We Japanese respect the Swiss so much. In fact I feel that it's out of admiration of the Swiss, German (European and or Western) brilliance of watch craftsmanship that we even began to tackle watch making to begin with. I sincerely believe many Japanese feel this sentiment, just don't understand English, and see many Western KZfaq stuff to comment like myself, cheers from Japan

Seiko is very underrated. It watches are amazing, with authentic designs and own soul. Very very high quality. Greatness.

Marc André, again, what a wonderful, positive and balanced overview of what Seiko has on offer. All the more amazing because in the end, you are Swiss. But it shows your class, your in-depth knowledge and you passion for what makes a really good watch! Thank you so much! If ever you go to Japan on a trip, I’ll seriously consider joining you!

Tfw Seiko took out most Swiss watchmakers with a single innovation, then shared their patents of it (unlike Bulova) just to give themselves worthy challengers again.

Very good summary of the history of seiko. Thank you. I enjoyed it very much

Another great eye-opener about what Seiko is all about. Appreciate this very much. Thank you, Mr. MAD!

Probably the most versatile watch brand on Earth who has made so many forward thinking contributions to watchmaking

I find myself liking and respecting Seiko more and more over time. I picked up the PADI Turtle (Pepsi) a couple years ago. I was introduced to Grand Seiko a while back and recently purchased my first GS (SBGM235). I believe it really is the finest piece I own (including my Rolexes and Panerai).

I appreciate your objectivity and your command over the English language.

Yes! I am proud to say I still own my Seiko Scubamaster M795-5A00 dive watch I purchased in the 90's.

Probably the most underrated watch brand in the world.

Seiko and Grand Seiko remain some of the most prized in my personal collection. Thanks a lot for the video!

Finally, the Seiko report I was waiting for this one for so long, Amazing Job Marc, Nice souvenirs on your table 😁

I am a simple man. I see Seiko. I hit like. They make amazing watches specially Presage. Such great value for money and fine quality.

I'm wearing my Seiko SNK803 today. Of the various watches I own, only the quartz ones are more accurate that this. So much horological history at such a low price! I really love it.

Seiko is such an important watch company. The story of watchmaking would remain incomplete without them especially with what they achieved with Quartz and Spring Drive movements. Very comprehensive report Marc, enjoyed every bit of it.

The clarity and depth of contents like this is what I subscribed this channel for! Please keep up the good work!

Good video. I like seiko as a brand. I remember my dad brought home a seiko quartz watch (I think) maybe 50 years ago. I think my first L.E.D. watch as a kid was a pulsar - that seemed like such a cool watch then! A lot of water has flowed under the bridge over the years, now we all seem to admire mechanical watches again.

Thank you for all the efforts you put into creating this video. You have well covered 150 years of Seiko watches history. I loved every minute of it, and you made me happy about my decision to buy a Seiko watch.

My favorite watch brands are Japanese. Seiko and Casio.

One of the very few 20 minute videos I’ve seen which flew by. Well done

Fantastic video! I do hope you deep dive into more areas, like the Spring Drive, Grand Seiko automatics, etc. Keep up the great horological content!

Great video. Very in-depth, interesting, and respectful to the brand, just as one would expect for a solid documentary. I honestly learned a lot about this brand, even as someone who already likes them and their work, so thank you for sharing!

Excellent summarization of Seiko's history. Thank's again for another great review.

Awesome! Loved this! More Seiko please! 🙏🏼😍

Both comprehensible and comprehensive. Cheers for yet another quality production.

Great video! In-depth history, innovations, achievements and actual first hand footage of objects you are talking about. Amazing production!

A very interesting resumée of Seiko. Thanks for taking so much time and trouble to make this great content.

really like Seiko/ Grand Seiko. Very interesting video.

A vey well compiled and annotated video. V informative and a professional effort

Fantastic video, Marc Andre. What a joy to watch! The history of Seiko and the variety of their timepieces is staggering. Truly a top notch brand

Great video Marc and comprehensive breakdown! I had the opportunity to see the Museum last year so it's great for the recap!

Wearing a JDM Seiko Brightz right now, that's made out of titanium, and with a level of finish that many watch makers can only accomplish on $4000+ models. There's nothing like it around here in Switzerland...

Wow Marc u & your team really travel far to give us watch coverage. Truly truly appreciate deeply. Your content is as alway rich & detailed. I learn much from u. I'm alway looking forward for your new videos. Cheer Alvin Aw from Singapore.

