The reason why Taro Tanaka chose a box sapphire for the crystal is it invites more light into the dial making it more legible.

Beautiful dial! A man buys a Rolex to impress his friends! A man buys a Grand Seiko to impress himself! 😀

The GS Cherry Blossom is my all-time favorite Grand Seiko. I've always loved scenes with cherry trees in bloom, so a watch with that pale pink appeals to me.

Rather have this than a Rolex. Are Rolexes overrated? Definitely yes.

I really enjoy your review, very detail and like the way you show the watch on wrist with some different clothing. Please keep up the good work, makes me want to buy this watch now.

The raised Glass or dome is to prevent the "bezel" from getting scratched. In place of bezel.

I just witnessed one in person today! I’ve been selling quality made to measure clothing for 7 plus years and I’m no watch enthusiast but this watch was STUNNING on a gentleman that came into the shop for alterations on a tux . He had on a quality Burberry trench, quality trousers and black Chelsea boots a full clean sophisticated look but his watch completely caught my eye! It literally changed from white mother of pearl to a soft brilliant pink mother of pearl-esque shimmer………..I’m now wanting this watch! I’m a Cartier tank guy I’m not a watch head but this was FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!

I have this watch and a Rolex Daytona, Grand Seiko is my favorite.

I was looking for the Snow flake watch while on my two day stop over in Singapore today. They did not have a Snow Flake, but luckily for me they had the Spring, Cherry Blossom. After seeing the watch in person, I was in love with everything about it. Very happy now I have two great Seiko watches one for swimming diving and the beautiful Spring, Cherry Blossom for fine dinning ect

Every single review of this model seems to echo the sentiment that you have to see it in person to fully appreciate. I already love it just from looking at the pictures and videos. I really got to see it in person someday.

Having seen and worn one of these in person, I can assure any doubters that it is quite an experience.

beautiful watch .. window inside left not necessary - more attractive plain ...

Harrison new Sub.. enjoy the videos keep up the good work⌚👀 Have you reviewed the Oris Aquis Calibre 400?

Hello Hunter,do you still own this beautiful piece? And are you happy with it? I want to pull the trigger!!! Thank you

I visited a Grand Seiko dealer in Hiroshima last week and I can surely say that photos and videos are nothing able to do the dial justice. It actually looks like a layer of overlapping sakura petals. This watch is truly a sight to behold and has now become my grail watch. I’m saving up extra money so I can hopefully afford it the next time I visit Japan.

No, it’s not overrated. I maybe thought it was, until I got it in hand. It’s so much different than on pictures. For example…it’s 12.8 thick on paper, but on wrist, it wears like a 10.5 mm watch. Side note; I knock mine daily, and it does nothing except protect the case sides. I mean, how hard are you knocking your watch to be worried about sapphire crystal? Again, not even close to overrated.

Great watch,thanks

Stunning watch, Photos or videos do not do this watch justice. I fell in love with it on Saturday while window shopping at your shop in the Manchester Arndale, my wife told me to treat myself so I bought it. I have a wonderful wife 😍

Prefer the Shunbun. Case shape is that much better. Love it. Love the pink too. Cracking watch, this.

I bought the Spring a few hours ago. The Winter and Snowflake were on the table as well. The Spring is more subtle than the others.

The only thing that lets it down there’s no micro adjustment on the claps,thanks

Im my opinion, Grand Seiko missed the chance to knock the SBGA413 out of the park. The second hand is Silver, It should of been Red. I passed on this watch and purchased the SBGA415. The Winter edition with it's second hand of Blue. Blue represents cold. Winter is cold. Even the SBGA211, "The Snowflake" has a Blue second hand.

Such a beautiful watch many videos and photos cant justify the pink/silver dial, you would need to experience in person to admire the watch completely. I purchased this a few weeks ago as my very first GS and perfect for my wedding, will definitely be wearing this instead of my Explorer. The dial and super smooth movement is so mesmerising cant stop looking at it 🤩 Its light weight I have gotten use to compare to my explorer not a problem 👌 The only negative thing about this watch that not alot of video reviews talk about is the noise of the rota when shaken lightly compare to closed case back like an explorer you cant hear but this GS to be honest can be noisy when moving your wrist maybe due to the Titanium and open case back. In the end this watch is defo a keeper for the true watch enthusiast, hopefully there will be more amazing beautiful GS watches to come! 😀🤗

I own this watch. It truly is a dial that has to be seen in person. I have it on a blue strap from Delugs though that I think brings out the pink dial more. It is quite literally a piece of art on your wrist.

