Visiting Grand Seiko’s Mechanical Watchmaking Studio In Japan

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Come along as we take a look inside Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi, the beating heart for the brand's mechanical watchmaking. A new studio opened in July of 2020, this studio embodies the essence of the brand while fostering a beautiful environment for its artisans to craft these sought-after timepieces. We take a look at the history of Grand Seiko while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship that takes place behind every watch. If you want to see more videos like this, please leave a comment below to let us know!
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:46 Background & History
3:00 Technology
6:28 Manufacturing
7:05 Training
9:00 In-House Manufacturing
10:50 Grand Seiko Artisans

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@markgarretson689 Месяц назад

I had a dream of visiting shizikuishi studio for a long time. But cancer left me immobile for the past two years. As you’re the only watch vlogger whom I watch and appreciate, it’s great to see that you visited their studio and shared it with your subscribers. I remember I bought my first grand seiko from Ginza back in 1977 which I’m still wearing, and this video has brought me to tears. Arigato, Baldassare San.

@tex24 Месяц назад

I love your comment!

@BogdanDulgheru Месяц назад

What a BS ... I have also cancer and I'd was in Japan ... You're a joke with your 77 GS. Send by email to Teddy the cure for C ... to be a better human. See you soon!

@robertlock6041 Месяц назад

I was so sad tread your story Mark. Cancer is indeed the cruelest of diseases. Is it possible that you can recover sufficiently to make new plans to visit GS? I wish you a happy and peaceful Easter Mark, and a fervent hope that treatment will get you back on your feet again. Greetings from England, Bob

@TeddyBaldassarre Месяц назад

Mark, comments like this and knowing people like you enjoy the channel truly means the world to me. I am so pleased to hear this video was able to connect with you and I am so sorry to hear about your health. Keep fighting and wear that Grand Seiko proudly, my friend!

@leemartin2978 Месяц назад

I hope you recover sufficiently to return and buy yourself whatever you love

@mvptwndw 24 дня назад

この雫石工場がある岩手県に住んでいます！訪れていただきありがとうございます！岩手県は日本でも海外でも有名な場所じゃないので、たくさんの観光客が訪れて住む人も増えたらうれしいです！あなたの動画で少しでも岩手の魅力が広がったらうれしいです。動画にしてくださりありがとうございました！

@robcameron9351 Месяц назад

This is the content that puts Teddy in a league above the rest of content creators. What a way to celebrate a million subscribers!

@Chowjunbon Месяц назад

Made in Japan = the best of the best, no matter making watches, food, clothes etc…. I’ve been to Japan many times, I remember just going into a 7/11 and the snack food would be better than lots of places in Europe . They learned how to make vintage clothes denim/ leather jackets from the old fashion machines but improved with better materials & higher quality stitching & making! 👏🏻👏🏻

@rictusmetallicus Месяц назад

This video makes every other expensive watch look like simple show-off bling-bling.

@dant.6364 Месяц назад

especially Breitbling lol

@MakerInMotion Месяц назад

A lot of luxury brands treat their manufacturing facilities like it's Area 51 so nobody can really appreciate what goes into it anyway.

@Farrukh.R Месяц назад

Look at how employees are treated, not as worker, but as Craftspeople. And this is reflected in the quality of their work.

@arsalino1116 Месяц назад

why not appreciate one without discrediting others?

@drsrsv8884 Месяц назад

@@arsalino1116Poor losers love to hate, on brands they can't afford😂 Pathetic, really. Nothing new!

@johnbonanni1731 Месяц назад

The Grand Seiko watches is truly a classy and elegant watch that deserves to be in the luxury watch category.

@edhammond6911 Месяц назад

They are bro

@Monami262 Месяц назад

Until they fix their bracelet, they can never stand level with the Swiss.

@appleratpipe Месяц назад

Lmao weabo simp

@dannysimenauer5745 Месяц назад

Now we have to get GS to make a world class bracelet to go with their world class watches.

@elevatedsupernova Месяц назад

@@Monami262Just curious. What’s the issue with their bracelets?

