Just bought this watch from a Japanese AD at a great price. I love it. It does weigh exactly 140 grams sized for my 7.25 inch wrist.
@hawkeye454
4 ай бұрын
I just got my first GS. A champagne dial spring drive model. It is the most incredible watch ive ever seen in person, let alone owned.
@hamskyxxx
7 ай бұрын
For a poor man like myself my holy grail watch was the Seiko Speedtimer Panda and I got it today!
@jazzbassjames6403
7 ай бұрын
Ain’t nothing wrong with that. Great watch.
@BennyLlama
7 ай бұрын
Congrats, wear it in good health my man. That's a phenomenal watch
@ryanthomas9306
7 ай бұрын
I’m wearing a red speedtimer ! Only negative is 21 mm lug
@richardgreenway
7 ай бұрын
Fair play mate! Congratulations, I'm looking to get one at some point this year fingers 🤞
@armandr1613
7 ай бұрын
I like that one over this Grand Seiko personally. 😂
@mikekane9213
7 ай бұрын
YES! That's my watch! I love it and I'm wearing it right this very minute! The champagne dial is a killer.
@colintipton3513
7 ай бұрын
I love that you tell us exactly how you got the watch. You tell us what buyee gives you when you mention them in the video and how that turned into this watch. I just really appreciate the 100% transparency. So many people dont do that.
@markdrake934
7 ай бұрын
That champagne dial... perfection. I'm a sucker for a beautiful champagne dial. And that blue GMT hand looks so nice in contrast. I'm envious.
@dfsa635
7 ай бұрын
I bought this very same watch two weeks ago! It's a beauty. The best quartz gmt money can buy. Hooray for us.
@DouglasRosser
7 ай бұрын
If Chronomaster/Grand Seiko are outside of your budget, do yourself a favor and look for watches with the Seiko VH31 movement, which has a 4-ticks per second "sweeping" second hand and generally fairly good accuracy, even for a quartz.
@stevenkelby2169
7 ай бұрын
Any model recommendations?
@DouglasRosser
7 ай бұрын
@@stevenkelby2169 AliExpress has quite a few, if you can stand wearing an homage
@KabobHope
7 ай бұрын
That's a wonderful inexpensive movement.
@markiangooley
2 ай бұрын
It’s an interesting movement but only +-15 seconds per month accuracy is promised, though over a wide range of temperatures, -5C to + 50C (23F - 122F). I assume they’re not doing the usual thermocompensated quartz tricks, or not all of them.
@MarkFenimore
7 ай бұрын
Congrats! I now have two 9F GS's (SBGY019 and SBGX033) and absolutely love them.
@FuquaRomeo
7 ай бұрын
I recently picked up an SBGV245 and I am loving the 9F movement. It is incredibly accurate and the second hand hits its mark flawlessly every single time! And it has good lume! It truly is spectacular!
@RabbitWatchShop
7 ай бұрын
Congrats Jody! You deserve it!
@WatchFocus8800
7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the purchase. That's a lovely watch.
@jimigalahad2
7 ай бұрын
I’ve got the basic 3 hander 37mm gs quartz. Took me way too long to get the bracelet right but it’s nice now. I enjoy it more and more as the days go by.
@zvell636
7 ай бұрын
The new one? Please make a video of it❤
@randolphcirilo4800
7 ай бұрын
It would have been nicer if they made the case thinner. I mean they have about 2-3 mm from hands to crystal!
@TekindusT
7 ай бұрын
Congrats and welcome to the Cult! We happen to join roughly at the same time, I got myself earlier this month a SBGX261, which is supposed to be my only purchase for the year. GS just hits differently. It is such an intentional piece, so carefully engineered for precision, legibility and comfort. It just becomes one wirh my wrist and I just can’t rip that thing off!
@dmks2146
7 ай бұрын
Lovely watch. I had a nerve wrecking "will the bracelet fit" hour with my GS. Understanding that two half links are slightly bigger than a full link helped.
