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The Rolex second hand is moving like 1080p 30fps, while Seiko is at 60fps in 4K..

Im sorry but giving Rolex “Mechanical complexiness” over the springdrive isnt fair in my opinion. The springdrive has much more innovation and is a pretty complex creation I think..

Grand Seiko is a truly aspirational piece for me. I can't see myself wanting to spend more than that on a watch. That smooth sweep and the attention to detail. For me it's a no brainer.

That spring drive sweep is soooo damn satisfying even in a video.

"There's so much more to being human than logic." Wise words

6:40 WTF was this Sound Effect Please NEVER EVER do this again

I own a number of watches, but my SBGC003 spring drive GMT chronograph is by far my favorite. Truly a masterpiece, kudos to Seiko for such a magnificent piece of engineering and artisanship.

Either would be fine, if funds allowed...but I just can’t ignore the innovation and sheer quality finish of the Seiko.

Twenty-eight years ago, I bought my first Rolex GMT. For the next twenty years I was a Rolex fanboy, and a bit of a watch snob. Fast forward to today, and I’m very lucky to own the Batman and the Grand Seiko GMT in titanium. Which one give me more pleasure? It’s the Grand Seiko every time.

I just can’t get over how smooth the second hand on the GS. It’s incredible

How you guys make the watches look a hundred times better than in person is amazing. Clarity of recordings is tremendous........great work

To me, the Grand Seiko needs to get a better clasp, and be slightly thinner. I don't know if it's a big enough deal when you're actually wearing it.

I love that last line. "There is so much more to being human than logic"

Grand Seiko are so classy, but their watches are too big. Rolex get most of their dimensions right.

the problem for GS is they really miss a lot of important design elements: watch too big, mediocre bracelet also all their watch are either for dress (no glow indexes) or for sports only not like Rolex : sports watch is also good for dress watch they have good techniques but the design and marketing are way behind

7:17 to 8:24. The impeccable level of detail on grand Seiko. There are lot more of such details, you just need to keep looking. In craft and quality , the grand Seiko clearly outperforms the Rolex. If you're going to pick the Rolex anyway, why make the comparison at all?

The only Rolex I’d actually want against the only GS I don’t.

It's a good day when watchfinder releases a new video.

Loved the video. This time I came prepared with a drooling towel thus avoiding messing my phone screen. I chose the GS GMT Spring Drive & I’m thrilled to the eyebrows. It’s a beautiful wristwatch. It has a mechanical movement with quartz accuracy & no battery. The main spring powers the movement but electronics regulates its accuracy.

By the by, the power reserve indicator is actually useful, the reason being that winding either watch down screws up the local and UTC relationship. If you are doing work that requires you to take your watch off, it's nice to be able to tell at a glance if you should wind it manually.

This is why Watchfinder & Co. is my favorite watch reviewer. History (check), Microscopic detail (check), Opinion (uncheck). Rolex makes Rolex, Seiko makes Seiko, Grand Seiko and Credor. Watchmaker can make a masterpiece and a $35 movement and everything within the watch world all the way to minute repeater of Credor. I say I tip my hat to Seiko as a watchmaker.

Finally my be loved SBGE001 is on the show. Thank you Watchfinder & Co., you made my insomnia night so much better than it is

If only the grand seiko was slightly smaller, a grand seiko diver 40mm would be extremely desirable

Great video. Had the chance to select either of these recently. Had always wanted a Rolex GMT, Pepsi. Did my research. Checked them both out...had a AO with each.....and funds. Was actually leaning Rolex before checking them both out. Researched the movements, etc. I bought the Seiko. It is truly a better watch.

I don't think the Grand Seiko design quite works. There are too many clashing design elements, it looks like 3 different watches.

The Rolex looks way better as an "sporty" watch, I like some Grand Seiko but the Batman, the Cellini Moon Phase, and the Datejust gray dial are my favorites watches from Rolex.

At a glance the Rolex GMT just feels so right

I can think of no RU-vid video on watches that can compare with Watchfinder & Co. Well done.

When GS release a 39mm Snowflake GMT it'll be a more interesting battle. And yes I'm aware of the SBGE209.

As always the GS is just too thick. They need to make thinner watches to win more fans.

Thank you for making this video - despite of your voice suggesting the weather caught you. Stay safe brother!