@IoanMihali Месяц назад

Watch master at Grand Seiko. That’s one job A.I. will never steal 👏

@konadora Месяц назад

The immense discipline and pride the Japanese have in their work and craftsmanship - no matter how big or small it may seem - is truly remarkable and respectable. This video did an incredible job showing why Grand Seiko is just on another level compared to other watch brands. Thank you Teddy for such an in-depth and intimate visit to GS.

@SezerKemal 28 дней назад

The most important thing matters to me when i buy a product as a consumer is a phrase of “Made in Japan” since my AIWA Walkman, Pioneer sound system and Mazda MX-5 Miata. Whatever they do, they make it like no other. I love Japan and its noble people. ♥️🇯🇵

@dantepatel7909 Месяц назад

What really stood out to me is how they treat the business like a family. The Meisters are also human resources that oversee the novices and choose successors. It seems that each of the higher ups hold multiple roles. And they're also willing to train people who have no experience!

@jleano609 Месяц назад

Classic Japanese Sempai/Kohai relationship

@drsrsv8884 Месяц назад

Every brand is like that, weebs just love to simp, huh🤢

@ErikGenerik76 Месяц назад

Congratulations on 1 million subs Teddy!

@TeddyBaldassarre Месяц назад

Thank you, Erik!

@ashreethsharma9951 Месяц назад

Well deserved mate

@BogdanDulgheru Месяц назад

This was the point ... Now what 🤨

@edhammond6911 Месяц назад

Wow.Excellent video. Kevin O’Leary said it best about Grand Seiko. “You get a $70,000 watch for around $30,000.“ This video proves what I always say. SEIKO IS KING !!

@newtonarori7344 Месяц назад

They're seriously underrated

@kutter_ttl6786 Месяц назад

It's been like 10 months since their last video together? I think we're due for another collaboration between the two!

@edhammond6911 Месяц назад

@@newtonarori7344 yes

@edhammond6911 Месяц назад

@@kutter_ttl6786 Absolutely

@tex24 Месяц назад

@@kutter_ttl6786 Well, I feel Teddy does just fine without Mr. Wonderful.

@inova11901 Месяц назад

Because of Teddy, my first luxury watch was a GS. I have worn it every day for the last two years. Everything this video embodies has made the watch a huge part of my life.

@microchrist6122 Месяц назад

The Japanese have such a rich history of Mentor, student. In food, tattooing, engineering etc it’s awesome to see, especially being state sponsored or gov paid for apprenticeships like a lot of European countries do as well.

@J0hnny8ravo Месяц назад

One can learn from school, from books, but it’s nothing like learning from another human and his experience.

@SuyongChoi Месяц назад

GS will forever be my holy grail.

@drsrsv8884 Месяц назад

It's not holy grail, they are cheap and obtainable. The opposite of holy grail.

@jessedarko Месяц назад

@@drsrsv8884you think a watch brand that starts at $6K USD is cheap?!?

@CommissionerManu 24 дня назад

@@drsrsv8884alright mate, what’s your idea of a grail watch then?

@AliEvcil10 18 дней назад

@@CommissionerManua Rawlecks, obviously! What are you even thinking? Grand Seiko is a cheap, worthless piece of trash! You can buy a Rawlecks or even a Pteck Filip if you save for just 10 years more!

@fj7509 17 часов назад

@@CommissionerManu Not Grand Seiko. And I own one lol. Grand Seiko can be purchased new for around 5k USD to 6K USD depending on if you get a discount. That's less than the average American spends on an international vacation (plane tickets, hotels, food, and tourism costs). Don't take a vacation for a year and buy a Grand Seiko.

@ichibansantos10 Месяц назад

Going to Japan is an awesome experience. I love their culture and how they put excellence into everything they do

@kanondegeminis8747 Месяц назад

Spring drive watche are hybrid, they use electicity instead of a barrel

@RealEstateBaby Месяц назад

@kanondegeminis8747 learn about spring drive before not calling it mechanical....it's a barrel that unwinds and charges a crystal that regulates movement.

