Searching For My Next Grail Piece - Grand Seiko VS Omega

In this video, I am debating whether I should purchase the Grand Seiko SBGA211 Snowflake or the 2021 Omega Speedmaster Moon watch. I go over pros/cons and my personal opinions. In addition, we take a quick look at the Grand Seiko SLH005 White Birch.

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[ZakHancock]

I was down to the same two and went Speedy with it. A bit more versatile in my mind, which is what I was looking for. The snowflake doesn’t look quite right in a very casual setting but the Speedy can be worn with sport shorts and a tee shirt and look just as good as it does in the board room!

[perudolux]

Great video. I just bought a snowflake. For me it is the special watch to have right now. I agree a 100% with the lugs of the old speedmaster version. This is exactly why I bought a speedmaster reduced instead last year 👍

[miin]

It’s hard to decide between the 2. It’s more of which to get FIRST 😅 i got both and they are excellent watches

[michaelfletcher]

I have them both and I prefer the GS. I love the dial and finishing on the GS more. I love the history of the speedy and I can appreciate the weight issue making it feel more substantial. However, I’m also a race car guy and I know that Titanium is so much cooler than steel (though I sort of prefer the color of steel on a watch case or bracelet) so my brain digs the lightness of the Snowflake. I also like it better on a hot day. Also, the Spring Drive tech is so cool. My Speedy is about +3-4 seconds a day… and that’s fine by me. I don’t really need a watch to tell time. The mechanical coolness of the Speedy is also pretty rad. But I will admit that the smooth sweep of second hand on the Snowflake is very satisfying and the fact that it keeps time like a quartz watch is super cool. Mine runs at +0.2 (or a bit better!) per day. I dig that! Anyway, either one is great. You literally can’t go wrong. Have fun with whichever you choose.

[Tom-PlaylistKing-Smith]

I'm going through the same dilemma. Your commenters are very knowledgeable. I'm looking at the red dial for both watches. With your video and their input, I think I'm going with the Omega Speedmaster... or perhaps the Grand Seiko. Whichever the wife prefers.

[archerx]

I got the Speedy, which I defnitely love. The Snowflake is also on my Radar. For a good price I will add it to my collection.

[Jabber-igiw]

I have an Omega and a Grand Seiko, both are fine watches. I have an Omega Seamaster Diver300m as my daily wear and a GS Blue snowflake as my special occasion watch. I love both of them for different reasons. The Seamaster is built like a tank, shock resistant, insanely anti magnetic, obviously very waterproof and the case just shrugs of anything that could blemish it. I don’t baby it in any way but there’s not a mark on it, it’s probably the ultimate 1 watch collection watch, it looks equally good at the bottom of the sea on a divers wrist as it does under the cuff of a tux at a black tie event.

The Blue snowflake is just a thing of beauty, highly polished case and hand set, exquisite blue snowflake dial and the spring drive movement with its mesmerising smooth sweeping second hand. I will admit to babying it quite a bit, I’m still in the honeymoon period and I don’t wear it when theres even a slight chance of marking that Zaratsu polishing. I’ve never been so aware of door handles when walking though doors in my life.

[nestorivanor]

I agree with you on the weight aspect of the GS. It just doesn’t have that luxury weight to it. Another option can be the “SkyFlake” steel case and you can add a steel bracelet.

[BrandonMenancio]

Tough call! I love GS, but I tried the new speedy out too and the fit along with the improvements were awesome. Great video!

[nickbrooker]

love both and would love both in my collection - based on seeing them on YOUR wrist i'd probably go "speedy" first!

[romilshah]

Anytime skyflake .... its just awesome n the next level of craftsmanship . Bought recently & d feeling is simply superb

[sandragambino]

Love them both but if I had to choose I would go with the snowflake.

[micktheman]

Was going to get a grand seiko snowflake recently too and got a speedy instead i decided it was more interesting of a dial and I liked a little weight

[Marshal]

I would change snowflake. The only thing I do not like, in otherwise clean outlook, are those polished middle links in the bracelet - too blingy/flashy effect.

[ProfessorPesca]

I sold my Speedmaster Pro and I regret it on a weekly basis. Even though spending a ton of money for a watch I’ve already owned isn’t very exciting it’s nevertheless what I’m saving up for at the moment.

[zenjitsuman]

I find the stopwatch features of the Speedy make the look and wearing busy and since
I rarely use a stop watch I would rather like I do own the Snowflake.
I got the Golden Snowflake with gold hands. I have a Rolex GMT master II so my next
watch should be maybe a diver spring drive. Seiko just came out with one with 120 hour
reserve but it was a limited edition. It was also much thinner which I like

[adityabahl]

Snowflake - Cleaner, Brighter, Single crown and the swords are to die for!

[jonathanwelke]

I have the new speedmaster racing in black dial and orange accents. I take it everywhere and do everything with it. mountain biking, gym. ok so I dont swim with it but it hasn't missed a second in over 6 months. can definitely attest to its ruggedness. actually my friend if you wanna buy mine for a good price let me know. only reason I would want to sell is to buy the seamaster chronograph. same movement but I can swim with it.. let me know cheers.

[rafayz]

What is your current SOTC, cause that’s what I look at first when going in for a new piece

[Heywoodthepeckerwood]

I have a Sinn U1 fully tegemented, it weighs right about one half pound and I don’t notice it on the wrist. I don’t see how people don’t like the weight of a titanium watch as you won’t feel it while wearing it either. Weird.