I must admit that my Seiko Marinemaster "Tuna" 300 quartz is my favourite "beater" watch. The only one out of quite a few "diving watches" all Swiss that's survived beach activity, snorkeling and spear fishing. Seiko IMO = fit for purpose, unlike most luxury propositions...

wow...very interesting details about Seiko which we never know before.thanks so much for the clip...

Great, great video! Way to go, Marc!

Another excellent and very informative history of the Seiko watch company’s. This video is another timely (no pun intended) one, as an armature and keen watch repairer I am at present servicing a vintage Seiko 5 Automatic Mechanical Watch. It is fitted with the Seiko 4206/B Mechanical Automatic Movement the smallest movement I have worked on so far. Really loving these video’s from Japan Marc, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

I have a 1968 Grand Seiko 4522-8000 and it is keeping great time. I have many Seiko watches and love them all dearly.

I really enjoyed this video. Great company, great history and great watches. Any chance of an inside look Casio?

I have a Seiko Sarb 033. Amazing watch for a reasonable price.

Very enjoyable video. I hope you do make a trip to the seiko manufacturing plants. Ive read many interesting articles from blogs and other watch sites etc that have done factory trips. Not seen many videos though.

... Brilliant mini doco Marc... Viva!

I have a Seiko solar powered watch and am very pleased with it.

Great insight and thanks very much for educating us . A wonderful series and can’t wait for the next brand. Bravo

I would love to see more video's about Seiko's factories (inside footage of their production lines etc). They have so much to show, as they make everything themselves. The cases, chrystals, main springs, bearings etc etc. Virtually no other brand does that and uses certain components from other specialized suppliers. So in that regard Seiko is also unique.

thank you very much for this very interesting and complete video ! (as usual) Cheers !

I am sitting here wearing my 18th Birthday SEIKO divers watch model 7548, Seiko's 1st Quartz divers watch. This watch was made Sept 1978 and is now 41yrs old. I have the battery and seals replaced 4 yearly and wear the watch daily in salt water at my local ocean pool for around 30 minutes.

loved your narration. rustic yet smooth

3 years ago, I bought a used Arctura Kinetic GMT. 5M65-0AA0, it is The Best watch, that I've ever owned. I carry it every day with joy and proud

Fantastic video great job with the explanation 👍👍👍👍

Fantastic video, fascinating to learn of Seiko and Seikosha' watch making history.

Fantastic informative video. Loved the old photos!

Excellent showcase of Seiko! It is an amazing company. Though, deep down inside I wish they would rebrand Grand Seiko to: Seikosha - Grand Seiko.

Great video. As a Rolex and Seiko owner/collector , found this useful

As a watch enthusiast with a very modest income, I have come to appreciate Seiko. I hope to one day own a Spring Drive piece with its hypnotizing second hand. Recently purchased the handsome vintage styled diver, SPB143, with the 6R35 movement and am hoping it compares favorably to the Swiss workhorse, ETA 2824. Only time will tell.

This video is so perfect. The content, the form. Swiss precision. I was looking for a documentary about Seiko and stumbled upon this. Quite different from a documentary, but I got the information I wanted, and it was delivered with the perfect tone. Very enjoyable watch. And yes, Seiko is amazing. My main problem with the watch industry (also applies to luxury goods in general) is the lack of innovation. Yes there are interesting evolutions with complications and everything, but these feel a bit meaningless against the backdrop of history and the human evolution. However, Seiko is another story. They push beyond this. They seek to truly innovate in a meaningful way - ways that advance humanity. Seiko is the shit. Seiko is insanely underrated. I love this company, their stance, their work, and their products so much.

I have GS snowflake spring drive golden and it's one of the most beautiful watch with high & latest quality technology available. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very informative video and I am really impressed. I did subscribe your channel because of your quality/hard work.

Great video 👌 very informative. I hope you make more videos about other brands

Excellent video Marc. Waiting for your video tour of actual CREDOR manufacturing plant.

Thank you for this very interesting and detailed video.

More than great analytical works well done 👍 and many thanks

Thank you so much for a great overview of Seiko. I am heading to Japan in a few months, so a trip to their Tokyo Museum is now on my list.

Great video! Thank you for highlighting Seiko!

Great video, thanks. I think another trip to Japan may be in order. More on Seiko but also Citizen who are very interesting too. You mention the challenge of the smart watch, Citizen are doing connected watches but with traditional hands and faces instead of mini phone screens like Apple watches, I think they are a good compromise if you want a connected watch. I still only have mechanical for the moment. Viva watchmaking.

