Visiting Grand Seiko: How Their Watches, Spring Drive Calibers, Dials, And Cases Are Made

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In this video, we visit Grand Seiko’s Shinshu Watch Studio. As we are guided through the studio, we take a closer look at the process behind its Spring Drive calibers, dial creation, case finishing, and more. Please let us know if you would like to see more videos like this!
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Inside The Studio
3:05 Movement Assembly
7:25 Quartz Assembly
8:35 Dial Making
13:23 Case Finishing
17:15 Micro Artist Studio

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@Thepackman1997 15 күн бұрын

As an eye surgeon that does surgery under a microscope, their hand stability is outstanding!

@pauliewalnuts5241 11 күн бұрын

Have you ever pulled a nail out of someone's eye?

@silvaanosvs8783 12 күн бұрын

Joe is the perfect gentleman for his job. One rarely sees someone as precisely in the right spot. Great video, Teddy. More Seiko, Grand or other, please. Saving up for a GS. Gonna take a while. Family wants food and all sorts...

@Papelmusic 15 күн бұрын

The english speaking Seiko guy is very knowledgeable and well spoken. I could hear him for hours. I know is his job, but you can tell he is really good at it.

@jire9831 15 күн бұрын

Agreed. Great job by Seiko PR to get a native english speaker to explain the intricacies.

@seinfan9 15 күн бұрын

Likely a technical sales rep. Spend enough time talking about the product with the designers, things will eventually just be burned into memory.

@stuartcampbell3070 15 күн бұрын

Whatever that guy does day to day is likely a dream job.

@superbro3491 14 күн бұрын

Too bad his suit is slightly too tight for him, creating bunching and creasing under the chest. He needs someone like Teddy to help him with his style

@MrMeep1999 13 күн бұрын

He is incredible! I actually knew him back when he was working at a grand seiko boutique in Miami and he is probably the most knowledgeable and passionate person I've ever known. Absolutely fantastic dude in person, grade A individual. I'm so happy he is where he is, couldn't think of a better person for the job!!

@drticzon 15 күн бұрын

I had the honor of meeting Joe at a GS boutique in Beverly Hills CA last week. He was a pleasure to talk to as I showed him my Dec. 1975 Seiko 6139-6005 that I have worn for the past 48 years (he took a photo of my Seiko). He is very knowledgeable and a true gentleman.

@mt24Carson 14 күн бұрын

Agree. I have had the opportunity to meet Joe in Maryland (I acquired the SBGA 273 Autumn from Little Treasury Jewelers) and in Las Vegas. His knowledge of the brand is impressive. A great ambassador for GS.

@JuLoc06 15 күн бұрын

The craftsmanship, the culture, the history. This is why I love Grand Seiko.

@Gabe_the_watch_enthusiast 14 күн бұрын

Grand Seiko is most overrated brand of all time

@xCaLLMeGHeTTo 14 күн бұрын

@@Gabe_the_watch_enthusiast Shut up, Gabe.

@MrPician 13 күн бұрын

@@Gabe_the_watch_enthusiastplease explain why?

@Gabe_the_watch_enthusiast 13 күн бұрын

It's an exaggeration lol. I like grand Seiko.

@calindor19 7 күн бұрын

@@Gabe_the_watch_enthusiast when to ad gs and still think a seiko is thwe same gs with the gs cost i rather buy a second hand is a lot cheap with 5k a tudor is better . so tell me a reason to pay 5k for a GS?

@iAPX432 15 күн бұрын

What's impress me the most is how Grand Seiko elevate everything, including their own quartz movement. Have an hi-beat and a quartz. The value is amazing.

@bdegrds 15 күн бұрын

Lots of plastic parts. GS are good but way Overpriced for a half quartz movements, it's far cheaper to produce a half mechanical vs full mechanical movement. They did well marketing spring drive as something superior, but it's really just more inexpensive to produce, same reason went power plants went from steam to digital

@stefanmuche2891 13 күн бұрын

⁠@@bdegrdsthe difference between a spring drive and a fully mechanical movement is that the balance wheel is replaced by an extremely complex regulation through electromagnetic braking. Apart from this significantly more complex solution, the watch is driven by a main spring just as any mechanical watch. spring drive also has many more parts than a mechanical movement. Not sure about “lot‘s of plastic parts”, can you give examples?

