GRAND SEIKO 9F Quartz! The Ideal First Luxury Watch? (SBGV215)

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Жыл бұрын

My experience buying a pre-owned 'grail' watch from Japan has been first class! Grand Seiko's handmade 9F Quartz movements are one of the best options around for those seeking a true luxury handcrafted watch at an affordable budget. They retail at half the price of Grand Seiko's other movements, have a 50 year service interval ( yes 50 years!!) and often have dials that are simple, timeless and classical in layout.
This model, the SBGV 215, has elegant everyday proportions that will suit a variety of wrist sizes, with a deep black gloss dial, Zaratsu polished 39mm case and slim 10mm thickness. Even better value pre-owned, you will find cherished examples at less than half their retail price.

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@greenerick 2 ай бұрын

I am the proud owner of a Grand Seiko quartz watch, and I must express my utmost satisfaction with its exceptional performance. It boasts an impressive accuracy of merely 10 seconds per year, which, remarkably, surpasses its stated specifications in real-world usage. Given its quartz nature, it is highly probable that this timepiece will endure for my entire lifetime. In my humble opinion, Grand Seiko quartz watches stand tall among the finest in the world. I appreciate your attention to this matter. Indeed, it employs a quartz movement, but it distinguishes itself from conventional quartz movements by incorporating jewels, much like an automatic movement. I extend my gratitude for your excellent video presentation on KZfaq.

@perfectwrist23 2 ай бұрын

Well thank you for such a thoughtful message. I agree!

@LTTang Жыл бұрын

Such a great choice. Like pretty much anything Japanese, simplicity outshines excess. There is nothing more intriguing than a deep black dial. Congrats and welcome to this illness, we call the watch hobby.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@gmshadowtraders Жыл бұрын

Holy moly! That GS case is so unique, have never seen it before

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Took some hunting

@jaron8306 3 ай бұрын

Wunderschön. Reine Ästhetik.

@blairdalgleish8247 Жыл бұрын

Love the inky black dial

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Me too

@jayhalo3883 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the purchase, Grand Seiko Quartz are one of my favorite watches. While I'm more of an omega guy, I do appreciate the Grand Seiko's, let's just say, there is a reason why I call Grand Seiko's "Art Watches" (because of how beautiful and simple they are). Wear it well, and take care of it, it will take care of you.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lots of Aqua Terra viewing for me also

@simonjonasmusic8410 2 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful watch! Simplicity and elegance is just Grand Seiko's strong game, i love their work. Also, I'm absolutely fascinated by their dedication to perfecting the technical marvel that is the Quartz movement! If i had the money, i'd own a SBGO005 tomorrow.

@perfectwrist23 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. This old video gets missed these days

@RonSommar Жыл бұрын

Great choice! Seiko is a fascinating brand, with great models and an astonishing history. I tend to say it was Seiko pushed the Swiss brands out of their comfort zone. My favorite is the SSC009P3 as my daily rocker while I plan a GS as soon as our offspring starts to earn its own money 😊

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

I'll check that reference

@barnyWRX Жыл бұрын

Nice timepeice that one. Welcome to the satisfying world of GS ownership.

@syniekos Жыл бұрын

Thanks for featuring this particular Grand Seiko, which will in all likelihood be my first Grand Seiko purchase watch when I eventually have the means to pick one up.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

You won't be disappointed

@expertreviews1112 10 ай бұрын

fantastic piece!! shes a beauty

@perfectwrist23 10 ай бұрын

Yes. Hugs the wrist with unique case design

@mahmoudghoneim8004 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on a great purchase, looks great.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Took some finding

@derekyearby6169 7 ай бұрын

Good honest reveiw on a great watch been thinking about getting a grand seiko quartz and found this helpful

@perfectwrist23 7 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks

@paulvon2378 Жыл бұрын

Great choice!

@CACOPHONIE Жыл бұрын

gorgeous timepiece 😻

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@valerykashpur5345 Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you and your channel, pal! Great timepiece 👍

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@boston961 3 ай бұрын

Great review !

@perfectwrist23 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. My first vid

@mantisshadow8990 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful dude. Well done Sir, nice choice indeed!

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johannoren2787 9 ай бұрын

Great video thanks! Love the GS Quartz, gonna get the new GMT.

