Introducing - Every Grand Seiko Under 38mm We Could Get Our Hands On

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The Armoury

The Armoury

3 ай бұрын

For a while, it was hard to get smaller Grand Seiko watches but times have changed! We're having a special event at The Armoury Landmark in Hong Kong, showcasing all the watches Grand Seiko has available under 38mm in size. Everything is available for purchase, come by and see the collection!

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@william719
@william719 3 ай бұрын
Nice to finally see a display of watches with a case size smaller than 40 mm. Thank you so much sharing!
@gregandark8571
@gregandark8571 2 ай бұрын
Breath of fresh Air !!! FINALLY!!!!
@CyanHorizon
@CyanHorizon 2 ай бұрын
I am always confused that Grand Seiko are dedicated making dress watches, yet their newly launch watches are seldomly under 40mm
@TheGrenadier97
@TheGrenadier97 3 ай бұрын
Small watches are pure class and history.
@sohanurrahman6415
@sohanurrahman6415 27 күн бұрын
Absolutely. In my opinion makes an individual look so sophisticated.
@bobsaffron8284
@bobsaffron8284 3 ай бұрын
Proportion is impossible to overemphasize. Thank you for your activism. More 34mm, please!
@michaeldownzer
@michaeldownzer 3 ай бұрын
Now this is the content I'm glad KZfaq recommends lol.
@stephenschroeder6567
@stephenschroeder6567 3 ай бұрын
Ah the dilemma of appreciating high end quality and yet lacking the funds to own any of these. Still, they are wonderful to look at. Thank you for your presentation.
@longsilver2646
@longsilver2646 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video of showing all GS under 38mm for people like me with small wrist. please keep it up :)
@bostonsaxshop
@bostonsaxshop 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this!!!
@gocelts
@gocelts 3 ай бұрын
They're all so beautiful. You just can't go wrong with a Grand Seiko.
@expertreviews1112
@expertreviews1112 26 күн бұрын
unless it's oversized, like their divers
@tomagunchi8816
@tomagunchi8816 3 ай бұрын
Would love to see more GS showcase vids like this. Loving the look of that baby 37mm snowflake, just wow...now if only they released one similar in 38mm with the shunbun/cherry blossom dial
@works4me856
@works4me856 3 ай бұрын
The SBGX347G is stunning. I'm still wishing for a sub 37mm spring drive. Maybe a trimmed manual 9R with a reduced power reserve (2 days is plenty).
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
Yes, I'm with you. Manual, thinner, I'm totally OK with a shorter power reserve, too.
@TeslasSecret
@TeslasSecret 3 ай бұрын
There a some beautiful Credors that would fit your requirements.
@gabigolz
@gabigolz 3 ай бұрын
What a wonderful video that is a source of joy to encounter. Only when I got a vintage King Seiko did I start to fully appreciate the cases as a key quality of the brand. Thanks for the video.
@63sw16
@63sw16 3 ай бұрын
Wow, love the limited black SBGW on your wrist at the end. Very impressive model. Congratulations for landing one!
@christiantosumbung5791
@christiantosumbung5791 3 ай бұрын
Now only if they could slim down the thickness. The manual wind is a good start but I’d want the same slimness in an automatic. I have a few of the 70s 36mm models and they had them slim back then. Don’t know why they cant do the same now.
@juanreyes7992
@juanreyes7992 3 ай бұрын
Dear Mark, I really like it when you do GS reviews. Thank you!!!
@Halfmoon67
@Halfmoon67 3 ай бұрын
This video was awesome! Very clear presentation and explanations! You got yourself a new subscriber
@ilm5974
@ilm5974 3 ай бұрын
Just acquired the SGBW 287 Boshu over the weekend. Absolutely adore it!