@MrPician 13 күн бұрын

@@stefanmuche2891don't mind him, he is just a troll, the presentation clearly showed the assembly production in Seiko Epson.Even the 9F has full metal parts.

@jetaddict420 12 күн бұрын

@@bdegrds power plants are to this day still using steam my dude i dont even know how a powerplant could generate power through digital

@the.dove.effect 4 күн бұрын

I love how they celebrate their team of craftspeople

@MattH-wg7ou 11 күн бұрын

Watching the second hand on a spring drive sweep so perfectly smoothly is so satisfying! Especially if it is over a snowflake white dial.

@wowlsj 15 күн бұрын

I had never considered GS prior to going into a store to check them out, when I saw them in the metal I was absolutely blown away, and went on a tear to learn more about the brand and make acquisition(s). Having now 2 of them (dressy Spring Drive, and sporty GMT - with a Sapphire Bezel!) even when not wearing them, I often take them out and just examine the artistry under the light. Amazing watches. No, not perfect, no brand is, and I have/had a few, but hats off to GS for doing what they do so well. Thanks Teddy for highlighting this brand and enlightening us all about it.

@calindor19 7 күн бұрын

still readying you comment and not wanting any GS since the price over rater a tudor or omega feel better

@inova11901 12 күн бұрын

Because of Teddy I bought my first luxury watch three years ago. For all the reasons in the video and comments here, I decided on the SBGP015 a quartz 9F85. I have worn it daily, it literally has become a part of my life. Great to see Joe and Teddy show the respect of this truly remarkable movement. Incredibly, it has not lost one second in those three years aside from the battery switch which was covered by GS. For my upcoming retirement I am going to reward myself with a Spring Drive. But my SBGP015 will always be there. Thanke Teddy and Grand Seiko.

@jeromelambert2961 13 күн бұрын

Certainly the best report I have seen so far on the Grand Seiko brand, with very beautiful shots of the movements. Since I became the proud owner of a Grand Seiko watch, it never leaves my wrist, to the detriment of my other watches! Greetings from France 🇫🇷😍

@-Alpha-Omega 11 күн бұрын

J’ai une SLA043 avec un mouvement GS et manufacturée par Grand Seiko. Elle est juste incroyable. Quand je raconte l’histoire de cette montre et le côté manufacture artisanal, les gens en reste bouche bée. Je fini par les achever en annonçant la précision du mouvement: -1 S/J Je rêve de pouvoir obtenir un de leurs modèle habillé.

@stephensparkman3072 15 күн бұрын

Well done Teddy! Your watch videos are among the best… balanced with information and intrigue. Amazing brand too! Watch enthusiasts that are “in the know” understand Grand Seiko’s quality, skill and technical contributions to the watch “world” are unique and unmatched in many aspects. More than “just a Seiko”! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@donniesmith125 15 күн бұрын

How can you not fall in love with Grand Seiko? Incredible work Teddy!! Thank you, this was amazing.

@matthewweaver1123 15 күн бұрын

Teddy, 10 years ago, did you ever see yourself owning your own watch store, or getting to tour these awesome locations? You've poured your heart into this hobby. Good for you man.

@hiphopgeeks 15 күн бұрын

Excited this video was finally made by someone. Glad it was made by Teddy... secrets are finally coming to light.

@rahulrajendran2724 12 сағат бұрын

It's incredible how much work goes into it and how cheap they are ... worth every penny

@efreutel 15 күн бұрын

The one consistent thread throughout this video: The Japanese love for perfection in everything they do.

@Entertainment- 15 күн бұрын

Same feeling I get from Sony during their Xperia 1 VI announcement

@TCTriangle 15 күн бұрын

I was able to visit the Shizukuishi studio for the mechanical side, but the Shinshu studio was not open to the general public. Glad you were able to make this video so I can finally complete my Grand Seiko inside look!

@mlodygryros 15 күн бұрын

Teddy just dropped an absolute classic of a video, what a guy. Thank you for this material, it was very insightful

@SezerKemal 15 күн бұрын

Made in Japan 🇯🇵 That’s enough for me to buy and appreciate. Thank you indeed Teddy, for bringing the perfection to our screens!

@jasonchatham4170 14 күн бұрын

Looks like Teddy may become an AD of Grand Seiko. Cool stuff

@moeharri 14 күн бұрын

He already is.