@pittss2c601
7 ай бұрын
I removed 1 large link and 2 small links from the bracelet to obtain a perfect fit on my 7.5" wrist.
@felixangellopezalonso3993
7 ай бұрын
Congrats, enjoy it. I want one spring drive from years ago, maybe one day.
@simptrix007
7 ай бұрын
If I would buy my GS SD again I would go for titanium because for the steel one I feel the weight that is related to spring drive movement being thick. I also feel sad with every scratch it gets.
@sethmoyer
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I bought an SBGE001 a couple years ago because I always wanted one, and I'm not disappointed either! I actually prefer the old double-branded dials because that's what their vintage Grand Seiko dials in the 60s and 70s looked like.
@stefanlakomy6195
Ай бұрын
Another great video, thank you! Have been following you for a couple of years now. I’m a Seiko fan and own two of their divers watches with automatic movements. Both 1960’s recreations and “Made in Japan”, making both time pieces all the more special. In a few days I turn 50 and am wanting to shout myself something special. I have been eyeing off a Grand Seiko SBGX261 as an entry level luxury watch and alternative to an automatic chronometer. Had never really appreciated the accuracy of a quartz movement until I started researching Grand Seiko’s offerings. I live in Brisbane and will be sure to check out the website you mentioned in your video.
@dude28405
7 ай бұрын
Aragon sometimes will put a display back on some of their watches with the ETA Quartz movement to show it off. Unfortunately, sometimes they have some Invicta like leanings wing likes to build 50 mm, but when he goes and builds a smaller watch, it’s usually outstanding Good quality at a good price
@marcelodietrich8674
6 ай бұрын
My goodness she's a SPECTACULARLY GORGEOUS watch! Congratulations on the purchase. 👊🏼
@adk7962
7 ай бұрын
Congrats! This is why we like this channel so much. Your grail is a $2,000 GS Quartz. First the home, now the watch. Sounds like a vehicle purchase may be coming up. When you get your 911 GT3, I would recommend the Touring. Same performance without the giant wing. 😉 Congrats again!
@linvesel
7 ай бұрын
My grail is a $17.5k Casio quartz. I am also in the market for a Corolla Hybrid, but ONLY if I can pay GT3 money for it.
@adk7962
7 ай бұрын
@@linvesel Seestern just dropped a pretty good copy of this watch if you’re not too bothered by Homages/Clomages. I drove my Corolla for 16 years. God bless the Japanese Cars and Watches…
@linvesel
7 ай бұрын
@@adk7962 as you can tell, I am very much bothered by everything. The Corolla you drove was the kind that was very well built and built to last-NOT the kind of Corolla I’m interested in. I meant I want to pay the Porsche GT3 price for a modern Corolla with massive piston ring gaps, the kind that burns 1 qt of oil every 1500 miles from new, with cheap plastic interior and overall engineered to be scrapped within 150k miles.
@adk7962
7 ай бұрын
@@linvesel Ha! I hear you. Yeah. Your money doesn’t go too far these days. Also the people who are worrisome are the ones who are bothered by everything, and thinks they are not. You Sir are at least self aware.
@linvesel
7 ай бұрын
@@adk7962 All my sarcasm aside, have you had any experience with Seestern or San Martin in terms of which is higher quality ?
@angelmonroy7044
7 ай бұрын
A dark grey sailcloth strap or a brown nato would look amazing on this one.
@ImTheDudeMan471
7 ай бұрын
So on my teeny tiny budget, my Seiko 5 SNXS73 silver dial will do just fine. Bought 2 years ago for $70 on Amazon warehouse (like new condition).
@nickwarne
7 ай бұрын
I’m glad you bought a GS. I’ve long wondered what you thought of them. Superb quality aside, it’s the nature themed dials and the spring drive movement that make a GS for me. No other watch movement has that mesmerising secondhand glide. Like you, I’m not a fan of the bracelet. I have a bunch of quality leather straps in various colours, all with QD spring bars (except for the stingray strap, which can’t be cut that finely they tell me).