@SinnerAndSaint
@SinnerAndSaint 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this overview! I love GS since a few years and currently own three of them. My last purchase was the 34mm SBGX347 hat you've already presented a few months (years?) back. This was the trigger for me to buy it as I always wanted to have a smaller GS in my collection. And with that elegant and timeless appearance I really wanted to go small. I do not regret my decision! It's absolutely beautiful. Wearing it on my quite small 16-16,5 cm (around 6.5 inches) wrist.
@Aggnog
@Aggnog 3 ай бұрын
My favorite GS is the SBGX347, the cap on the seconds hand is such a great detail that almost no one else does, even though it looks much better. It seems they use it mostly on quartz though unfortunately. The sakura-wakaba is also great but I prefer no date.
@joelh9093
@joelh9093 3 ай бұрын
TOP - many thanks for this video!
@mastertcoaching4785
@mastertcoaching4785 Ай бұрын
Nice flex at the end with the GS First! Love that watch and you reminded me of my next purchase 💯
@jpb9481
@jpb9481 3 ай бұрын
Watching a week after getting the 34mm skyflake 🤩
@amilyester
@amilyester 2 ай бұрын
Great showcase! Would definitely make a trip down to The Armoury in HK someday, looks cozy.
@maxinahunt8652
@maxinahunt8652 3 ай бұрын
All the really cool dials are big….. Great video.
@mikej243
@mikej243 3 ай бұрын
This channel is a treasure, you’re a wonderful host!
@conorwhitworth5182
@conorwhitworth5182 3 ай бұрын
34mm. Amen.
@mramed8448
@mramed8448 3 ай бұрын
Nice review sir, thank you for the effort
@Masterpiece4590
@Masterpiece4590 2 ай бұрын
Great content!
@TuEIite
@TuEIite Ай бұрын
Great video. I've got in my head that it could be a good idea to get 3 GS... One manual wind, one auto, one spring drive..
@fragtore6457
@fragtore6457 2 ай бұрын
Wonderful summary! I’m living in munich germany, looking for a watch to celebrate my 40th birthday this summer. I love GS but I’m also blessed with a slender wrist (16,5cm) and see that I need to get-a-testin’! Disclaimer: Even though I’ll likely land on the snowflake or a used 37 SBGH311 (to save some money, not unlimited budget sadly).
@expertreviews1112
@expertreviews1112 26 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for taking this initiative... Watches are not a necessity of course, people buy them coz they enjoy them and are passionate about them... If it doesn't look right and looks large and bulky and clumsy, there's no point in wearing that watch even if it is very well built and beautiful etc... Most Swiss watchmakers are introducing smaller variants of their most popular models, I feel GS is still not reacting as well and as fast, but it's a good starting point... the latest 62GS 38mm models are exactly what we want, just a smaller variant of the best.... some of the other 37mm models that you have here are not rocking the best specs or dials or designs... I feel all standard 40mm models should be now resized to 39mm or have an option to buy exact same watch in 38mm
@mvseaurchin7455
@mvseaurchin7455 3 ай бұрын
You didn't mention SBGH311, 'Sea of Clouds', 37mm. I believe all the new ones are sold now (limited to 1200 pcs), but they are available used. It has a beautiful dial and High Beat 9S85 movement.
@kenneth7826
@kenneth7826 3 ай бұрын
Good video
@allanchang7267
@allanchang7267 3 ай бұрын
Owned a SBGX097 for a few years now. The double logo series is so overlooked at my region but I actually like them over the more updated SBGX models.
@FfortheT
@FfortheT 3 ай бұрын
Missing the SGBX349 which you had shown in an earlier video, can't get that blue out of my head...
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
Yes, the blue is great, deep vibrant shade that edges on purple. We couldn't get stock of it in time for the making of this video 😅
@Agent0Smith
@Agent0Smith 3 ай бұрын
I had that watch, but sold it to get the SBGW299. The SBGX349 is a nice watch, but I wanted a dark blue, not the kinda royal blue with a hint of purple. The SBGW299 is exactly the shade of dark blue I was looking for, and the dial's radial pattern is also more interesting. The SBGX349 did look great on a steel bracelet, though.
