Simon. This grand seiko sbga29 . Can last how long.

Craig Shipp Yes sir, you're the first person I heard about this piece from, thank you for that. I can't get enough watch reviews

Craig, I heard that Grand Seiko reps, with loupe in hand, at Baselworld were encouraging Rolex (or any brand wearer, for that matter) to come in and compare dial details...now that's confidence in the perfection of your product!

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Indeed Craig. The Zaratsu polish on the bezel grip makes my sub looks cheap.

Pete Kaloudis can't agree more having both a gs quartz an a snow flake spring drive

It's a nice watch but that's a ridiculous statement.

I'm not hating on the watch but anyone who calls it the 'best watch period' is insane. For starters it's a BIG watch in both it's length and diameter. I have subjective complaints about the aesthetics (I don't like the hands or holes in the case. I don't like the font of the numbers on the bezel and I think the dial is too busy with the date and the power reserve). It's a high quality watch, no doubt, but the 'best watch period'? Come on. And let me be clear, I have much respect for your channel and your reviews. I personally prefer the snow flake to this model and prefer other divers to this one too. I also love your gold datejust. Just my opinion is all.

big time. Roloi oxi psemata.

Bluemistycs aesthetics is only one superficial thing, ok but it does not have anything to do with the real i say real value quality and spirit of the watch.. Even if you put diamonds on it or size it to your personal liking.. Period.

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Jean, I couldnt agree with you more about the fine craftsmanship of the Grand Seiko, however when you say its "better" than Rolex I think that may be a subjective comment. Better? Really? In the event that one day you decide to sell your Grand Seiko, assuming you already bought one, do you think it could hold its "resale value" as strong as a Rolex Submariner with Date? Again I agree the GS is a fine time piece but at 6K its pretty steep unless you just plan to use and discard. It's hard to beat certain Rolex models in terms of resale.

Speedracer do you think the Rolex date hold there money better than the no date sub?

@@speedracer2111 It is sad to read about Rolex in context of "resale value" so often. That is not the only one attribute. In fact for real watch enthusiast (or real user) that shouldn't be any attribute at all. If you would say "Rolex is very high quality watch and they are able to hold quality at that level for very long time", that would be another story. But "resale value"? When you buy the watch that is reasonable good why you should consider to resale it? Watches are ment to be used. You should have better investment vehicle than your watch. Watch is for everyday pleasure, passion, practicality.

Craig Shipp I love how legible it looks..I can't see that good myself that is a perfect watch in every way

WOOLEX!!! WOOLEX!!! WOOLEX!!! ~ Archie Luxury

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Nice!

@@MidAtlanticTV coming September GS 120 hours power reserve is arriving my country

You will love it!

You are wasting your money if you service a Rolex or Grand Seiko watch every five years. Rolex, for example, generally will charge the same fee to service a watch after twenty years that they would charge after five years. For those who compare a watch to a car they are clearly apples and oranges. If you go twenty years without servicing your vehicle you will have major costly failures. Not so with a Rolex. Rolex “services” twenty year old watches that were never opened everyday and generally will charge the same fee as any other service. In fact they quote the service cost before they examine all the parts for wear. Generally the only additional fees they will charge are for items like crystals, hands, dials, etc. Those are often optional and should be turned down if you want to maintain your watches original status. Once the watchmaker gets into the service they will replace any worn parts as part of the service at NO ADDITIONAL cost. These are the parts that wear as a result of dried up lubricants. Rolex builds these costs into the service. It's routine to replace such parts as needed. So, the moral of the story is wait until your watch is not running properly and then have it serviced. London Rolex Service Center: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbCiaLtnl6uvfqM.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gr-neKt7t63Pgmg.html

The titanium is SUPER comfortable! www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

Good question. Not sure.

Okay. I will just stick with my Seiko Sportura Kinetec Perpetual model SNP085P1 (white dial, ion blue bezel and hands) until Grand Seiko make one with a Perpetual/Annual calender!!

In very good condition with box and papers I would say $5,000 is a good deal. New maybe about $5,800 if you're lucky. Talk to my AD Steve at www.littletreasury.com if you want to buy new. Tell him I sent you but please don't tell him I gave you the price! www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

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Craig Shipp dont you have to overhaul automatic watches every 4-5years?

Sam Yoo it recommended but not always needed but the cost is way higher then a battery hahaha . As much as I love my automatic watches my quartz watchs are always running and on time . An my citizen solar never need service never ....free energy

Correct!

are the watch parts lubricated? If so, I don't believe there is any lubricant that will perform effectively for that length of time, nobody is saying the watch won't tick over after 30-40 years but it might not be great for the components... ya gotta lube it up!

That's what they recommend to maintain accuracy, limit wear, etc. I've got a cheap mechanical swiss watch 45 years old that's never been serviced, that still works fine and still use it and accuracy from what I remember was not much different then. Maybe auto watches need more service because of the force on the bearing... not sure.

Yes. 50 plus years.

For normal use the gaskets will last for many years. It's not really an issue. www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

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Retail is $7,100 but Steve at littletreasury.com will give you a deal!

Craig Shipp that's amazing, maybe time to make a snowflake my grail watch

Craig Shipp there is a Japanese version that has gold accent in the grand Seiko snowflake

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Craig Shipp it’s beautiful ...enjoy it

Craig Shipp wow yes would love one. I'm a little afraid of scratching my SBGE201 to be honest so I'm not sure how I'd cope with a snowflake. I really appreciate the quality of the GS from the watch to the amazingly comfortable bracelet. I'd like to say it's my everyday wear but for now proud part of my mini collection. One day a snowflake too!

The Spring Drive is so robust you don't need to open the case. Just wear the watch! www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

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Some of us do buy for quality. www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

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You are wrong. The Spring Drive will run for decades without opening the case. It's amazing! www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

they can give trouble. www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

That’s why it’s considered a luxury. www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko

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Actually the Grand Seiko Spring Drive and 9f movements are much more robust than any Rolex movement. You should educate yourself at the following link: www.craigshipp.com/grandseiko