@saphna2095
7 ай бұрын
he got his grail house, he got his grail watch, he's doing very well it seems:D very happy for you Jody, you earned it!
@scottbeckett4190
7 ай бұрын
Never thought I would be interested in a GS. There is a tiny spark there after your vid. Merci!
@khronokraze
7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the GS! I didn't consider it at the time, but, I guess I picked up a grail watch a few months ago... Something that was on my wish list for a while and expensive to get. But, I finally got an older GS dive watch with a 9F movement. The last time I reset the watch was to Fall back on 11/18/2023. Since then, it has not deviated at all.. ok.. my app says it's averaging +0.01 s/d. Out of my current watch collection, the only watch that rivals in accuracy would be my Casio G-Shock with Bluetooth and Radio synchronization. But, the GS is totally self-reliant in keeping its accuracy without any outside checks and references to maintain its outstanding accuracy. If I'm not mistaken, the service interval for a 9F may be 50 years. Of course you do the battery change every 2 years or so. But, the 9F quartz movement is basically completely sealed with quality parts and assembly. And, the parts are supposed to last about 50 years before one should ever need a replacement or servicing of its components. At least that's what many people seem to say about them.
@joeplatzner6160
7 ай бұрын
Hey, I must have great taste! I just purchased an extremely clean used one of these. I love it. It's truly grab and go, and every time I look at it the dial is amazing!
@seikowatchsan
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations! Wonderful piece of Art! As a owner of a SBGN005 with a 9F86 i absolutely know what it means to have a absolute accurate GS! I thought of the more simpler one you got, but the 24 bezel on mine just gives the watch e sportier look i wanted😎
@marvean2519
7 ай бұрын
They are both absolutely gorgeous! I love high quality quartz watches.
@czguy3045
7 ай бұрын
Hrmm... nice. VERY nice. Much like the Citizen, I thought to myself, 'That is a VERY nice watch - a perfect watch - that I would probably never actually buy!' Not sure which I prefer. I like the dial of the Citizen but the hands of the Seiko. The indices are about equal. I don't know that I'd demand lume on a watch like this so that's a wash but I definitely prefer the branding on the Grand Seiko. Decisions decisions. Think I'd go for the Citizen. I really like that dial. Two very nice watches, my friend.
@TheInsicor
7 ай бұрын
Congrats. I had a SBGN003 and sold it last year, but I'm kinda regretting it. The one thing I didn't love was the mismatch of the sportier case and dressy hands. Might look into one of these bezel-less models. I think the design is a bit more cohesive.
@halfsharona
7 ай бұрын
The dial is called sunburst. It has to be seen to really appreciate the beauty. It's a chameleon; looks white then silver then champagne depending on the angle. The fit and finish is unreal, a real sparkler. Great piece.
@ricodepapa8308
7 ай бұрын
Cheers, Jody! That GS is stunning! A true grail if there ever was one. When will we see you in the new digs? We miss that handsome mug o' yours!
@scottsj4625
7 ай бұрын
Enjoy it, Jody. The 9F quartz is supposed to be one of the most accurate quartz movements on the planet. I do not understand for this price range why they have no micro adjustments and they should have on-the-fly micro-adjustments for this price. It is a lot heavier than I thought it would be being quartz. I guess that bracelet adds a lot of weight to the watch. It is stunning, I have seen only a couple in person. Most of my friends are not into watches besides one and he has collected a bunch of King Seiko watches and those are not cheap either. He uses that service in Japan you mentioned buyme or something like that.
@simonyu8838
7 ай бұрын
I have two Grand Seikos that have their share of scratches as daily wearers. Doesn't detract from my enjoyment. And the indices are still brilliant. That's where the polishing really pops IMO
@tablameister
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Buyee is a great service. I got an awesome deal on a Seiko Astron last year when Buyee had a 20% off coupon. I read somewhere that the Seiko Astrons are made in the same factory as the Grand Seikos and it wouldn't surprise me because the quality of the Astrons is superb. Please consider reviewing an Astron - there are plenty of models to choose from.