@Chrissepisje
@Chrissepisje 3 ай бұрын
Nice video with a display of watches with a civilised size. I own an SGBW231, which is sort of the OG "smaller" GS, and it's a wonderful size. That said, I can't believe we're omitting the SBGX261 and 263 here. They are the basic model, but super wearable. Picked up a 265 before they become rare, and am over the moon with it.
@Agent0Smith
@Agent0Smith 3 ай бұрын
Nice, I own the fraternal twin of your watch - the SBGW235. I also bought a SBGX065 like your 265, but I decided to swap it for a similar Citizen AQ4100-57L (partly because i wanted the lightweight titanium). Those SBGX models are really nicely sized, though.
@snowyevening7012
@snowyevening7012 3 ай бұрын
I don't know why but for some reason, you look like a Grand Seiko in a sharp suit and cool glasses.
@williamcoolidge9884
@williamcoolidge9884 3 ай бұрын
I loved the video. I also prefer smaller watches. I own the SBGX265, which is quartz with a blue dial. I love the look and it keeps time to within 1 second compared to atomic time when I need to reset the watch for Daylight Savings time change. So it's probably accurate to about +/- 2 seconds per year. Amazing. I probably would have gotten the snowflake dial version if it had been out at the time.
@mohsinrao4334
@mohsinrao4334 3 ай бұрын
I have a sbgm221 that I got when i finished grad school. It was my choice as I felt it was the most bang for the buck watch at the time. As time has passed i find it to be too thick and not wearable as a dressy number. Tim Mosso said it could easily slide under a cuff, maybe his cuff but not mine. Lesson learnt. These though are much more to my taste.
@Agent0Smith
@Agent0Smith 3 ай бұрын
That's exactly why I bought the SBGW235, with a similar dial colour - I knew the SBGM221 would just be too big and thick.
@doejohn215
@doejohn215 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the info. I am just learning about this brand. I like IWC.
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
Grand Seiko is well worth your attention. Great watches, beautiful finishing and movements. IWC is great, too.
@Monte7875
@Monte7875 3 ай бұрын
Those SBGH343G and SBGH341G are stunting. A unique case shape, but the thickness. I wish GS would bring back their thin Manuel-wind watches. 36-38 is such an underappreciated market.
@af8828
@af8828 3 ай бұрын
hey, what is that green strap on the sbgw285g? When I was looking to purchase the model it was never featured in that leather. Is it aftermarket, and if so, from where? Thanks
@mxderry
@mxderry 2 ай бұрын
Do you prefer the blue SBGW299G over the blue SBGP005?
@johnm9285
@johnm9285 3 ай бұрын
I covet Grand Seiko and yearn to own one. That said, it always weirds me out a little to see a stunning GS with quartz movement. Granted, the second hand hits the second marks dead on (or certainly should) the way quartz was always meant to be. But Seiko makes sweep second quartz movements, which i always prefer over the one second tick kind. I wonder if GS is going to start putting those types of movements in.
@benbroccoli89
@benbroccoli89 2 ай бұрын
They remind me a lot of my 72 Omega Seamaster
@Hermesforthree
@Hermesforthree 3 ай бұрын
Would love to see a range of daily-wear spring drives (date window, bracelet, traditionally colored dials) in 37mm like the SBGX355G you profile. Are spring drives thicker than usual, so that when combined with a rotor they make smaller cases too chunky? As far as I know the smallest spring drives are 38mm and manual.
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
There was a 37mm Spring Drive, it was found in the Eichi I as well as a few other Credor models. It does make the watch a little chunky, perhaps disproportionately so.
