve indicator on the face of the watch. Seems recent models have moved it to the back. Now if we can get Muhle Glashutte to rework the Teutonia small seconds.......
That second one, the Tokyo Lion - the dial's basically OSB like the sheet material for a shed roof panel, painted white - genius 😆
The attention to detail and performance of GS I would choose over a Rolex any day of the week. I think if they made a GH version of the reverso with birch case and dial on one side and snowflake on the other would sell like no other...
Thank you Teddy, let me tell you i really really enjoy your shows and you're doing fantastic presentation jobs. I also follow you on Facebook, you have been giving me great horological knowledge and you need to hear feedbacks from us. God Bless.
The Grand Seiko watches are really beautiful on the eye & I also love the enthusiasm of the representative. The previous Grand Seiko review Teddy did with Joe was a great watch too. I would love to own a tentagraph one day. I am really enjoying this series of reviews with a different maker each day - keep up the great work Teddy.
@ᴛᴇᴅᴅʏ ʙᴀʟᴅᴀssᴀʀʀᴇ Thanks Teddy but I don't need anything - I just wrote to say ty for what you do in showing me the wonderful watches available out there
Beautiful peices!
A 39-40mm 200m GS quartz chronograph is something I would like to see. I have learned to love my SBGN005 quartz more than my Navitimer, Submariner, GP, and many others. I wonder if GS sees HAQ as a growth segment or not.
If that blue diver was like 2mm smaller and thinner it’d be fantastic. It seems like a diver that finally has its own personality, but at its size its not even an option
This may be kind of rude to write under a Video about Seiko watches,
but have you ever heard of the brand ''Eichmüller'' from Germany?
If not, you could take a look at them as they make great watches.
I had mine for 30 years now and It's still as great as It was on the first day
Great job Teddy and the crew 🎉🎉
That white lion dial is pure fire. Love it. Roar!
PS like all of your interviews, this was top notch @teddy!
To say Joe is an asset to Grand Seiko is an understatement .
MVMT … if that got teddy’s attention that’s how I got into watches (and John Mayer 😅)
Thank you for this video .. oris is to be my next purchase but this gentleman makes me want to buy SEIKO !
Wow! This guy really knows his stuff! Great interview!
Fantastic video. Thanks!
i absolutely love the spring drive GMT and what grand seiko means but 44mm is ridiculously huge for no reason
He is the GS man! Explained many things!
Great video; thanks Teddy and Joe. I think we all want to have one of these watches on our wrist.
As always, see you next year! What a great conversation! Please meet him more often 😂
Dečko je zaista posvećen ovom poslu i vidi se da zna ili ga je neko mnogo dobro naučio ipak mislim da je premlad da govori o ovim satovima o ovome treba govoriti neko sa mnogo mnogo većim iskustvom minimum 60 i kusur godina starost ali bez obzira emisija je perfektna tedi svaka čast pratim tvoj rad pozdrav
Glad to hear that they've been able to slim down the spring drive movement! A slimmer SBGE285 would make a very strong case for my first GS
That is my watch. I found it petite compared to the previous watches I have owned. I also have an Apple Watch Ultra and it makes my SBGE285 look very small.
As a noob to the watch world, Grand Seiko (and the normal Seiko) seem to tell the customer "you should spend your money on this watch because it can do xyz for you and has this really cool technology under the dial, which is really cool (inspired by the view from our parking lot obv) btw" while something 'flexy' like Rolex is busy trying to sell me on the PERCIEVED value that owning a Rolex would put on you and not the value that the actual product would give you.
As an Engineer with an MBA that's the exact kind of brand philosophy and positioning I can get behind tbf.
Joe the GS legend is back!
YES!
White birch always gets me
Hi Teddy, would like to request a video on wedding watches, particularly options for the groom. You had one 4 years ago, maybe you have more options in mind now. Looking forward to this content. Thanks and more power to your channel!
The SLGA019 is everything I could want in a GS. I love the dial! I was not a fan of the gold details on the SLGA007 and being in titanium is also a plus. Now I have to find at least 10 grand somewhere....