@perfectwrist23 9 ай бұрын

Yes I keep looking at them

@JogieGlenMait16 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant choice.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@user-zx5yd4cf3y Жыл бұрын

Great watch. I have a friend who recently purchased Citizen chronomaster with red dial and it looks stunning. Your GS and that Citizen are the truly amazing and very special quartz watches.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

I love Citizen and have a few to put on channel. Very torn between GS and the AQ4080-52L 37mm Citizen....maybe start saving

@rajgill7576 Жыл бұрын

I have an automatic GS from 1972. 50 years old and unpolished gold cap, AND unserviced. Keeps amazing time. Date works. The only broken bit is the date quickset. Even the mechanical ones can last

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

A cut above

@gg.komorebi Жыл бұрын

A really beautiful watch with a high tech movement 👍

@perfectwrist23 Ай бұрын

Yes. ...

@nathandietrich1004 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@perfectwrist23 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

@TheRelaxedChap Жыл бұрын

lovely piece mate

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@chriszivoder2650 Жыл бұрын

Very nice GS, congrats. Welcome to the hobby, no turning back now. You say grail but let’s face it, there will be more to come.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Already looking....

@hebrideanpark2227 Жыл бұрын

Great watch and review! I confess a couple years ago I didn't know what an automatic was either. This hobby pulls people in quickly it seems!

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Totally

@justeenabella Жыл бұрын

Great review! The case shape looks to have its roots from the Vintage Seiko V.F.A. Quartz 3823-7040. The 9f quartz movement just ticks different! Can definitely stare at that for hours at a time. You have gained another subscriber👍

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. I'll look into that vintage root. Thanks

@CarlEllesmere Жыл бұрын

Great choice

@perfectwrist23 Ай бұрын

Thnx

@crod760 Жыл бұрын

Great watch! It reminds me of my Casio Oceanus s100

@perfectwrist23 27 күн бұрын

The finish is almost too good

@alanrogers6885 Жыл бұрын

GS Spring drive for me all day long.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Yes....maybe next time.

@liasummers1824 Жыл бұрын

I have the 27 mm version of this watch in silver. It's beautiful!

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I can imagine

@MaskulineMale Жыл бұрын

Looks nice, but I’m obsessed w mechanical watches 🤯 love the sweeping seconds hand moving smoothly… I go nuts looking at the seconds hand moving in a quartz watch 😢

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Ha. Get both

@wotchclub.5876 Жыл бұрын

Nice choice. I love Grand Seiko i have two models one with this 9F caliber and second one Spring Drive. For me has GS best ratio value-money.who did not have GS I recommend trying. It's a great crafted watch

@perfectwrist23 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@pittss2c601 Жыл бұрын

I also have a large 7.5" wrist (19 cm). I am surprised to see the 40mm looks good on your wrist. Many GS look small on me. It looks like its an old model no longer produced. I recently purchased a GS SBGX347 for my wife. Gorgeous watch and she loves it. Now I want one. I love the quartz. 9 jewels with lots of gearing internally. Quite mechanical.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Yes, wouldn't get-away with any smaller tho

@balesjo Жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful Grand Seiko. I've decided that a quartz 9F movement is the GS I want. I've purchased several watches directly from Japan nad you can definitely get some great deals. I managed to get a Longines 'Flagship' (MSRP $1600 USD) for $600 preowned. It arrived in the Longines box and case and it was hard to find any mark on it suggesting it was preowned (I suspect it might have been a display model). You did well with this watch and I agree the black dial does look particularly appealing.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that

@johnmonachelli5256 Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with GS welcome to this crazy hobby good luck not going broke lol

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, think I'm down this rabbit hole already....

@t-bonemarb2540 Жыл бұрын

got to be a mechanical GS , they really are the best , the power reserve etc , i love them ..

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

True, exceptional, but so are these particular quartz

@hussainem Жыл бұрын

What an amazing watch! I’m looking for similar watch myself and it would be lovely if you can make a video about the process of buying second hand watches from Japan. Thanks!