@alflogin
@alflogin 3 ай бұрын
Not sure if I missed it (and sorry if so) but can I give a shout out to the Omiwatari (especially the white dial one) - it’s a great combination of gorgeous simplicity in the dial/hands and Spring Drive which besides a technical marvel is just beautiful in the effect of the smooth seconds hand glide. IMO that’s a watch that punches well above its weight (and has a 37.3mm case)!
@Agent0Smith
@Agent0Smith 3 ай бұрын
Those are all 38.5mm; i don't think there are any grand seiko spring drive smaller than that.
@RonnyPo
@RonnyPo 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate such impressive collection on display! Is it possible to inquire with GS about the potential re-introduction of the SBGR287J? In my opinion, this 37mm watch perfectly embodies all the distinctive elements that define the brand.
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
I will mention it to them. They made it briefly with a brown dial as well.
@hennychestnut5479
@hennychestnut5479 3 ай бұрын
did snow flake in quartz is crazy, i think you missed the 36mm pink dial too
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
There were a few things I missed where stock was not available, sadly. Still, I was quite pleasantly surprised just how many I managed to get onto the table.
@patrickyk1900
@patrickyk1900 3 ай бұрын
When the case is smaller, I hope that the company pair it with shorter leather strap to produce a more balanced look. Should include the Omiwatari even if it is 38.5mm. Both the SBGY007 and SBGY013 are stunning.
@RJMac1982
@RJMac1982 3 ай бұрын
You forgot the SBGX353, the baby skyflake!
@Agent0Smith
@Agent0Smith 3 ай бұрын
I have that watch, and it is beautiful. Very lightweight, too! Which is a good thing... I'm not sure why some people prefer to wear a heavy watch (and they think a lightweight titanium watch feels cheap...) The 34mm size looks great on my 6.9" wrist.
@jlim003
@jlim003 2 ай бұрын
Waiting for a sub-38mm spring drive...
@ninjin-shirishi-ri
@ninjin-shirishi-ri Ай бұрын
I love SBGW289 Sakura kakushi
@mb-watches
@mb-watches 3 ай бұрын
Great to see a well great selection of GS, I prefer them more in the 40mm range, but whichever diameter they have, quality is great and those watches just so much fun. Happy new week and cheers.
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
Many of the designs, especially the automatic ones, work very well in 40mm cases, the proportions are great. It's nice to see them add an additional size for the smaller wristed among us.
@lindvi0r
@lindvi0r Ай бұрын
It saddens me that there's no 38mm spring drive :( I think I'm gonna have to go Hi beat, but I want that smoooooth second hand.
@samw1778
@samw1778 2 ай бұрын
My daily is the 33mm SBGF027
@ericli542
@ericli542 3 ай бұрын
SBGY003 is the sunburst dial. SBGY007 is omiwatari the light blue dial.
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
I apologize, you are absolutely correct
@user-rs8sy3if7o
@user-rs8sy3if7o 2 ай бұрын
nkuwan is best watch factory!!!
@harrywilliamson8231
@harrywilliamson8231 3 ай бұрын
No SBGW289 ??
@Just-gw3dy
@Just-gw3dy 2 ай бұрын
SBGW 305 is GS itself!!
@gadgelt
@gadgelt 3 ай бұрын
So non of these models has Spring Drive?
@cd1934
@cd1934 3 ай бұрын
You forgot about the Original LardMarvel (36,000 high beat !)now that’s a classic grail (GS)
@calvinshere
@calvinshere 3 ай бұрын
my sbgw289 is my absolute darling
@porscheoscar
@porscheoscar 3 ай бұрын
love GS but 38 is too small for my 7.5 wrist. I think all 3 hand watches should come in 39 and 41. GMT, WT and chronos are fine for 42 and larger.
@08phillipjordan
@08phillipjordan 3 ай бұрын
It’s about time GS made smaller refs.
@oleksandrmorozov1446
@oleksandrmorozov1446 3 ай бұрын
Do 40+mm please !
@elpoutre2522
@elpoutre2522 3 ай бұрын
Sbgw305 is nearly perfect, just miss a blue second hand.