@jeanlefranc3817
7 ай бұрын
High end Japanese quartz watches are a category of their own. I own both the Citizen Chronomaster AQ4091-56L and the Grand Seiko SBGN003. The tech, the finishing, the accuracy and the fact that no one has a clue what these watches are and how much they cost bring me an awful lot of satisfaction.
@TheNoe123212321
7 ай бұрын
Very nice piece, my grail is also a Grand Seiko, the SBGA469
@DXPetti
7 ай бұрын
Welcome to the 9F86 crew Jodi. As a (not so new now) parent, I have done a complete 180 of quartz, especially, high end quartz. I appreciate nothing more than picking up my watch and date/time is spot on and ready ago. And the 9F86 are very very spot on. Agree it's a shame about no clear caseback. From my recollection, there is only one quartz GS with a clear caseback sadly
@niksoncutts
7 ай бұрын
But Jody, I thought you were done with Seiko? 😂
@Jardker
7 ай бұрын
I agree with old Jody. Never been a fan of Grand Seiko and that price…for a quartz! Give me a Momentum Sea Quartz any day.
@simptrix007
7 ай бұрын
Every new watch is joy to play with your new toy. I am going for the CW Twelve 36 in Ti next!
@redletterl78
7 ай бұрын
Lovely watch, but I prefer the Chronomaster 🙂. I have 4 quartz watches currently, including 2 solar which are fantastic. I feel like I’m done with buying a mechanicals 😬
@Dean-f2c
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch, and great to see a total lack of quartz snobbery however ironically if I was spending that much money on a watch I think it would have to be mechanical
@eggsII
7 ай бұрын
Nice! I picked up the low-end spring drive a few years back. It’s like a souped-up SARB033. You’re so right about the bracelet though… The only other thing that would make it better is a perpetual calendar feature.
@hammalamiri12
3 ай бұрын
That ‘low end’ spring drive you picked up was the best value / best dimension spring drive grand Seiko ever in my opinion. Gutted I never pulled the trigger when I was offered a 20% discount at my AD a few years back. Enjoy your watch
@eggsII
3 ай бұрын
@@hammalamiri12Agree! It looks good without being flashy and that engine… 🙏🏻
@mjhastings4534
5 ай бұрын
High accuracy quartz just makes sense for a GMT watch. Everyone wants to travel on time all the time
@philspencelayh5464
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations , enjoy. A lot of what you say makes perect sense. I have a couple of nice Seiko quartz in my box I put them right when the clocks go back/forward and change the batteries every few years but rarely take them out, usually its an auto.
@c.s2001
7 ай бұрын
The good thing about Jody’s video is that you don’t get any BS, just GS.
@kiwimark3875
7 ай бұрын
I picked up the SBGN027 on a recent trip to Tokyo, welcome to the club Jody (even though you bought the wrong GS Quartz GMT). 027 is $4900 in Aussie vs $3600 AUD brand new from Seibu department store on Sibuya.
@markplayford5836
7 ай бұрын
Massive congratulations Jody, a real milestone in the collection. I have wanted one for years but the date still bugs me and not keen on the GMT either on that one. However I have a SARB 035 so I have my champagne dial. The Chronomaster therefore I prefer too plus I forgot it never needs a battery, hmmm maybe I could live with the date who knows 🤔Anyhoo just chuffed to mintballs for you 🥂
@WestCoastAce27
7 ай бұрын
Congrats. Champagne dial is on my radar. But you pt out the huge issue: GMT hand does not pop. Like you I have too many blk dial watches - offer this with a gold, yellow, red, or orange GMT hand and it’s an easy buy.
@nottherealaaron
7 ай бұрын
Congrats! I have the SBGN005 9F GMT. It’s my favorite watch in my collection. I gained a single second in 5 months.
@ercanbanka5377
7 ай бұрын
My "Grail" watch is the Bulova Accutron Vintage 214 Spaceview , hard to find an original one for a affordable price .
