Grand Seiko - SBGD201 - Why Not?! Watch Review vs Rolex, Omega, other Brands without Spring Drive

The Grand Seiko SBGD201 is a POWERHOUSE! How does it rank with other luxury watches like Rolex, Omega? Is this the Best Grand Seiko? If you're not considering this watch/brand, should you be? In this review I talk about Spring Drive, the 8 day power reserve, and go over these questions and give it a score at the end.
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[@charliechang3744]

instant buy once they have removed power reserve meter in more affordable models.

[@arkachatterjee5179]

There are certain GS pieces that do well on resale - I have an SBGH269 and more recently the SBGA413 and SBGA433. All of them are selling second hand for more than I paid for them. My Rolex Sky dweller is selling for more still, but depending on the GS you get, resale appreciation and value retention are possible.

[@CharBar07]

Rolex is to impress others, Grand Seiko is to impress yourself. I’d like to get on my hands on Godzilla GS.

[@LewisMa]

well said. the more i research GSs the more i like them

[@Hollyrock712]

I have two 9F quarts gmt and the Spring Drive SnowFlake...
Love them ! Better than my two Rolex !

[@danny77670000]

Hi Lewis, great that you came up with a simple scoring system capturing the essence of the timepieces. It’ll be interesting to see how the spreadsheet develops over time. Gut feel, 9.5 for innovation it’s too high as you start to review other brands which there is a lot.
Looking forward to your next post 😊

[@coachladylava3979]

Nice set up!

[@karansabz]

finishing 7????? do you killing me ?

[@elefantrising]

Rolex as a brand and resale all day, from a horological perspective it does not even get in the ring. My automatic GS that would not even get you into an OP is far superior to most current Rolex watches, 70 hour power reserve, antimagnetic, about +2 sec a day. You buy a GS when horological value starts to matter more than resale.

[@LewisMa]

Well said👍

[@backupmike2000]

Why not grand seiko? Their designs.

[@LewisMa]

You don't like their dials? Their cases?

[@backupmike2000]

@@LewisMa I want to like their stuff badly because it’s great value but their designs, at least from afar (I’ve never seen one in person), leave a lot to be desired. Ive looked for a piece from them for a long time but I haven’t found it yet.

[@LewisMa]

@@backupmike2000 interesting. I haven't seen one either. I think I will go to the boutique this weekend

[@backupmike2000]

@@LewisMa Good luck. I hope you find something nice.

[@TheDIYRookie]

I encourage both of you to see in person, beautiful pieces. I own a GS and love it.

[@sergeyzerkin8029]

Why not is easy .. too thick too big trrrible bracelets no micro adjustments no servicing in Europe and not good resale

[@LewisMa]

this watch specifically? or GS in general?

[@watchPaige]

WOOF WOOF WOOF

[@LewisMa]

Hi Paige welcome back to the channel. I always value your comments 🔥