Great video, thank you for making this! I saw a couple of vintage Grand Seiko's a couple of years ago. It still lingers in my mind, they looked amazing. The size, the shape, the seconds sweep, ...

Thanks a lot. I had my eye on one, and it seemed wonderful but with your information I have a much better understanding of what to look for, and kept my money in my pocket because the dial was incorrect. Great help

I just love the high beat watchs, it is amazingly how smooth the seconds hand moves

thank you - I am getting a 45gs late 60's high beat. I referenced your points and the watch seems legit. Grazie mille!

This video just taught me that I lucked out buying an authentic GS. Could have very easily bought a fake. Thank you

Literally got this same one today. I have a Lord Marvel, Lord Matic, King Seiko, and now this same Grand Seiko. All codes match dials are great and the websites you're referring to are yeah they're the best source for

Thanks for all the useful info!

Thanks for this video! Very helpful!

can you make a video of you winding the 45gs? setting the date etc..

Thanks, it’s very useful information

Still very relevant information! Thank you very much

Hoping to buy one by the end of the year, keeping my eye open on different sites. Recently I bought a 70's King Quartz and I love it.

This is a stunning example of 45gs. Also, great guide, thanks! How much should I expect to spend for a 45gs no date in a similar condition to yours?

Great video. Ty

Buddy, the dial of this watch is perfect. Just one thing if you don't mind. At the back, there's memorial writing.(something says anniversary of 25years working in Toshiba) Some people might prefer those without it.

Thank you for this video

5:20 The "Japan" writing at the bottom is above the markers for Suwa models and Below the markers for the Daini models. They both are authentic. Also, the The Grand Seiko Guy specifically says about GS dial numbers and caseback numbers "It is important however to note that there does not necessarily need to be consistency here where the same caseback code is used on multiple watches. This can lead to some confusion for the unwary, and it is why you can’t necessarily identify the exact model being referred to just from its eight digit movement-caseback code". From what I have read - 3 different factories = Suwa, Daini, and what became the Grand Seiko factory were all making the same watches and sharing with each other. You can find mix-matched/faked models but you are drawing false conclusions acting like any GS w/"Japan" above the markers is not "authentic" just because your specific model doesn't look like that...

I got a grand Seiko with alternative hour and minute hand and a alternative crystal. It’s the 4520-8000 gold filled. How much will this affect the value?? It’s in very good condition.

Also watch out for Seikos with the wrong case not just case back. Because I've seen those as well

great vid thanks and nice watch

How many hours power reserve are you getting on the watch? I use to get 38 hours with 40 winds. After servicing this recently from a renown watch tech, I get a lot less than this.

Very nice piece from where did you get yours? Thanks for sharing hoping i can get like good condition as yours cheers!

May I ask if there is any ebay seller you would recommend? thanks

I used to have one which I bought from my friend. At those days (2003-2005) I was never heard of its value and never think of how more valuable it would be in the future. One night, when we are a teenagers, we unfortunately face an inevitable street fight and break the strap and ended up to lose it. What a bad luck!!

Hi, I recently bought a 6156-8000. Otherwise great condition but the logo on the watch face and medallion don't match up. Does this mean the medallion is a fake ?

Is this watch good for a daily wear, given its a 36000 Hi-Beat which runs hard?

Is there any vintage gs or ks hi beat thats bigger than just 36mm case?

I bought Grand Seiko 5646-7010 but without medalion (the seller mentioned in the ad), without Japanese word, Japan, and years. It only show Stainles Steel, moder number, waterproof. Is it authentic? For dial and crown looks fine

Put it on the wrist, it was supposed to be worn. Orayt, rockenroll!!!!!!!!!