The Least Expensive Spring Drive Model From Grand Seiko

Today we are looking at the least expensive Grand Seiko, spring drive-powered watch on the market, the SBGA465. Let us know what you think of this one in the comments!

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Timestamps
0:00 Grand Seiko movement pillars
3:27 The Spring Drive movement
4:22 The SBGA465
4:33 Specs
6:40 Dial
8:15 Movement entry points
8:55 Final points

[Stardust]

I bought this watch on a whim 2 years ago. The dial is absolutely beautiful in person

[victorcoster]

A new Teddy video with my coffee and Casio means it’s gonna be a good day!

[landonmeier-pe]

4 years ago or so I purchased the SBGA375 Spring Drive timepiece for $4, 500 from Feldmar Watch in LA. That was $700 below MSRP. It's a stunner. Sometimes I just sit down and look at the dial through a loupe and admire its beautiful details. Nothing quite like the smooth seconds hand sweep.

[ramdev]

I've owned this watch for almost 2 years now. It did not disappoint especially when it comes to accuracy. The drilled lugs are a dream when I have to replace the bracelet with a strap. This is my first GS spring drive purchase and am quite happy with it.

[ShawnKruitbosch]

I've always loved Seiko's. All of the watches in my collection that weren't received as gifts are all Seiko, Orient, and now Grand Seiko. I recently bought a Spring Drive GMT sports watch from Teddy's website after having been a fan of his content for a long time. I had a great customer service experience that is atypical for web or internet sales. A representative personally reached out to me via email and introduced himself, thanked me for my order, and offered to help if anything wasn't to my liking. What a class act! I love my new watch and I know where I'll be going for my next one. I almost bought a Snowflake, but I wanted to add a GMT watch to my collection.

[nattylo]

Bought my dad this one for his 70th birthday 🎉

[JaySmith-pvmw]

I have the SBGA413 Shunbun. I frequently watch the silky smooth sweep of the second hand. GS dials are mesmerizing, too.

[polygoncoco]

I would, and did, go with one of their 9F models. The quartz is super practical and wears thin and light, and you still get all the finishing etc of GS without paying 5x more for a bigger chunkier watch

[saairgunner]

There is also the Seiko Kinetic movement, also a hybrid mechanical-quartz movement, but much more simple and less expensive than the Spring drive. I love the feel of the rotor in a quartz watch.

[chrisdaasian]

I've recently gotten into Seiko's automatic watch (been using Seiko quartz before) and after watching this video, now I want to get my hands on Spring Drive watches from Seiko!

[snix]

My first GS!!!
It will always hold a special place in my heart ❤

[imp]

I'm fascinated by the spring drive caliber. I've already decided that a spring drive will be my next acquisition. Thanks for the great information!

[joshbjb]

After looking at all the pieces on Grand Seikos website I came across this piece. For the money it’s an incredible value with that Spring Drive. After I recover from buying my Oris Aquis I think I will go for this piece.

[octothorpe]

I *love* the spring drive concept. The silky smooth sweep is so captivating to watch. As others have mentioned, GS is really underrated in what they deliver. That said, I hope they don't suddenly become so popular they lose their value position ;-)

[sookuanteo]

I got mine about 2 years ago. I tracked its accuracy, wore it for straight 9 months and it only deviated 35 seconds from my phone's time. on average 1 second a week. it is incredible.

[ajbones]

It's baffling to me how the Grand Seiko line flies under the radar as one of the top tier watches considering that they are technically one of the most innovative watchmakers and crafting's that rivals the Holy Trinity of watches and yes Rolex. Just my opinion though.

[mushrooms]

My dream watch is a Spring Drive Grand Seiko

[rYnosauro]

This is another beautiful watch from the 9R65 collection. It doesn’t have a blue seconds hand, it doesn’t have a titanium bracelet (the stainless steel bracelet looks a lot better), it has a closed case back with the GS lion, it has a different dial design, and the power reserve is not recessed into the dial; IT STILL IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY! It is an easy alternative to the Snowflake without any compromises and at a better price point.

[snobexxebons]

This is one of the most beautiful watches ever

[MadalinaPollo]

Can’t beat gold polished Roman numerals that sparkle like jewels in the sunlight. Loving the sun ray dial man that pops!AMZWATCH watches. What a beautiful subtle piece.