Grand Seiko Seasons Review | SBGH271 & SBGH273 | Rolex Datejust Killers! 

"Buy a Rolex, and impress your friends. Buy a Grand Seiko, and impress yourself." -Ancient Proverb ;-)

Great Job! Once you own GS youll never look back at Rolex. The finishing and quality just on another level that Rolex is far left behind. The 271 is so pretty!

Such an underrated watch channel. Keep up the great content my dude! Huge Grand Seiko fan myself too. Can't beat Spring Drive for the money.

Great video. I enjoy listening to your balance of good information, seriousness, and that touch of quirky comedy.

I'm leaning more and more towards seiko. Awesome video. As always 😁 Looking forward to watching the next one!

You're the best addition to Hodinkee in a long time. Love your videos, man.

I made the mistake of going inside the Nature of Time in New York and after a while I walked out with a SBGH273 "Shubun" on my wrist 🤣

amazing video, enjoyed every second of it and nice to see grand seiko being appreciated!

I'm getting my SBGH271 today, I can"t wait ! Great review as always. I like the comparison with the Datejust. They are so different and beautiful in their own ways, but I think the SBGHxxx are way sexier. Keep up the good work !

Brandon has a calming voice. It’s a refreshing change from the constant yelling and screaming of Archie and Nico.

I really enjoyed this review, pretty neat video with plenty in-depth explanation as to why your in love with GS., own a few GS myself.

Love these videos Brandon! Great production quality and a big fan of any retro sprinklings ;) GS is really on a mission. Love their new 9AS5 movement, hopefully, that will usher in a line of watches that will have the more traditional wearing experience like that of a Rolex. The finishing is already out of this world.

Awesome video! I really like the high-beat GSs. Everything about these watches is done beautifully!

Bro...love your channel. Your style is informative and chill. I appreciate the camera and video work. Keep up the great content! Big fan

Fantastic video, Brandon. I've been itching to get some hands on time with these 4 seasons pieces. Don't sell yourself so short, you did these pieces justice!

So glad I found your channel. Excellent discussion and comparison among GS and Rolex, with a much appreciated shoutout for the Globemaster (I’m a fan of the Tungsten bezel 👍). I’m still a budget watch enthusiast (sub-$1000) with no plans to be otherwise, but for some reason, I still enjoy these luxury watch vids. Thanks, man!

Up there with the best concerning watch Content. Love it bro

Your videos are the best. I picked up the “Spring” SBGA413 last week and it’s so beautiful! It’s legit a STUNNER. The green dial one was my second choice, but I couldn’t pass up the spring.

@8:28 you wiggling your finger in the reflection lol another great video, your camera shots, music and commentary are great

Awesome video as always Brandon! Never had the chance to try a GS yet, but I am definitely considering buying one someday !

Finally, a watch channel that praises Grand Seiko!!!

I can’t wait for the White Birch review

Simply put, Grand Seiko is awe-inspiring .....keep up the great work, Brandon. Hope that SLGH005 is treating you well. I'm SO jealous😉. Cheers....

Just bought the blue version and it is much better value than every Rolex I own. I love my Milgauss GV but the GS rocks. Bracelet end link fitting is clearly not as good as Rolex but I can’t see it unless I use a loupe so not a deal breaker. Once the GS was fitted right , it is now a perfect fit …and for the price it is unbeatable and that blue grey dial with texture is just fabulous

Really enjoyed the video Brandon! I own both a Datejust and a GS SBGH271 and I got to say I agree. Love my GS. The only thing I think they could improve on is the clasp, I would like it to have some kind of micro adjustment.

Sick and tired of Rolex games. Nice to see GS getting some love.

First! Great vid Brandon. Really digging the retro vibes in your music selection

Grand Seiko make the best watches at every price point. Great review buddy.

Another incredible production brother 🔥 ❤️

Props to your camera work. Those watches look great.

Great video! Couldn’t agree with you more. I don’t know of any other high quality luxury watch brands offering the level of detail and beauty that Grand Seiko does. I have the SBGM221 as well and absolutely love it. I think the dial is super unique within the GS line and still one of my favorites! So pumped GS is starting to get the love they deserve.

Good job! Love the content. Keep on keeping on.

The finger wagging in the reflection got me laughing 😂

great video man, love the B-roll shots. with you on GS. I wish I had an AD locally where I live but I'm SOL there.

Exceptional macro shots! Much appreciated!

This video was a blast to watch! Subscribed now! (but I disagree with the Datejust needing the fluted bezel, I love my domed 36 , and just don't need to dress up for work to dazzle clients 😎🤣)

As much as I knew GS was the most insane quality and horology for the money I never really liked their cases...but then I saw the 44GS case and all I could think was bye bye desire for Datejust

Your b-roll is brilliant! These look so good. I visited the GS boutique here in London three weeks ago, as soon as the shops were allowed to open (because priorities). I was very impressed by sbgm221, and sbgj235. Also got to see the birch and snowflake. Not fan of titanium, so wasn't too impressed with the snowflake, even though the dial looks amazing. Birch is on another level, even though felt a bit biggish for me. That movement 👌 Either way, I left with the sbgm221, and it won't be my last GS.