Great vid! I just noticed that GS has the 24 hour markers on the inner chapter ring, so you really can track 3 time zones! I wish the GS was a bit thinner / sleek and less bulky. I’ve been wanting to try the spring drive, but the designs just don’t speak to me

That smooth sweep on the Grand Seiko speaks to me.

I love GS, but c'mon, man... That Batman is gorgeous 🔥

No need for the sound effects. Your voice is the best sound that your videos need. Yet another awesome video. Thanks

Finally. Another video. I needed this. #Quarantine

As a materials engineer studying surface treatments, I have to say that it's a pleasure to listen to all the details of this review. Just wish the upload would be more frequent, I'm addicted to your content mr Watchfinder!

This is like the national geographic channel of watches

There is no competition here. The Rolex GMT is clearly the better looking watch. The fact that Seiko dares not price it above Rolex says it all. Many reviewers think that comparing Seiko with the other Swiss established brands is doing Seiko a favour. Quite the opposite because when I am bombarded day and night with Seiko ads, I get so sick that I tell myself never to buy a Seiko, any Seiko.

Great video as always. Constructively, the tire screech effect definitely felt out of place with the Watchfinder vibe IMHO.

SEIKO have to improvise their "eyecatching" side to win the game!

I dont know if its because im younger - but the look of GS is more eye catching

Another great review, though I had to go back over the tyre screeching @ 6:39 a couple of times to make sure I wasn't hearing a rogue pop-up advert!

Ahhh.....a little calm in genuine troubling times....keep up the good work!

I think the quality of the GS is great, Rolex is maybe a little less but still great. But, and for me it is a great but, the Rolex looks so much nicer on the naked eye. The GS, and I see it also in some GS divers, is badly balanced, not beautiful. They do not always please the (my) eyes. So for me no GS.

I have the SBGE201G. Same one but with GS below the "12". Amazing watch and super accurate.

Dear Watchfinder guy, I'm just getting into watches and really love your well-made videos. Really, you're doing a great job! I'd love to see a Video about the Ulysse Nardin Tellurium. My father inherited one from my late grandfather many years ago and I'd love to learn something about that watch as I'm very interested in astronomy as well. And again, keep up the great work!

Great video I like how it makes people think more about the watch rather than the brand. Would really like to see a video on the Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur as it’s more underrated than GS and Omega just because less people know about it in the mainstream market

I always vote for GS.but not this time.ROLEX is just perfect in size and shape.

I've noticed that when seen under macro, Rolex doesn't hold up anywhere as well as Grand Seiko.

A really informative and beautiful comparison review.. would be better if date adjustments are shown individually.

If you want to tell your success story, show a rolex. If you want to talk watches, show a grand seiko.

I feel like the GS would be a slam dunk winner if they could get it to have the same size specifications as the Rolex.

I finally got an SBGE001 like the one in this video after drooling over them for nearly 10 years, and I can confidently say that as long as you're not overly concerned about the thickness it does not disappoint. I had a Seiko Sumo before and this similarly wears smaller than its actual dimensions and is super comfortable.

Love the crispiness of the GS and spring drive movement. Very very elegant.

How in watches heaven do you make lume glow all of a sudden? I can't tell if it is clever editing or there's more to it and it's killing me cause it looks SO NICE

The Grand Seiko's accuracy isn't 2 seconds a day - it's 1/2 a second a day, a maximum of 15 seconds per month, but almost always far less than that.

Can search on AliExpress for a Rolex GMT copy. Haven't seen copies of the Grand Seiko.

6:39 Threw me off! I thought there was a crash outside my office, or the flintstones were stopping ny.

Brilliant insight 👍

This review missed a key element: the GS has the 24-hour scale on the dial as well as the bezel, allowing for instant reading of time in 3 time zones. The GMT Master II owners claim to be able to do the same, but I don't see how you can do it instantly without doing some math since the dial has no 24-hour scale.