@kart182 15 күн бұрын

It is crazy how handmade these are

@FloundersMindthots 8 күн бұрын

😂 I have to assume the cameraman was asking the poor suffering watchmaker to do all, reality is usually probes and tweezers of different materials. Fingers, even while wearing cots, is kind of unheard of.

@keithwilliams2218 15 күн бұрын

Awesome watches, I always enjoy Joe Kirks’ knowledgeable and descriptive contributions to any Grand Seiko videos.

@uttam-tambar 14 күн бұрын

What an amazing video! It was great to hear the two people at the end talk about their passion for their work. I can’t wait for the Grand Seiko event at Teddy’s store in Cleveland!

@DrewMonge 15 күн бұрын

I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the Grand Seikos are the most intriguing. Something about that spring drive thats captivating.

@146- 8 күн бұрын

It's beautiful,it my holy grale, the sekio spring drive snowflake..

@SinnerAndSaint 13 күн бұрын

Finally! I've counted every day to this video! GS is really such an emotional brand with so much history. And you can clearly hear from the great host and ambassador Joe Kirk that there is passion and pride for the brand everywhere. I'm very honered to own three GS pieces, each one with another movement technology. Thank you so much for this video, Teddy & GS!

@igsyst 6 күн бұрын

This is the pinnacle of watchmaking!

@laeclaec1783 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video... I got my first gs two weeks ago... It is a cream dial with basic manual movement... I'm so happy to share Japanese philosophy of making things... TB Please go on your excellent videos and speechs.

@billcore6295 19 сағат бұрын

Teddy, Outstanding Video! I recently purchased a snowflake and the polishing on a titanium case is the best…period!!!! Truly could be a one watch collection and definitely a timeless piece in a sea of blah mid tier watches

@Bobmarleej 7 күн бұрын

I can’t agree that Seiko guy is so passionate about Seiko. Joe is speaking in the same tone, doesn’t go into details but instead repeats words such as amazing, complex, individual, doesn’t have answers on so many fundamental questions. I can’t say I learned about GS from him more than I did from Teddy. Teddy, go for it. Deserve it.

@icychap 8 күн бұрын

Incredible content. This documentary will undoubtedly serve as a key reference for many years to come. Well done.

@JDRichard 14 күн бұрын

I still have my seiko turtle diver I purchased in university in 1980. With the 7R26 movement that was the tank of the industry for years. Love this watch to this day.

@FeathersMcgeaw 12 күн бұрын

It's another GS video that puts forward Japanese craftmanship of watch making. Love it!

@James-pl2oy 15 күн бұрын

Just got my skyflake yesterday and wearing it while I enjoy this serendipitous episode that just dropped today :)

@wargamingrefugee9065 14 күн бұрын

Congrats on the new watch. Wear it in good health.

@teddycastor8146 9 күн бұрын

Their watches are gorgeous. You could go on about the craftsmanship, the movement...or you could just stop at, they are gorgeous.

@TipTWhip 14 күн бұрын

This has been an absolute delight.

@PPN462 12 күн бұрын

As an owner of a Spring Drive and a quartz GS, it’s always so fascinating to have a peek at how they are being made. Nice job.

@wardog5537 Күн бұрын

What a fantastic video. Learning how to make these watches was awesome

@MikeLike8 Күн бұрын

Teddy, while the amazing interviews in Europe with the great watchmakers, staff and leaders, this visit really personifies watchmaking as Seiko are the “peoples watchmaker” with more technologies, price points, all adhering to quality levels that are stellar. The engineering we see here are fundamental to what all the great watchmakers do, yet are sometimes overlooked as there are other qualities that draw people’s attention. With Seiko it’s no nonsense watchmaking and still achieving beautiful characteristics to admire, and rival anything around the world in the similar price points… from around $100 to a $400,000 Credor minute repeater. Grand Seiko rival Rolex in caliber of watchmaking and some other great watchmakers worldwide (okay maybe not Patek Philippe, Lange and a few others like FP Journe). Bravo for going to Japan and doing this one!

@fj7509 15 күн бұрын

Christian from Theo and Harris said it perfectly: "No one works harder for your money than Grand Seiko."

@samcrockett845 15 күн бұрын

The video for which I’ve been waiting. Living vicariously through Teddy’s travels! Thank you, Sir.

