Terrific review. I've an SBGA031 (titanium version of essentially the same watch) totally agree about the clasp extension mech being engages accidentally.

I absolutely enjoyed this review thank you..,you convinced me I was buying the right watch .., everything you said was spot on !!!.,well done it really is a great watch

This review is perfect. Well done. Mine is in the mail, picked it up on Reddit for 3200 usd. Greetings from Canada

So the Patek Website says it’s water resistant up to 30m but you said 120m??!!

black over white?

Getting mine this week. Scared to size it by myself lol.

Just subscribed excellent in-depth review. Just added an AP RO to my collection and now considering adding this patek, AP and pateks are on another level above Rolex I’d argue.

I have the 2014 ranger with the all red second hand, i bought mine in 2014 and i love it because it is not flashy and only people who know about watches will spot it as what it is.

Nice watch, I like it, but I wouldn't spend 4k on it.

Never understood unboxing videos and ones that show extensively all the papers and manuals etc....who gives af just show the dam watch..thumb down

If you can afford one of these I doubt you will worry about the bezel fraying your cuff 😂

Did you end up keeping the gold one?

Y’all drive on the wrong side of the road! 😂😂😂

they stopped making these in 2016 with 2016 models having scrambled serials if I am not mistaken. The ceramics came out late 2016...

Is this a chronometer? Does it have a column wheel, or co-axial? I dont get why this is so expensive besides limited edition.

Everyone agrees it's just too big

Very nice review. I’m on a waiting list for a Sea Dweller 43mm but I think I should consider this GS. I would be inclined to replace that hand set. Seiko could have done better IMO.

I own a Grand Seiko, if you know fine watches and take the time to focus on the little details, the Seiko name in Grand Seiko isn’t an issue. They are way better than a typical Seiko, different universe. Their design language isn’t going to be for everyone across the board. Some of their watches are a bit chunky. Their bracelets while not always as bad as the critiques insist, they aren’t on average at the level of their watches. I’d suggest those are bigger concerns rather than their name.

The best daytona ever made !!!

💯 I couldn’t agree more. The 116520, late production with chromalight dial is the best Daytona ever made. Everyone is going crazy for the ceramic models, but this is the real deal. More true to history with a SS bezel, and more aesthetically pleasing and well balanced. I have a slight preference for the white dial for its improved legibility over the black dial.

Are you still having one?

This will no doubt be the next Comex type Rolex in terms of skyrocketing in the future

They should make a Date-Tona

Excellent video, appreciate it

Ref nummer??

I'm hoping you've taken the stickers off by now!! LoL!

wild strap!

The aquanaut really is a watch that needs to be seen and worn in person to actually understand its beauty. As soon as i saw one in person, i wanted one, and thankfully will be getting one in around 6 weeks time.

Nice video mate

You need to check with your GP regarding your blood circulation, especially to your hands. Could be the sign of heart disease

Far too thick

I don’t recommend this watch. I have bought one and had to return it as they had to replace the heart of the watch. It was not functioning well

I just found my next Panerai. Currently have 9 of the crazy things. I'm starting to really seek out the unique pieces and I think this qualifies. I have a PAM 323, so very similar watch, just in 47mm. I'm The case thickness works fine on the 323, as a ratio of diameter and thickness. I do worry that the 45mm case might not stand up to the thickness as well. I've got a PAM 190 (another dream piece) and it is a little thinner, so better balanced. Anywho, this video is quite old, but it is the only video on this watch. Maybe I will do an update video once I find my 235. Cheers.

A very beautiful and unique Grand Seiko ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is definitely worth the price. If you want to buy a Swiss watch of this quality, you'll pay a five-figure price. not to mention the unique technology.

Simple the Best

I prefer the intermediate version 2012-2019 with "no wave" dial and the rounded date window.

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Excellent review. Your review of 116600 SD4K helped persuade me to pull the trigger. Love that watch. Now in the market for a late 116520 chromalight black (exactly like yours). Thank You!

LOVED this video. You say in the very beginning. It’s your second time reviewing this watch. But I can’t find your first one. Could you please share the link. Thank you so much. Great video!

That's the thing about Rolex they should look into the submariner is plain no writing on the back that is wear the Rolex Deepsea wins the writing on the back that os why I bought it true

It's got writing on the back I thought the Rolex Deepsea was the only 1 with writing on the back of it

What year is this?

Did you kept the watch ? Did you serviced it ? Did you had any problem with it ? How is it keeping time ?

i have a 41mm blue way211cba0928 aquaracer and an Oris blue 42mm 65 (non-heritage) and as much as love the oris i just cant help but think the tag has better built, i mean the markers and the dial and the needles are just so clean and feel premium whereas the oris especially the needles are a bit rough when examined in macro. even my rado captain cook needles are far finer and neat.

I just accidentally dropped my Speedmaster when changing straps, it probably dropped about 2 feet, so not from particularly high and the Chronograph function now doesnt work properly, the start button starts it, but when I press it again to stop it, it resets it rather than stopping it. Lovely watch, but definitely not particularly hardy.

I sold the Railmaster and quickly regretted it. This has the same case, hands, crown, bracelet, clasp, and accessories. And you’re right about the bracelet and fit. Sturdy and sublime. As for the 19 mm width, it solves the non tapering problem so many have while accentuating the watch head. I simply love it.

The stainless steel rolex Daytona is a best looking among all Daytona model lines up

This is my grail watch... love it to pieces.

AP quality is very bad...a lot of movement, pusher/crown and date issues....not worth the list prices...talking from experience