@gilbertgonzales8505
@gilbertgonzales8505 3 ай бұрын
How many are screw down crowns? Another weakness of Grand Seiko, lack of sxrew down crowns.
@johnnychin
@johnnychin 3 ай бұрын
Screw down crowns are not needed for manual wound dress watches. They're not gonna be exposed to so much water and pressure and having a screw down crown on manual wound movements is just gonna mess up the threading.
@hatch1892
@hatch1892 3 ай бұрын
@@johnnychintotally agree. the obsession with screw down crowns is not necessary. water resistance is set, screw down or push/pull. so it doesn't matter. thread wear is real!
@ShadowJ20
@ShadowJ20 Ай бұрын
Tell Grand Seiko to make a 40MM dive watch.
@geomyl
@geomyl 3 ай бұрын
What's your favourite one... this one that looks like a rolex 😂
@markchodotcom
@markchodotcom 3 ай бұрын
Burn 😂
@juanfarrell1088
@juanfarrell1088 3 ай бұрын
I really don't understand why a quartz watch has to be over 7mm thick. I loved the baby snowflake, but it's just too thick still.
@Bonatno
@Bonatno 3 ай бұрын
Very nice, you have very nice skin 😅
@krasnaludek298
@krasnaludek298 3 ай бұрын
39mm is the smallest case size that I’ll even consider. I don’t get the fixation on large case watches >45mm nor tiny little toy watches
@juanfarrell1088
@juanfarrell1088 3 ай бұрын
If they had a spring drive under 38mm and thinner than 10mm id be all over it.
@Agent-vj3ns
@Agent-vj3ns 3 ай бұрын
Maybe... in 20 years 🤷‍♂️
@juanfarrell1088
@juanfarrell1088 3 ай бұрын
@@Agent-vj3ns I don't even know why. even their manual winds are thicc
@Agent-vj3ns
@Agent-vj3ns 3 ай бұрын
@@juanfarrell1088 The presage sharp edged line is nice for $700. I have a sbgx261 w a 9f movement. It's dead on every time I go to change the time for dst and matches those ideal dimensions pretty closely. Incredible watch for $2k.
@Gundal66
@Gundal66 3 ай бұрын
The guy speaks better English than English people
@bobberbear4622
@bobberbear4622 3 ай бұрын
I got excited for the smaller Snowflake then got slapped by it being quartz. Oh well
@firib
@firib 3 ай бұрын
GS dials are second to none, but their bracelets are their downfall for me. Lack of taper makes them look clunky and crude, and has so far dissuaded me from buying one
@jpf119
@jpf119 2 ай бұрын
Male endlinks should be forbiden
@hoangngo1927
@hoangngo1927 3 ай бұрын
so many watches, yet they all look the same tbh
@Diderot68
@Diderot68 3 ай бұрын
No, not for me. The Europeans do dress watches much better.
@mastercng
@mastercng 3 ай бұрын
These are all very same-y. One the least interesting videos you've made, in my opinion.
@mrpoopoo888
@mrpoopoo888 3 ай бұрын
SBGX033/035 and SBGR017/019. These are the best grand seikos at that size.
@Fetishmale
@Fetishmale 3 ай бұрын
I loved the GS SBGX3476 at 03:20 but when I looked at prices in Europe is was almost dubbed! Of that on the Japanese 😭 Great watch but I just can’t get over paying dubbed the price😩 some other GS models, don’t have this heft mark up… so are the European AD’s just greatly 🤷‍♀️
@MrJamesDuffy
@MrJamesDuffy 3 ай бұрын
I love my (long-discontinued?) 37mm diameter SBGR253 even with its absurd thickness. If I did not already have a 40mm SBGJ213 will the 44GS case, I would pick up the SBGW299. If Grand Seiko would release a polished black dial in the smaller SBGW 44GS case platform, I might be tempted to trade down to have it in my collection.
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