@hawkeye454 15 күн бұрын

Teddy I just bought my first GS Spring Drive! It's an older SGBA083 but in immaculate condition. Thank you for sharing these amazing watches with us and helping me decide to buy a GS!

@Dadication3 11 күн бұрын

Thank you Teddy, this makes my GS even more special to “share my life”.

@jerrycooper171 14 күн бұрын

Thank you, Teddy. I now have a greater appreciation for my GS S-D. I also appreciate the fact that both you and Joe are very articulate in your explanations, particularly in a world where English is now a commodity, not an art form.

@MrLeumass 14 күн бұрын

Hey Teddy! Thank you so much for this video!! I'm so happy to have a tour of the Shinshu studio with this level of quality! You never disappoint :D

@Koishishibaman 11 күн бұрын

Another fascinating video on the craftsmanship of GS. Thanks. Loved the other one at the mechanical watch studio. Real cool to see the people who made your watch!!!!! Had a sbga413, but traded in if for a black birch. Still have a sbga429 . My 2 newer spring drives ran at plus .5 sec a day fast. Still very good. My older sbga111 runs at 0. Pretty much keeps pace with my 9f quartz. Outstanding accuracy. My expensive high beat ........plus 5 to 6 Love these videos! Thanks

@BanAaron 15 күн бұрын

I literally just got done Googling how Spring Drive works and you release this! Great timing

@gregorioushendrakurniawan3403 15 күн бұрын

me too :)

@RoneryRitsu 15 күн бұрын

Amazing. Thank you for this video Teddy!

@DanielBengtsson 15 күн бұрын

Really nice video. Please do more videos from and about GS.

@damiaanvanhouwelingen2308 12 күн бұрын

Great video! Nice to see a brand opening its doors and show how proud they are (as they should)! I realy love the Japanese passion for perfection and innovation. I love how Grand Seiko is trying to convince watch enthousiasts with the quality of their product instead of creating hype and stupid scarcity games. I own two Grand Seiko's myself and really love them!

@MrKkramme 15 күн бұрын

One of the best videos I have seen this year! Congratulations Teddy and Joe Kirk! ❤

@Gzeroy 15 күн бұрын

Love to see videos like this!!! Thank you Teddy.

@panaceiasuberes6464 11 күн бұрын

With all these snake-oil vendors in the watch industry Teddy is really a gem to watch when you want high production levels and true quality watch content.

@davidmoynahan8473 12 күн бұрын

What a great video! Love the Grand Seiko level details

@BenNS1971 15 күн бұрын

Fabulous video. Please do as many of these videos as possible. Loved it!!

@GoAppo 15 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing the world of grand seiko ! I really wanted to see videos such as these for so long

@BambiD 15 күн бұрын

One word Stunning.

@d.kashani 15 күн бұрын

I don’t have a GS but I have a high end seiko sje093 which was designed by taro tanaka. It has sharp lines and is zaratsu polished. It’s really impressive appears like a mirror. A fellow enthusiast spotted it from across the room and came up to check it out.

@cistm_un-do_ 15 күн бұрын

Incredible brand and video Teddy. Actually had to pause the video part way through. Go to my watch box. Change out of my FXD into my GS. Then continue the video 😅♥️

@dakistle 15 күн бұрын

Spectacular! I especially enjoyed hearing from the assembly department.

@bullnose01 15 күн бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks, Teddy.

@bloodshot6 13 күн бұрын

Super impressive, GS will be on my next purchase list.

@blainekelley816 14 күн бұрын

Very impressive. Thanks for bringing us this in-depth look at watch-making mastery.

@realleescoggins 15 күн бұрын

Great video Teddy, thank you.

@readrepairs 15 күн бұрын

Nobody does these videos quite like TB. Incredible quality. Joe always looks like he cannot believe he got that great job. Thank you for making this content. One comment if I may. It would be great to talk about stability rather than accuracy. … and rate

@Dbrockjohnson 13 күн бұрын

now I would LOVE to visit here!!! That would be awesome! Thanks Teddy

@Yogeshhope 15 күн бұрын

You are doing a fabulous job Teddy.. keep it up

@BenSolleeKY 14 күн бұрын

Wow! Thanks for going above and beyond to produce this video. Does so much to illuminate the craft and innovation. Excited to see the new hand wound birch Spring Drive in the middle.