@garylangford6755 Месяц назад

Except for aligning bezels

@frugye_13 Месяц назад

Grand Seiko video and Teddy achieving 1 Million subs just made my day

@antburman Месяц назад

Wow. Congrats on getting access. Remarkable discipline. The student-craftsperson says that only by following the teacher 100% will they eventually be able to develop their own style. Amazing.

@zo594 Месяц назад

Vertical manufacturing is always neat but on top of that, the onramp for new talent, and recognition of the machining operators is highly admirable

@darthmaul2945 Месяц назад

The Rolex Submariner has been my "Holy Grail" watch for 20 years. I think now I would love a "Grand Seiko" instead.

@nauyanelias Месяц назад

This was cinema. Sheer Delight. Thank you Teddy and rest of the team for making this happen.

@USMCRonin Месяц назад

Bought my first GS 2 years ago in Tokyo went with the “snowflake” so proud of it still.

@eyespy8088 12 дней назад

Precision and artistry working in harmony, that’s what the Japanese is known for. Simply beautiful. I have a few Seiko’s and are my favourites of my collection and looking forward to graduating to a Grand Seiko.

@cylentone Месяц назад

I love the connection Seiko has with their natural surroundings, especially in their dials. In the meantime, the way the Swatch Group has positioned their brands and swap movements among them, Grand Seiko has established itself as a luxury brand true to the term luxury. Craftsmanship, quality, passion, exclusivity, heritage, service. I think passion has gone missing from most Swiss brands.

@kvb3955 Месяц назад

Wow, long time coming. Super excited to look at Shizukuishi, and its nice to see Joe again. Thanks for making this Teddy!

@KenzKarumarot Месяц назад

Congrats on 1 M

@TeddyBaldassarre Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@gearandtrain Месяц назад

This exact tour is open to the public for free, folks! And it’s fantastic. You just need to make a reservation online. That same Japanese gentleman guided my personal tour in 2023. Glad Teddy is sharing this experience broadly!

@abouttreefitty Месяц назад

What an incredible video! It’s amazing to see the level of craftsmanship that goes into Grand Seiko. Thank you for making this happen!

@Nerdum 6 дней назад

Love my Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition. Seeing Teddy’s video makes me appreciate it even more. I look forward to my next GS purchase. Keep innovating!

@yijinsei Месяц назад

Fan of Grand Seiko, thank you for bringing giving a voice to the makers of GS. Really makes me felt proud to wear what they take so much pride to create.

@jackloh1124 Месяц назад

Been waiting for this for so long 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 thanks Teddy!

@TeddyBaldassarre Месяц назад

Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoy it.

@qhuizatlantis8484 Месяц назад

Japan quality is outstanding 🇯🇵

@DS-pb1hh 17 дней назад

Man, so cool! Thanks for introducing Grand Seiko Studio! I love my Grand Seiko (Spring Drive), actually it‘s Seiko branded! Owning it over 10 years and still working like new! Timeless design!

Месяц назад

Thank you for the exceptional content you have brought to us all these years! Totally deserved milestone, Teddy! We'll be with you in your future achievements!

@11fawkes11 Месяц назад

I love their approach to strive for perfection, reflecting the nature theme in their products, and their approach towards mastering the craftmansship of watchmaking... Outstanding pieces and nice presentation - thanks Teddy☺️👍

@tacodias Месяц назад

Teddy and team! What an introduction! I felt actual shivers watching this. Beautiful photography and cinematography! 🤯

@ninjasrose1653 Месяц назад

Mesmerising stuff. The amount of care and passion on display by all involved is astounding!

@statlerwaldorf7130 Месяц назад

A brilliant video and insight, thank you Teddy, my admiration for Grand Seiko is much higher after watching this and seeing the dedication and pride of the masters assembling the watches.

@ElectricShadowsZone Месяц назад

Thank you, Teddy, for sharing your visit at this amazing watchmaking studio.

@zetoch Месяц назад

Thank you Teddy for this immersive tour of one of the most iconic watchmaking studios in the world. Impeccably done.

@EverydayWatchGuy Месяц назад

Been waiting for this video! It's nice to see the appreciation Grand Seiko has for nature when designing their studio, and it goes beyond their marking for inspiration in watchmaking.