Great review Brandon. I would also say have a look at the sgbw231 - beautiful understated 37m hand wound piece with a gorgeous boxed domed crystal. As ever, need to see in person to appreciate how stunning it is. The next piece for me.

Great watches ,love the blue version. Great video too!

i know crown and caliber is owned by hodinkee now, i hope you make it in their podcast/video. I just listened to your socal watch review podcast, your view on watches is so refreshing. I think i comment that every time you drop a video. FOR REAL! I would describe your style as a modern day watchfinder with the buttery smooth macros with likeable personality. You're a person, rather than a brand. keep it up!!!!

Team dream shirt is v cool. Been trying to get a kit from them. Great vid! I have the winter and it’s awesome!

I don’t own a GS yet (although it’s in my plans) but I’m guessing is just like having a seiko, once you buy one you want another and another and another and the cool think is that it has the same or even better features than well known brands at the same price range or even higher. Great video btw.

Another killer video, Brandon 👍🏼🍻

Great work as always buddy

Yes!! This comes so well timed I’m heading down to la next month and want to stop by the GS boutique. Now I know what watches to scope out.

Great video... I have been waiting for an everose chocolate datejust for 6 months... It may be time to move on to GS for my birthday celebration.

Nice video. I own the green SBGH271 and it is a beautiful watch. I also own the original Snowflake and the gorgeous SBGP015 blue dial quartz. So I understand your love of Grand Seiko.

Awesome review! I have the green dial Rikka and wear it to Popeye’s all the time...the gold indeces really pop against the golden crispy chicken background!

i've got a date just, a speedy and a jlc sector dial and my next buy will be a GS. how can you not love the pure elegance and quality of these watches? i need a blue dial too. this is so alluring

Damn you, Brandon! I'm in the market for my first Grand Seiko and I'm already conflicted on which to get! This didn't help! Haha. Truly, the more I look into GS, the more and more I'm impressed by what they have. There are probably a dozen models I'm drooling after! By the way, the B-roll game continues to be ON POINT!

Excellent video, 100% agree. I would do date just white 41 on jubilee with fluted, but that’s more than a white birch! And that blows date just outta the water. Love Rolex but I just so a SBGM221 as well and I’m addicted. Still heart that jubilee thou

The fluted dial, cyclops, case and bracelet look so 1980's. "This just isn't your grand fathers Rolex". Grand Seiko pisses all over Rolex on so many different levels. Love your content and general mellow and cool vib.

Not a huge fan of these "the something something killer"-titles, but huge fan of your channel and videos... Liked before watching

Great seeing that the moustache is back strong :)

This video was great. I just picked up a “Rikka” and could not be happier. The finishing is way above anything else in my collection and I could stare at the dial for hours.

Not cheesy at all, farmers used to use those for planting crops back in the days. And it’s actually on the lunar calendar.

Nothing like a Grand seiko you have to experience them in the metal to truly get a feel for how incredibly well they are made!

Cheers, great video keep it up!

That green dial with the gold hands is insane. Love the vid man. I love these watches - and love Gs. I agree they are dollar for dollar better value than Rolex - but what do you think about Rolex price retention vs gs? Does that matter to you at all?

I have a GS beads of rice bracelet on my SBGT241and its much thinner than a jubilee, but it is super comfortable. My only complaint is sizing. Regular GS bracelets I love, even without micro adjustments because I can combine the 1/2 links (more like 3/4 links) along with the hole ones to get that perfect fit. I have a 7-3/4 in wrist so for us with that in-between size, we dread sizing a bracelet. On my beads of rice though, there are no halves, so its either just a little too snug, or a little too lose. I wear just slightly on the lose side. It still fits well, and I'm happy with it but sizing might be an issue for some people.

Oooo Brandon posted a new video! *Adjusts to highest resolution possible on 27in iMac, grabs popcorn*...The sweep of the seconds hand is worth 20% more than Grand Seiko charges. I think green and blue dialed watches are trendy, possibly to the point that two tone was not long ago. Will they age the same way? What they really need is a white dial version. White with that texture will give it a linen-like look that would be unbelievable.

I love how most of these watch videos on YT are just “[insert Rolex model here] killer”. Just shows you how prestige and in demand Rolexes are and always have been. Nothing against Seiko of course being a SARB033 owner myself.

Good work Brandon....and what beautifully considered Photography. I was able to watch it in 4K (to my surprise) - stunning work. I have a two tone Explorer on the oyster bracelet and I have to be honest I find the bracelet it's weakest point . It's a little sharp here and there and the clasp is somewhat ugly imo. It has an additional security flap which snaps over but I don't really get the point of it at this price point. It's one of the less popular Rolex models and I waited about 4 months and paid RRP from a local AD. I am, nevertheless, very, very pleased with the presence of the black dial, the Gold numerals and the 72 hour power reserve . I have also have a Grand Seiko SBGX261G. It's a no nonsense quartz. It cost one fifth of the price of the Rolex. I love the polishing and the black dial.....but best of all the fit on me is great. The bracelet which does differ to yours is very silky and slightly bevelled . The clasp is also neat and effortless. The lug points on my GS extend very slightly beyond the back of the case.....this gives rise to both a wonderful and a snug fit. I will not be waving goodbye to either of these watches....the Rolex is classy...and the Grand Seiko is always ready to go. I will keep my eye on the GS catalogue - for me, the Grand Seiko Spring drive and the resulting smooth sweep of the seconds hand is an electro/ mechanical breakthrough and a thing of wonder.