@Robespierres_Ghost
7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't dream of spending this much on a Quartz. Your wrist so enjoy this battery watch.
@Oak432
7 ай бұрын
Very beautiful watch, a true gentleman watch. Congratulations
@beardsforbirds1858
7 ай бұрын
Seiko is up to something with those clasp gaps, the SARB for example, there would have been zero cost increase to not have the gap. And on a GS? I am convinced they are doing the gap intentionally, but I have no idea why.
@dude28405
7 ай бұрын
I think my grail I’ve been lusting after for a couple years is the Hamilton khaki king with the ivory dial I should just take the plunge. But I need to start selling some of my unused watches because I’m having a storage issue and too many watches are not getting wrist time.
@earthenjadis8199
7 ай бұрын
Buying watches (and other luxury brand items) in Japan isn't cheap - unless you buy them used (中古). I was in Japan over the New Year's break and I bought a pair of "used" Ray Ban sunglasses for the princely sum of 40 Pacific Pesos. It helps that at the moment, the exchange rate between the AUD and Yen is at some of the best rates it's ever been (93-97 yen per $1).
@andrewd7586
7 ай бұрын
I bought my Omega Speedy from Japan a couple of years ago Jody. It was actually an eBay purchase, but was listed as a mint 2002 model. And yes it was mint on arrival! I have bought a number of really nice 2nd hand watches out of Japan & have been more than happy! Having said that I did join Buyee some 6 months ago but to date, have not bought there… ⏳🤔 Nice purchase mate!👏🏼
@kaptnwelpe5322
7 ай бұрын
Congrats! BTW: what about a Video which Casios have the most and best third-party watch straps? I'm somehow into orange and this limits which watches to choose from...
@marcjames3487
7 ай бұрын
Happy for you mate, it's a beauty and one I've often admired. You're right about having at least one Quartz - my Phoibos GMT is incredibly accurate and I've really learned to value that compared to my autos that I love for different reasons !
@CHESSGAMEPR
7 ай бұрын
Can you make a review on Edox Watches. I like them a lot but don't know if I'm paying to much or if it 's at a good value.
@steveb4012
7 ай бұрын
Congrats on picking up your grail watch, very nice indeed. Well done Jody for championing Quartz, I have autos that need baying morning and night , it can be a pain. Solar Quartz is so difficult to argue against, it just works.
@toddmilligan817
7 ай бұрын
I looked into this for my A168 and couldn’t justify the cost. Would love the bronze one!
@NoizeTank
7 ай бұрын
I used to own that Chronomaster and I still own the non-GMT, 44GS version of that Grand Seiko (SBGP001). Nobody does quartz like Japan!
@punkypink83
7 ай бұрын
congrats Jody! i like this way of looking at it. instead of a "one and done grail watch" having a grail per year is a great idea.
@jakelee1344
7 ай бұрын
A question for you, Jody. How does the finishing compare between your GS and Chronomaster? Looking forward to seeing the new digs!
@donnyboon2896
7 ай бұрын
Yes.
@Wim-Minnaard
7 ай бұрын
I have the black dial version for 18 months now. The watch has lost or gained zero seconds since end of March 2023. It has always been accurate within 2 seconds over almost one year.
@sinjinadams2862
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations on obtaining one of your grails. For me, I define a grail as a watch I will never be able to obtain. Fortunately for me, I have the mini grail. These are watches I love but can obtain. At the moment, I have all my mini grails so I feel pretty good about that.
@zyembla
7 ай бұрын
Photography doesn’t do justice to these GS watches, they are gorgeous in person
@touchmylucas115
7 ай бұрын
Love the 9F movement! A 9F GMT is absolutely on my grail list! As time goes by I do find myself preferring quartz more and more. While there do seem to be excellent quartz pieces at the high end of the market, I very much wish there were more quartz + sapphire offerings at the low end.
@netkev92
7 ай бұрын
You found two brands of your favorite watch! Congratulations, and it’ll be fun to hear which one you wear more.