Great video , Ive been a long time seiko fan. Great selection of watches and seem to be getting better with the years. My grail piece would be a prospex LX springdrive.

Loving your objectivity and thoroughness on covering the Seiko group history and craftsmanship. (un compatriote)

Great video, thank you so much, very informative and interesting, Seiko is an amazing company. Maybe next time do one on the evolution of the seiko diver. At its hight in the late 1960S, its divers like 6159-7001 hi beat in fact at that period was ahead of Rolex and Blancpain in technology and capability as a professional diver . Really would love to see you cover the seiko diver story

The best watchmaker of the world ! Who control the gift of time ? Richt or poor...all materials...Only SEIKO! ! !

Excellent video. Learnt a lot. Tks.

Thank you for this! Seiko Love!

A very interesting video about the Seiko brand of watches. I have several Seiko watches of which my very first Seiko was a Seiko 5 which I still have from 20 years ago and wear often. I believe the Seiko 5 was the first Seiko watch to be made affordable to everyone due to its low maintenance and reliability for a mechanical watch. I think also that Seiko were the first company to produce solar powered quartz watches long before Citizen came out with the Eco Drive range of watches and as you said the first company to produce a digital watch which Casio also caught onto by producing their own and is now a world leader brand for these watches. Thank you for posting this video, greetings from here in the UK and I have subscribed to your channel.

What a very interesting video thank you.

Can’t believe I only watched this video now, a year after it was released. I just recently “discovered” Grand Seiko for myself after buying a Snowflake and can really see what all the fuss is about with GS. The dial side of their watches are second to none in the price range.

Great description of a very complicated corporation, Marc.

Very good video and wonderful Grand Seiko brand.

I just discovered you. This is very impressive work. As a Seiko enthusiast I would only add that you only missed the story of the great race to develop the first auto chronometer with their 6139 caliber which can arguably be said to predate the production of the El Primero and the Heuer-led Calibre 11. Of course it was also the first auto-Chrono in space with Col. Pogue.

Lovely video!

Favorite watch brand without a doubt!! Very good video!

Excellente vidéo, comme d'habitude, mais que j'apprécie encore plus étant donné ma passion pour cette belle maison ! Sur le sujet de la crise du quartz, le livre "Rattraper et dépasser la Suisse" de Pierre-Yves Donzé est absolument génial. Viva Watchmaking !

I have been using for myself and was a salesman for the local jeweller in PTY.

Awesome execution. Fan of Seiko.

Great video

I would hope you can one day do a video on the JDM stuff because some of it is truly amazing. My wife has a JDM SEIKO watch that on cursory glance seems similar to the ones we have in the rest of the world, but it is an incredibly interesting watch in many ways, it has a pearlescent dial that actually is a solar panel, and it has a perpetual calendar and radio controlled time, to my knowledge you cannot set the time on it manually, only the time zone, and when you do the hands sweep independently to different dial positions to indicate which setting mode you are in and which timezone is set and also it automatically adjusts summer/winter time when set to do so. And as I said it's visually indistinguishable from a really small high end woman's quartz watch. The finish is impeccable, as it is a true high end watch but only for Japanese market unfortunately. I think it's too expensive to make it elsewhere though.

Great video, great review of Seiko history.

love the bobbing cats in the background! great video TWT!

You made my day!

Great video..thanx a lot

As ever great content...... Viva Seiko .

Amazing brand. I own two GS and they're unbelievable watches.

I am proud to wear a Seiko now

Seiko watches have the best system in the automatic side, The self winding movement is great, I loved fixing Seiko automatic, Mainsprings will last forever, But they decided to go quartz and that was a big mistake, but then they decided to go back to mechanical and quartz. I used to fix them a lot, I went to receive a class on Seiko at the University in Spokane, Washington,

wearing a gs watching this made me happy, very nice video

Thanks for the video 👈 really great!

I own some Grand Seikos and I can say that they are of the highest quality! Without saying, Grand Seiko makes the best watches in the world.

Outstanding video! Thank you

Best vids ever thank you

Yes, is not only that Seiko is a great watch, it has a superb soul. apart of all the rest, sets them back from the rest, and of course :-) did the Quartz one, but shared all, and so competition for excellency can keep on... life is odd, a Brother went nuts for Rolex and alike, I for Seiko and never have let me down, no matter where was, or what doing, was the most reliable watch, not like others, that had, but could not hack it, hope that one day could go to visit SEIKO.

This guy, I love this show.

This is amazing content! Thank you so much!