Great vid Brandon! I was considering both watches but ended up going with a blue Globemaster instead. The pie pan dial, tungsten bezel, and almost completely brushed steel case and bracelet had me sold.

This is some of the best/ the best watch videography on RU-vid

How about that ALS Ultra thin you demo'd? That dial is insane in real life... literally perfect. These GS look crisp on camera though - would love to hear your comparison

I need the black and gold one. Damn those are beautiful. Definitely my next watch.

Great content... thank you. 👍🇬🇧

I bought my first Grand Seiko Heritage Rikka Early Summer 2 years ago during my holiday in Japan. My love for Seiko started 4 years ago. I was always fascinated by Rolex, until I discovered Seiko. Since then I have several models in my collection. Seiko is more than a watch, it is 'Seikosha'.

Your the MAN !! Great video

Great video for two stunning pieces! I love the 271 though. I hate that they are not available in Europe. 😭 However, do you any model, which is using the same case in the collection available in Europe?

Amazing video bro, great minds think alike!😊🍻 I agree GS is definitely slept on.

I haven't even watched the video yet, but I already hit Like. I may be biased for this video in particular, but I got my reasons :D!

Great video, would love to see a GS heritage in 36mm or 34mm diameter

Haha just noticed you fucking around in the background in the movement shots! Attention to detail indeed! Love the vids!!

Do you have any experience with the GS service? I heard the watches need to be serviced in Japan..I live in the EU and am very curious to know before I pull the trigger on the 271 which is mesmerizing..

Both brand's are excellent. I like both but for me the Rolex datejust just looks amazing. As far as movement goes it's preference. These Grand Seiko reminds me more or the Omega Aqua terra

Truly great and fun video. Is there anything within say 5k either side which is better? I understand that rolex comparisons get good ratings. It's also free advertising for the big R.

Love your video(s)! 🥰

That blue dial may be the one I end up picking up when we go to the boutique

Yes! First. Can’t wait to Watch this Brandon.

May I ask what mic do you use to record? The audio is so crisp and clear

A masterpiece no doubt

Just bought my 2nd one...well, 3rd but gave one away to an awesome business partner. Rikka and the Snowflake. Love them.

Good stuff B, so tempting! I think I'm gonna try and grab one of those new explorers. Let's go Lakers!

Good video!!! 👍 I will own a GS one day!!! I own a dayjust and Omega globemaster AC and Aqua Terra....I prefer Omega for value and better customer service...grt movements for less! I agree GS is better for less

Damn that intro is 🔥

Awesome episode. Grand Seiko is killing it with these watches. I like the GS SBGW231, it's so understated and perfect at the same time with its creamy white dial and perfect hour markers + you can see the beautiful movement uninterupted. Cheers Brandon!

Again, the biggest problem with these Grand Seikos is the complete lack of micro adjustments in their clasps. Over and over again I’ve seen numerous people complaining of this, and yet Grand Seiko doesn’t seem willing to do anything about. The clasps on my Rolexs all have micro adjustments which makes the bracelets on Rolexs more comfortable and far superior to the ones on the Grand Seikos. If only Grand Seiko would stop ignoring their customers and actually address this problem, serious collectors like myself would actually purchase their watches. Years later I’m tired of waiting - Grand Seiko get your act together!

Hi Brandon, where did you get the Grand seiko hat from?

Much love!

Out of curiosity, I'm surprised by the height, is the case alone 13mm? Or is the case (for example maybe around 12.1mm) with 8mm glass as I see it protrudes.

Team dream team t-shirt is simply gorgeous 👍🏼😄

Re: lume - in almost any city environment there’s enough light to read a Grand Seiko with those polished hands and indices... Also, what’s the beat rate on the Rolex? 28800? That GS hi-beat at 36,000 A/ h affects the power reserve, eh?

love this vid

The green one is very stunning

Yes I have to agree, you cannot appreciate alot of grand Seikos until you are up in the close, especially this one... The online photos on some AD sites even posters just don't do it justice. I didn't even pay attention to this piece until I walked into the GS boutique on Rodeo and the Maison Maitre pointed to this, then lo behold how did this dial and cleanliness fall off my radar; for any watch buyer, strongly advise to pay a visit to an AD to try on actual watches to find that right fit!

My VC Traditionnelle boutique edition might disagree with you, also the Patrimony de Paris is a formidable contender. But those two are nowhere near in terms of price, so yeah in the medium to lower tier watch taxonomy Seiko (and also GS) reigns undeniably when it comes to their dials.

My favorite watch videos!!