That dial is beautiful 😍

they need to make it 36-38mm and 11mm thick and powerreserv indicator on the back

I'm just confused as to why there's a 'G' tacked onto the end of this watch's reference number in the video title (which does not have a 'G' on the end right on the Grand Seiko website)... Can anyone explain this to me?

You ask why the raised dial: I've seen it said that allows them to push the dial up and out for better viewing. A flatter crystal would push the dial back.

Shunbun Cherry blossom or White birch ? What u think 😎

Exquisite watch, but unlike other commentators I feel that Grand Seiko and Rolex occupy different market segments, and cannot be compared directly. A GS requires more frequent servicing, which makes maintenance more expensive, Rolex offers a toughness GS can only dream about, but GS demonstrate artistry and workmanship at a level that Rolex doesn't seem interested in emulating. I have a great deal of respect for both brands.

I have a feeling that the spring drive movement is rather thick. I don't think they can fit a crystal, hand stack, dial, movement, and case back in a form that is much thinner than what they've made here. The thinner spring drive watches are all hand wind.

A stunning watch! Definitely going to buy this watch instead of having Rolex!!

the watch that i love the most in my collection and the watch that gets most praise from other watch enthusiast or sales, with that low of a price tag you cannot go wrong with it!

Maybe it’s my phone but the dial looks silver not the pink I’ve seen in store

Gorgeous watch . Any day over rolex

I have the sbga413. It is a special watch. Videos and photos don't do it justice. I believe the case is a recreation of a 62 GS? The box crystal sits above the watch. Perfect. It is a retro look with a killer dial and spring drive. Hooked on GS. Just bought the sbga429. Put it on the leather band it came with. It is a very nice watch also. Handsome! It is around $1300 to $1600 less than the cherry blossom. Same spring drive. The uniqueness of the retro case...box crystal....and dial on the sbga413 make it worth the extra cost. Why no snowflake? I have a sarx055. Close enough for me. Way under valued watch!

That is a thing of beauty.

They boxed out the crystal because they needed the depth to accommodate the hands due to the lack of rehaut and bezel.

Most stunning watch I ever saw. It IS the holy grail of watches for me.

The "extra" height of the box sapphire is needed because there's no bezel - GS mounts the crystal directly into the case. I have the SBGP017, which I think has the same dial but with a subtle blue tint rather than pink, and it's has the same effect: it looks white until you get it under bright lights or, better yet, outdoors in sunlight. Gorgeous watches - I'd love to have both of them as a set, although I'd have a hard time deciding which to wear!

it needs a little more cherry

I too was wondering why they didn't use the same style of case and glass as the snowflake, I suspect/reckon they used the domed sapphire crystal glass for the 413, to allow light to hit the dial at angles that allow for that pink cherryblossom hue to manifest itself. In direct sunlight, the dial looks is more white in rendition.

1:45 I love the thick glass

I was between this or the omega 300 heritage lollipop. Different watches of course. But. Definitely the blossom will be the pic. Omega. Later.

Selling a Rolex OP41 for this. So for me that over the SBGA211

How DARE you?! LOL Seriously, I bought this a few months ago and I can't stop looking at it. It's stunning in the right light.

make sure you buy used. These GS watches don't hold value. It doesn't have anything to do with quality-people just don't see value at the prices they charge. They're a good deal 35-50% off retail. Similar to many Omega watches.

Beautiful watch for sure. Luckily my favorite jeweler finally got GS in their shop so I was able to directly compare this watch to the winter version, the SBGA415. I was in love with the Cherry Blossom from seeing it in images and online but in person, it unfortunately was a bit too bland for me. I wish it would be more pink more often. The dial is incredible, but when I compared it to the Winter, which has the same dial pattern but with the blue accent of the second hand, it won me over. Just my two cents. GS makes incredible watches but they really need to be seen in person if you are considering buying one!

I prefer SBGA413

I love this watch, but to say that this bracelet is stunning... It sucks!! 😅

I am domed crystal addict

It's not a dress watch. It is a sport casual watch with a dressy dial. Their dress watches are in the Elegance Collection.

Grail piece.

None of GS watches are overrated. The whole brand itself is underrated by those who still hold on to the notion that Swiss watches are superior to Japanese watchmaking.

Short answer. No!

Although I had doubts about buying a replica watch, gussl dispelled my doubts. The watch has an authentic look and feel.

These movements are rated to 1 second a day but expect better. my snowflake runs about 1 sec fast a week

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Disgusting click bait caps on the header.

It’s underpriced

bell end

answer is no.