Nah I'm with you! I love the asymmetry of my Snowflake but as we are constantly reminded, you should only really buy a watch because YOU love it. Not because other people do.

I love the asymmetry as well. I would even wish they were date date like the old Seiko Bellmatics.

Got the black version of the snowflake and absolutely love the power reserve shaped as a Japanese fan, another nice touch.

Me to never bothered me one bit

I just like it for the functionality, being able to know when your watch is fully wound.

Dressed down? What strap did you put it on? I love this piece.

@@cg1308 i changed the strap for the Dark Grey Mud Slim strap from Delugs. I think it looks great and a bit more casual.

I think that video/pics don’t do any watches justice at all,you really do have to see in person the get the proper view

I want a SLGA007 so bad!

Many social media content producers have to promote Rolex only because the name draws more audience. Credits to Watchfinder, it gives lots more spot lights to likes of GS and F.P. Journe

The fact that you listed 3 different reasons for wanting a decent watch and all 3 are essentially 'to show off' says a whole lot about you 😂 Not everyone is trying to project a message....

People promote what sells. They are in business to make money. It's their livelihood and pays the bills. It's a no brainer if you actually sat and think about it a bit....

@@terrysky83 fp journe is harder to get than Rolex

Smooth movement? It is a quartz watch. Bulova has smooth movement quartz watches with their precisionist line.

I agree.

I recently had the Snowflake, and while I love it, THAT power reserve on the dial was a real distraction. Sold it unfortunately. Now I might be going for this....

It's because he doesn't show his face! 🤣

I agree with your macro comment, but beg to differ on one. WG is fun. Q: Where did Gringa come from? I thought you are from up north?

I have two Grand Seiko watches, this Omiwatari will be my third. Two Omega Master Chronometers as well. Two MRG G-Shocks. Rolex can wait... 😊

Amen. Jettisoning those two items creates a serene, Zen-like feel when looking at the watch.

Agree. The snowflake is a fantastic watch in its own right and continues to solidify its place as an icon. The comparisons made sound like mere post-hoc rationalisations. It may not be to everyone’s taste but that’s a given for any watch. It’s not a Rolex, and that matters if you’re interested in the resale or the kudos of people who know Rolex but not GS. This is not to pass judgement on people for whom these things matter. Who am I to judge another’s values. Indeed, to my own mind, the snowflake’s place in watchmaking more broadly, it’s place in GS’s oeuvre does have some value, and this is similar to the value fans of Rolex prescribe to that brand. To my taste I prefer the Onawatari’s size and proportions and movement , I like the different power meters either way, but prefer the snowflake’s dial. On balance, if I could choose, and one day I hope to, I’d take the Onawatari as it better suits my wrist, but then if you go past the particular stature of the snowflake, GS has so much to offer that I’m sure there’s something else that may catch my eye when the time comes.

amen, this

And those that own a GS like myself are not bothered by Rolex . You don't have to sell a million watches to be better 😉 remember that

I own a Speedmaster, waiting for my explorer. Then will purchase this GS as my dress watch.

As an octo owner, they're nothing alike. Really like the sbgy007 but dial is too white and wanted a light blue so think I'll get the sbgw283 at some point instead

Hahaha I get that feeling very much. I'm always torn between seeing my watch on the wrist of others, vs somebody else enjoying the same watch.

I stayed away from the heavily textured and colored dials from GS (I bought an SBGE205), but the Skyflake is the one that might break me. That watch is such a masterpiece!

I seriously considered this option. But for me, I chose the Snowflake instead. The accuracy difference is absorbed by not wearing it for a month. Other watches in my collection get used instead. I saved about £1,600 on the Snowflake which means I can now buy the Omiwatari as well. For me, thats a better choice. 😊

This actually comes on a deployant

Rolex case proportions (minus the super case) are perfect but the male end links make the larger sizes too big for most wrists IMO. The thicker case back and straight lugs on a Sub makes for a lot of instagram posts of people wearing seesaws on their wrists. I’m 6’ 6” and still went for a 36 mm because I liked the fit and proportions so much better.

This.

The Rolex models you mentioned may appear cheaper on paper (MSRP), but when you start looking for one, the prices are much higher. The Grand Seikos tend to be found closer to their MSRP.

Let’s us know were you can get a datejust for the price of a GS snowflake. I take 10 at those prices.

@@rashakorWell, the watch in the video isn't a Snowflake, but a 41mm DateJust in steel is £6500 according to the Rolex website. That's cheaper than the £7500 Grand Seiko in the video above. Of course, it's practically impossible to get any Rolex at retail unless you've got an in with an AD or you get lucky, which is why I qualified my original post by saying "assuming you can get one at retail".

@@balesjo that's why I said "assuming you can get one at retail". Getting one at retail unless you've got an in with an AD or get lucky is pretty hard to do these days.

They really need to hire an expert in ergonomics

@@blacktaxi2d or they design watches for dudes with 7 1/2 to 8+ inch wrists

i have a 20cm wrist and most GS watches are too small for me

@@kaossi most men don't have your wrist size and shouldn't. There aren't many men that have your wrist size without being obese

@@jchong416 nice that you assume that i am obese just because i have large wrists. 😂 i am 1,85 wide shoulders and thick bones. Its genetics not fat i can assure. Of course i am not the average. But still i agree. They should do more sizes one small e.g. 37mm and one 42mm for example of the same model so they appeal to more people.

Eh,Lange? 😂

So, instead of getting a 38mm dress watch get a a 46mm diver? They are completely different watches, not alternatives.

@@pedrojorge2741 I'm sorry I meant the SLGA009.

Check out the Soko models, they are 37mm or so IIRC and very nice looking.