@perfectwrist23 Ай бұрын

Buy the seller. Check the feedback I've had no problems. Don't forget to add 20% import tax dependent on location

@WH-hi5ew Жыл бұрын

Looks like a good choice for you. Personally I found GS a bit to blingy - had something similar but 37mm blue dial. Ideal would have been 38mm but alas they didn't have that.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Yes, they can be blingy. I made a subdued choice

@mattmcgriff5952 Жыл бұрын

Would love a GS, but don’t like the thought of needing to pop the back to change the battery, so I’m going with the Citizen AQ Series. Same finishing quality on a HAQ movement watch but solar, so never a battery replacement.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

All considered too here. The AQ 4080 HAQ in blue was very tempting. I love Citizen but eventually decided against a 37mm

@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын

Replacing the battery takes about 2 minutes. Once every couple of years.

@OswaldoLafee Жыл бұрын

Lovely watch! Can you please tell me the model of the first one you show? The seiko one in black I could not quite catch the model name. ( Sr 57?) Thank you

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Sary57. My favourite watch. I'll be doing a video on that. Make sure you're subscribed

@DOPEGEEE Жыл бұрын

Congrats, a really good watch. But GS cant beat Citizen when it comes to Quarz. The Citizen Chronomaster is better for me. But hey we are all different and thats the best thing about humanity.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Yes the Citizen AQ4080 was close for me but touch small at 37mm

@zouki42 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your watch and thank you for having made the first video on this model ! May I ask you why you chose this model over the 3 others (sbgp003, sbgv223, sbgp011)?

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

They are all great! I almost went for the sbgv223, but this was 39mm, a unique case design, had the H link and was relatively undiscovered. All excellent

@zouki42 Жыл бұрын

@@perfectwrist23 thank you :). I understand : this model has a very original case

@carstenf279 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a GS myself. If you dont mind - where did you find yours? Buying online - even thorough Ebay, is a bit risky - and other buyers experiences with traders is quite valuable. Can you drop a link to the sellers shop?

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

It was eBay, the seller do specialise in used GS, Omega with detailed description. Closer0294 not hard to find. Always check reviews

@davidlaird576 Жыл бұрын

What model is the first one you show on your wrist?

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Sary 057. Discontinued gem

@aussie8114 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, simple dial. Only issue for me is the 🦋 clasp.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Mmm it sits well I find

@jlock8139 Жыл бұрын

I got a green dial ,it wear like 35mm😅

@perfectwrist23 27 күн бұрын

I didn't know there was a green

@rickjason215 Жыл бұрын

Get out, while you can. It gets worse and more expensive. There is no grail watch. Once you have the watch you lust over, another one takes its’ place.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

How do you break the cycle? Good to know we aren't alone

@iancraig6070 Жыл бұрын

Design is subjective.

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Such an individual hobby, as in life I suppose

@astrafalustre8259 Жыл бұрын

Look at the CAMERA, man, c'mon !!!!!

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

I know it's the phone. Skip forward a couple

@Aztec1050 Жыл бұрын

If you have basic knowledge in electronics you will know that the 50 years service interval is bullshit. A 50 year service interval implies the movement can go on for at least 100 years (must be able to last 2 services right) and there is no way any electronics can last that long, the electromigration alone will likely kill it within the first 50 years. I’m always impressed by how well the Japanese can fool the western world

@perfectwrist23 Жыл бұрын

Good viewpoint. I don't have any electronics knowledge so am happy to try it

@arspistorica562 Жыл бұрын

@Bobby Wu I have plenty of Seiko and Citizen quartz watches that are, lo and behold, half a century old, and none have ever been serviced. All are in great, working order. This is not to say I disagree with you about the 9F's supposed 50-year service interval. This rumour was started based upon a misinterpretation of offhand comments made by the president of Grand Seiko USA. The lubricants alone will require normal service intervals, just like any mechanical watch.

@Aztec1050 Жыл бұрын

@@arspistorica562 quartz movements CAN last 50 years but “a service interval of 50 years” misleads people into thinking that it will last for hundreds of years or more, as the assumption is that any decent movement can last at least several services right

@Aztec1050 Жыл бұрын

@@arspistorica562 and no it’s not a rumour, it was on the GS websites many years ago but they’ve removed it years ago. The vacuum sealed chamber also doesn’t work (yep it doesn’t work). I have worked on a few earlier 9F quartz and the oil in all of them went dry around 15-20 years mark

@arspistorica562 Жыл бұрын

@@Aztec1050 I've seen the lubricants go dry even sooner on some 9Fs. Thanks for the reply.