@sethbackus870 Месяц назад

Congratulations on 1 mil subs Teddy! Well deserved! Make a video about it. You earned it! 🙌🏻

@Bruhecc Месяц назад

My father bought himself a grand seiko while he was in japan, and I find myself marvelling at it more than Id like to admit!

@leonardmartin6048 Месяц назад

What a high quality insight in the work Grand Seiko is doing. Fascinating brand, after watching it even more so.

@SodapopTheOutsider Месяц назад

You've outdone yourself with this one, Teddy. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to and watching these true masters of watchmaking in action. And what a stunning facility and location, too. Thanks very much for bringing us this video and a huge congrats on hitting one million subs. All the best....And if you celebrate, Happy Easter!

@alexanderverdoodt Месяц назад

Yes 🎉 thank you Teddy. This channel is a gift that keeps on giving

@russparkin6722 Месяц назад

teddy, your chill and personality are so refreshing. your content is unbeatable

@readrepairs Месяц назад

Love the fact that everyone respects the snow in front of the building.

@ngharrison Месяц назад

Love the video. Makes me proud to be a Grand Seiko owner and appreciating the significance of the brand in quality watchmaking.

@Koishishibaman Месяц назад

Thanks for the great video Teddy. Very well done. Shows the human element, and pride these craftsman have. Very cool to see the people who made, and adjusted my high beat gs. Hand made, no robots here! Seeing this really make you appreciate what you have on your wrist.❤ Thanks again

@canadsian2747 Месяц назад

This is fkn GOAT watch content. Yours is the best out there. Thank you for this, Teddy. Keep it up bud

@AamirTime Месяц назад

Grand Seiko is the pursuit of wonderous perfection ans fantastic watchmaking.

@yousufanwar7030 Месяц назад

The only true innovators of modern watchmaking.

@TheEmmetdocbrown Месяц назад

That was beautiful! Thank you for this high qualitiy content. You can literally feel the passion they have for their watches. It is not only a product. It is a masterpiece. Every single one of them. Greetings from Germany.

@nightfallshooter4476 Месяц назад

My grandfather had good sense of picking up watches and did great job in handing over his Grand Seiko First to next generations. His grandson(me) who just turned 30 will cherish and actually use it for the rest of his life. Thanks for the great video Ted!

@cocoyc495 Месяц назад

Thank you for the tour! Appreciate how it's focused on the people making the watches.

@wertj3977 Месяц назад

Visited here early this year and had an unforgettable experience. This video allowed me to relive that, thanks Teddy.

@WHU448 21 день назад

The craftsmanship of this video is insane!

@GuyVanderAa Месяц назад

An absolute dream and privilege would it be to visit their facilities. I’m happy this superb channel exists so we can get a glimpse of what it would be like to be there. Grand Seiko is at the top of watchmaking as far as I’m concerned. Excellent video as always! Thank you!

@newtonarori7344 Месяц назад

The studio is as beautiful as the watches

@conradc9700 Месяц назад

This is on my bucket list, to visit the Grand Seiko studio and to buy a watch directly from. You sir are living the dream.

@austinreiter2594 Месяц назад

Thanks Teddy! This was the video I needed. I love that you do all this. I just met Joe at the NYC boutique and he’s an amazing person. It’s so cool to see this behind the scenes of this unbelievable brand! Teddy you are one of one in this industry!

@TeddyBaldassarre Месяц назад

Thank you for this kind comment, Austin! Appreciate it brother.

@fatratmatt Месяц назад

Spectacular videography! Thank you, this was a joy to watch.

@juliom3552 Месяц назад

I love their dial designs and I feel that they are the only big brand truly innovative nowadays. Thanks for showing us how they work.

@JaySmith-pv2mw Месяц назад

This makes me appreciate my GS even more seeing where it was created.

@Nefville Месяц назад

Its amazing how much thought and effort goes into simply using a screwdriver @ 13:23. That is an exceptional shot btw, whoever noticed that. Well done!

@BaddogSports Месяц назад

Grand Seiko is the next brand I’m adding to my collection! Can’t wait to own one!

