Inside Grand Seiko, Episode Two: The Evolution Of Spring Drive

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6 жыл бұрын

In the second installment of our three-part series in partnership with Grand Seiko, we go in-depth on the history and development of Spring Drive.
Spring Drive is one of the most widely known of all the innovations created by Seiko in its entire history - but perhaps also the most misunderstood. This is partly because nothing like Spring Drive exists anywhere else in modern watchmaking: a watch regulated by a quartz oscillator, but one which is driven by a mainspring, has a completely conventional gear train, and has no battery.
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@mohammadziad3556 6 жыл бұрын

I find my self more related to Japanese watch than a Swiss I don't know why

@philorkill 6 жыл бұрын

As a swiss, I came through Swatch, then mechanical, but what I'm craving for now is the timekeeping of a quartz, paired with a mechanical power source. This is what the spring drive provides (hopefully). As soon I've got the money to spare, I'll buy one!

@fragu123 6 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of GSs in my collection and two of them are SD. I love them a lot, based on a truly admirable technology, surrounded by a brand that is different. To find another person wearing it in the „real world“ will create immediate alliance....✅

@MancingMania28 4 жыл бұрын

26 swiss fanboys dont like this video 😆

@diogeneslantern18 6 жыл бұрын

Why would one want a run of the mill Rolex compared to this? I've I could only have one watch it would be a Spring Drive. Surely I'm not alone.

@norra124 6 жыл бұрын

I quite like the SPURING DURIVUH! Very tempting.

@delfingarcia8590

Mark of genius, remarkable innovation! Blending mechanical and quartz technology to achieve and surpassed the so called chronometer, a quartz accuracy without need for battery!

@seikocitizenwatches 4 жыл бұрын

I purchased one of the very first Spring Drive, the Seiko SNR005 and after 15 years it still runs flawlessly and accurately like day one without having to even open the case back. That’s right! Never needs service even after 15 long years and my gut feeling is that it may run forever with the same accuracy as when it was new. Once go Spring Drive, never go back. I have many Swiss and Japanese but nothing can touch Seiko Spring Drive.

@connerferguson1667 6 жыл бұрын

I’m usually not a fan of any watch that is not solely mechanical, but that is an engineering feat I can appreciate...

@chuckkoncewicz4242 5 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the Grand Seiko Spring Drive is an Master Engineering “Marvel” without question...

@kimchiwasabee Жыл бұрын

it's GRAND Seiko for a reason.

@WatchGeek 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@sunilthomas2923 4 жыл бұрын

Well done video. I have several Rolex and Swiss mechanical movement watches, which are classic, but with very little technical improvements in the last 50 years. This is really a monumental change in watchmaking. The accuracy of quartz in a hybrid mechanical.

@EMKWANREVIEWS 6 жыл бұрын

Some of the best watch videos by Hodinkee

@calt495 6 жыл бұрын

Watching the spring drive's hand sweep is so relaxing.

@charlesmiller6281 4 жыл бұрын

In 6 years I've never seen a more beautifully satisfying watch than my Spring Drive. That sweep second hand still gives me a kick every time I see it.

@widmancalderon7632 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I visited a Seiko boutique for the first time this year and saw the snowflake in action. It really is something I’m considering to add to my collection.

@jcj2718 6 жыл бұрын

This was such a wonderful series. Thanks so much for the efforts Jack,

@Dan-oo1tm 6 жыл бұрын

I want one of these more and more every day. Seiko has really got it together.

@hiteshshewakramani2507 6 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! This really explains the technology well. I had no idea how the Spring Drive worked up till now and it's brought forward a new appreciation for Seiko's breakthrough innovation. Seems like they were going for the best of Quartz and Mechanical in a single movement.