@2manysigns 15 күн бұрын

Great job of course . I just heard Andrew Morgan say " wears like a spray on tan " and immediately thought how much fun it might be to hear someone like Joe incorporate that into a relative sales pitch .

@nerdbamarich2063 15 күн бұрын

Definitely appreciate your wonderful segments.

@jeandonaldgeorges7783 15 күн бұрын

This was a wonderful video. Thank you for the insight and the view inside Grand Seiko's studios. I am in love with this brand and just purchased my first Grand Seiko watch the "Shosho" GMT. I am 110% satisfied and feel very confident when I wear my watch to different meetings.

@HenryDarr 14 күн бұрын

I've been anticipating your tour of the GS design studio and I must say it didn't disappoint. I wish it could go into more detail but that's what happens when someone truly admires the quality product that is GS.

@TailSpinRCSpain 15 күн бұрын

Always fascinating content from you Teddy !

@2NIWRAD2 14 күн бұрын

I love their watches. So beautifully made. I have a few

@qoium2478 Күн бұрын

spring drive is underrated movement that become game changer in the horology

@curtbrown7718 14 күн бұрын

Fascinating! Thank you!

@j.keithfarrell2364 14 күн бұрын

Fantastic work and brilliant video!!

@adrianw3985 15 күн бұрын

Spring Drive! Legendary!

@carsaregood911 12 күн бұрын

The things I would do for a Lake Suwa, thanks Teddy!

@Bloodcrave87 15 күн бұрын

fascinating video, thanks for this

@seinfan9 15 күн бұрын

Pretty slick ad for GS. The craftsmanship is amazing.

@BorisBidjanSaberi11 10 күн бұрын

Grand Seiko… so so so good

@Beanna_ 14 күн бұрын

Amazing look behind the curtain of this fantastic brand. The beauty of all this hand made finishing and attention to detail is truly inspiring. Thank you for this video.

@y0shi556 9 күн бұрын

Thank u so much for this vid teddy

@user-be7ii7tb7v Сағат бұрын

精工細緻!工匠精神!按個讚😂！

@eastcoastwatchconnection7949 15 күн бұрын

Teddy is out here leading the pack with the factory tours, and CEO interviews. Thanks for doing this kind of stuff, instead of talking about resale value and other KZfaq bs. The enthusiasts thank you! The content that you provide has always been above average, but it very quickly became some of the best. I know you, and your entire team put a lot of effort into this! Side note:I would love to see a Mido factory tour at some point. I’ve become a huge fan of the brand, and I’ve seen your interview with the CEO, along with the other SWATCH Group CEO interviews and tours. I’m very curious if they assemble their movements on site, as they show in their promo videos.

@Reyone13 11 күн бұрын

Fantastic video. Loved it.

@craigbabinski 15 күн бұрын

Great vid. You did it again. 👍🏼

@nate.or.nodate 15 күн бұрын

Love this behind the scenes Great content!

@davidnoels2586 13 күн бұрын

love these stories, it shows your genuine passion and interest in watches 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@BretMcCuistion 14 күн бұрын

Amazing video as always, Teddy! Love my Shunbun, and it’s great to see behind the scenes of what goes into making GS.

@user-oj1kk2wf1e 13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much nkuwan for taking us shopping🛍…my wish list just got longer

@allanbergsma3256 8 күн бұрын

Stunning 🤩

@grinchproductions6547 14 күн бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing, GS is definitely on my list

@davidh4838 13 күн бұрын

One word: AMAZING!

@keysncoffee7733 14 күн бұрын

I’m a simple man. I see Teddy & Grand Seiko, I click Like.

@iMoha46 15 күн бұрын

The Lexus of watches baby let’s goooooo

@Drewinvan 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for bringing us along for the journey to Seiko in Japan Teddy. Another great video. I am very impressed with the Seiko brand through its commitment to excellence and through constant improvement of their products. I am heading back to Japan and will be interested in purchasing my first Seiko watch. Although I am not wealthy, I will be looking to purchase a second hand Grand Seiko with spring drive technology if I'm lucky! Keep up the great work. Regards from Vancouver Canada. 🙏🏻

@stoic1024 15 күн бұрын

Wow. Awesome episode. The quality of the video is first rate, like the subject matter. I am inspired to someday obtain a Grand Seiko for myself. Thank you Teddy.