@timgargis7565 Месяц назад

Thank you!! This and the Nomos tour are among my favorite of your collection of videos. Cheers!!

@spytromics Месяц назад

This was so well produced.

@sander5086 Месяц назад

Thank you Teddy for showing us all these amazing factory's!! Really enjoyed this GS episode. And congratulations on the 1 million subs, it's well deserved👍

@krazyjit8770 Месяц назад

Thank you for bringing such an awesome video to us. This is one of the best videos I’ve seen from you ever. Very cool to see the inside workings of accompany such as this.

@stevesmith7997 Месяц назад

The level of quality makes them the best value watches on the market!

@CameronManning Месяц назад

Absolutely love these watch manufacturing tours. Incredible to see where they come from and how they are built! Also CONGRATS ON 1 MILLIONS SUBS!!! 👏👏

@brockpotter5861 Месяц назад

Broooo ive been waiting for this one! Teddy you're the man brother! Such an honor! Also, learning u were a fan of metalcore in your recent video got me hype. Fellow metalhead here. You make watch collecting fun brother.

@Deusmecumest Месяц назад

Teddy, man... you hit it out of the park with this one.

@vaperon1450 Месяц назад

Once again Teddy delivers high quality content! This is an amazing look at the GS studio in Japan and really focuses on the artistry and the watchmakers. Please keep it up and make more like it, we will be watching!!

@angikarchmer5633 Месяц назад

Have you noticed that very little is offered regarding the making of their beautiful dials? Their dials are miniature works of art and I don't blame Grand Seiko for keeping some of their processes secret. It's always a treat to see the GS approach.

@connellydc Месяц назад

I absolutely love Teddy's visits to various watch makers! Such an amazing way to see how these incredible little machines come into being. A Grand Seiko is definitely a "grail" for me, so this one was extra special.

@drsrsv8884 Месяц назад

Be more ambitious, a grand seiko is a watch you can easily afford. Have bigger goals!

@jasonmiles8572 Месяц назад

You’re living the dream visiting all these wonderful workshops 👏

@lukasz_zegarkowy Месяц назад

Thank you Teddy for this wonderful journey

@tex24 Месяц назад

Bravo! Great video! As someone who has lived in Japan, I salute you for your humbleness, attitude and respect. That goes a long way in Japan, something I believe you're already benefiting from. I'm looking forward to owning my first GS.

@SinnerAndSaint Месяц назад

Finally! Thanks so much for this visit, Teddy! Hope you were able to enjoy a bit time in beautiful Japan as well besides this 'job'. Really love the country and their culture. The craftmanship at GS is truly remarkable! I'm really proud to own three GS in my own collection. Especially the 9SA5 is an incredible movement!

@user-jy4si9mn9z 19 дней назад

I also had a gs36000 high frequency. It's really beautiful.

@luisrocha8779 Месяц назад

That’s a true honor. GS is a perfect marriage of craftsmanship, respect for nature, tradition and technological prowess. My respects

@scottcrowell361 Месяц назад

Huge congratulations on 1 million!!!!!! 🎉

@kagezen Месяц назад

Purpose and watch making.. Thank you for this video Teddy i really appreciate it!

@earldhulst1719 Месяц назад

The best watchmaking video you have produced. The Swiss should visit Grand Seiko and learn something about excellence and craftsmanship.

@gordtulk Месяц назад

Mr baldassarre living his dream. Very cool to witness.

@readrepairs Месяц назад

The square-headed screw on the stud totally reassuring.

@antoniomartins2900 Месяц назад

The image quality of this video is spot on, thank you!

@jackielim3172 Месяц назад

Usually here for the watch content, but damn this video work is sick, shot and edited elegantly. Kudos to the production team

@kimcoulter4203 Месяц назад

The GS dials are addictive. I just got my 4th one… it’s the red dial GMT and is my favorite now by far. I just can’t quit staring at it when I wear it. Thx for doing this video Teddy.

@markmendoza3121 Месяц назад

Been new to the new channel. The videos are exceptional, very educational. Got me hooked once again to watch collecting. Congrats getting to 1M subscribers!