As you rightly mention with GS the detail is key. I am fortunate enough to own both brands (and in the current world climate I genuinely mean fortunate enough - after all they are only trinkets), and the finish on my GS 60th anniversary is impeccable. The Zaratsu polishing is like nothing I have ever seen elsewhere and the deep blue of the dial is like looking into the sea - just so much depth. I like a little colour on my watches as the watch can look so different depending on light. My Hulk comes alive in sunlight, but the GS dial is a game changer - especially with the Zaratsu polished hands and dials markers (who else would Zaratsu polish the reverse of the hands so that when they cross you can see this has been done) contrasting with the depth of the blue dial. In short, this competition will never happen in the modern real world of watch brand snobbery and resale values. Your pre-owned Rolex will sell at a huge premium - if you have a purchase history and can get one at retail - and (most if not all) pre-owned GS’ sell at a loss. Until Grand Seiko can make their brand as aspirational in Europe as Rolex they will never compete. If you want something of the very highest quality that does not attract the ‘wrong’ attention, and that you can actually buy without a wait (or massive premium), then it will be Grand Seiko. If you want something that says look I’m successful because I have a Rolex, well there is your answer. Sorry for the rambling comment (bored with my isolation having had COVID 19), love the videos though - particularly the less usual brands. Great to inform people that the watch world isn’t just about Rolex. Maybe something about Möser in the future?

In this video I heard the voice a little changed, I hope it is not due to illness. Take care. Great content as always.

Que maravilla de Relojes...Un lujo...

Seiko is like it's designed by genius kid. No matter how genius, he's still a kid.

Although I usually prefer GS, I'm surprised that there seems to be an imperfection on the GS at 4:08 compared to how clean the rolex's hands look

Could you please make a video about the history of Blancpain or Breguet? I would really love that!

Great vid as usual !!

"After all, there's so much more to being human than logic" I love that!

Potential Customer: Hello Rolex AD, I have considered your GMT and a fine Grand Seiko. I like yours better and would like to buy one. Rolex AD: Have you bought watches from us before? Potential Customer: Well, no, I haven't.... Rolex AD: Let me put you on our waiting list and we MIGHT call you if we get a spare one in. Potential Customer: I don't like your attitude. I can walk in and get a Grand Seiko today. Rolex AD: Tut Tut. You just don't get it. Go away now. Potential customer buys the Grand Seiko and vows never to do business with Rolex again...

The video could have been summed up perfectly by the last sentence "There's more to being a human than being logic". I keep marveling at this man's way with words.

very well done.

to me Grand Seiko wins hands down. that smooth second hand s beautiful

As much as I'm in love with the amazing quality of GS, on this one I would go for the perfect design and wearability of the Rolex.

Grand Seiko at first glance is more polished and refined. The movement is top quality.

4:39 Holy shit I like that seamless subject change of focus subject there. Almost as satisfying as GS smooth sweeping hand

Kind of sounds like someone is showing symptoms. I hope you're doing OK Watchfinder Dude.

Have you seen the prices of Rolex lately? They are freaking insane.

The spring drive is mesmerising to watch, it's so smooth it's like an animation at high fps. Still have the Rolex in a heartbeat over it though.

Now this could be the best video on the channel. All the right questions.

Usually I am all for Grand Seiko (especially Spring Drive), but there's is something incredibly spectacular about the Batman. I honestly don't know what it is exactly, but it just feels ... right, i guess.

If you prefer the Batman, you'll have a long wait if you want to pay RRP, long enough to make that trip to Boots to buy a tube of KY in readiness.

Great video as usual! See a lot of comments about thickness of Grand Seiko. Fortunately they’ve just brought out new Hi-Beat and spring drive calibres, one of the benefits is that they’re both slimmer calibres. Watch this space!

I'd happily have either if I'm honest, and congrats on the half a million subs well done.

GMT Master II > Any Other GMT Watches.

The engineering of the GS cannot be understated. It's a marvel in that regard. But it's sterile. Give me the soul of the Rolex every day of the week.

Each second of the video is an awesome wallpaper !

Congrats on 500k!

That power reserve indication on the GS looks so out of place..... either remove it totally, or place at the 9'oclock area.....

Absolutely no arguement. One piece is extremely desirable, and the other one is extremely not.

Incredible writing, as usual!

Very cool video as always! I'd like to see a review of a Citizen Campanola please :)

Though I'm into GMTs myself. I can't help but find myself drawn to just how iconic the Rolex is. Not too long ago I held a GS and although I disliked the spring drive movement I can say that the quality was amazing.

2:00 - GoT flashbacks

Do the Tudor 1926 it’s a beautiful watch and I personally own one, would love to see it featured

Wow! They're both fantastic!

I just got a BLNR jubilee for my graduation and I can't be more happy with a watch. My next watch would be an SBGK005, It's just magnificent.

Nothing like Rolex, but instead GMT i prefer the EXPLORER II. Great Video, thanks a lot.

I like the smooth movement of the seconds hand of grand seiko.