@heyzooz
7 ай бұрын
My new grail is Bulova Lunar Pilot Meteorite. Being limited edition, price will keep going up, doubt Ill ever get one 😢. Congratulations!!
@grahammcdonald
7 ай бұрын
Nice. I love my Seiko Dolce SACM151, with a Gerard Perregeux strap. In my mind my little baby GS.
@alanwright4448
7 ай бұрын
My goodness, what a stunner. I used to have the same opinion of GS but also have done a 180. I don't really do GMTs or dressy but I'm now off to Buyee to search for one of those....or a hat
@AckoMunze
7 ай бұрын
Congrats! Gorgeous watch! But my vote goes to Citizen Chronomaster. Because of your original review of your own white Chronomaster, the image of it got burnt into my retinas, I started daydreaming about it. I must have it now, and it is all 100% your fault🫵...and I love you for it 😉👌👍
@robertostefanowicz9749
7 ай бұрын
Congrats om acquiring your grail watch !!!!!! Wear it in healt and prosperity
@mildmannerededc
7 ай бұрын
Congrats, sir! A beauty to be sure. Enjoy!
@manwithclass09
7 ай бұрын
Great choice Jody - I picked up exactly the same model a couple of years ago!!! Just love it and will never part with it until I am pushing up daisies... Enjoy - and strangely enough - I am also a big fan of Citizen and I am going to pick up your "Grail Citizen" someday - likely next year... Good on you again Jody!
@johngibson7127
7 ай бұрын
Love it....this is a real grown up watch. Ditch the others! Maybe not the erebus.... ive gone over to hi end quartz in the last few years plus my accutron. Cant be bothered with mechanicals anymore. Great review!...loved how you tried to find differences between this and the citizen😂. Youre not fooling anyone! So what if theyre similar
@saevans63
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations Jody! It’s a beautiful piece.
@simsalb
7 ай бұрын
Very nice indeed. Wish you well to wear it, Jody. My GS goal for the collection is the Heritage Collection Shunbun
@ironichumorist
7 ай бұрын
ahhhhhhh nice. business is good! as a tokyo resident i drool over these in showcase windows all the time.
@tineye5100
7 ай бұрын
Mine is the CW Sealander GMT in dragonfly blue. Just got it and it’s gorgeous.
@gwcrispi
7 ай бұрын
I love the snowflake but this is really close second.
@shj2000
7 ай бұрын
Fricking gorgeous watch!
@darkeye77
7 ай бұрын
Great video! I’m predicting this or the Citizen will go within a year. They’re just too similar.
@chrisp.5272
7 ай бұрын
Congrats, I love quartz as well. Wearing my Casio Tiffany Blue with the reliable Miyota 2115 Quartz at the moment. 👌🏼 My grail for 2024 is the Tissot Courtier Quartz as Tom Hiddleston wore in the show “The Night Manager” My only automatic atm is a Steeldive 1953 Submariner homage with the Seiko NH35 movement. You should pick up a Tissot Courtier Quartz, very similar to both the GS, and Citizen.
@rayharrison6400
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful watches
@seandavie3672
7 ай бұрын
Well done Jody. My GS sbgn007 is one of my favourite pieces. Plus it's hotroded to 5 seconds per year. In practice the 9F is set and forget.
@bshapiro11
7 ай бұрын
Amazing piece Jody - CONGRATS!
@Discoworx
7 ай бұрын
This definitely has my attention. I like that it's attainable.
@watchmetwist
7 ай бұрын
Congrats, Jodi!
@mtnvalley9298
7 ай бұрын
Me too yesterday a GS SBGJ273 Yuka Momiji. I can't wait!!
@jamessmith6402
7 ай бұрын
Fabulous watch what a winner 👍
@Spectrecontrol
7 ай бұрын
Congrats on the grail! So good to get it early and enjoy throughout the year
@mell3109
7 ай бұрын
Between the Citizen and the GS, which one is correct? There was a few seconds between them! I would have defo had a beat off (although that doesn’t sound right 😂) by seeing which is better over the year
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