The NEW Grand Seiko high-end quartz GMT 2022

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My name is Aleks and in this video I take a closer look at the new 2022 release from Grand Seiko and their updated high-end quartz GMT reef. SBGN027.

This is a watch that I truly enjoyed to review. For the price point it is hard to beat and Grand Seiko offers tremendous value for the money.

Big shoutout to Klockmaster Globen in Stockholm that is an official retailer for Grand Seiko for lending me the watche.

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[AleksWatches]

How do you like the new SBGN027 and brand Grand Seiko in general?

[typebflieger]

I love what GS is doing with Quartz. It tends to fill a lower price tier and offer smaller, slimmer, cases that don’t seem to be possible with Spring Drive. Beyond that, a Quartz GMT makes a ton of sense as it avoids the need to set the date and the GMT hand repeatedly. In almost every respect, THIS is the ideal everyday or GADA watch, not it’s mechanical counterparts.

[clo]

They framed the date on the inside instead of the outside. It makes the dial look cleaner.

[danlaclair]

I've read a lot of complaints saying the old version was a much more attractive piece. I kind of agree, but it also seemed to pull to much inspiration from the Explore II. This new version is all Seiko in design and I like that about it. It's grown from a borderline homage to it's own design.

[jeffreyb.]

I went to the dealer to look and the SBGN003 is just nicer and easier to read...they should have made the GMT hand a color more different than the minute hand (my eye at least gets distracted/confused and it takes a tiny bit more work to read the time than it should). I like the WR, but really prefer the 3 date and the date frame looks so much better.

I am not just saying this...I looked at both and bought a SBGN003. No regrets. I don't get more than 100 feet deep very often....

[legiamarina]

Picked up a 226570 in december 2022, 2 weeks ago I got this GS in monochrome. To be honest, it wears better than the explorer 2. The proportions of this watch are borderline perfect. I am a huge fan of GMT watches and this may be my favorite purchase in years. The only “negative” is that it appears a bit boring. See sure, there is zaratsu polishing, but not a lot. Looking at the watch it appears fully brushed. I do own another GS with the 44gs case and it shines like a diamond! I kind of miss a part of that on this one.

[VersedNJ]

Have the blue version with the red second and gmt hands. You can just stare at the dial and tick of the second hand. Afterwards I considered the auto version, money not being a major reason, just wanted one of their quartz. Have a Spring drive and 60th anniversary,

[nerychristian]

I think it was a good idea to move the date window to the 4 position. It lines up with the crown position. So it feels more balance. The previous model had the crown in the 3 position, so having the date window there made sense.

[randallhill]

That is a Beautiful watch, excellent review. Thanks

[deraldwise]

I just picked up the blue dial version this weekend and it really pops out in the sun. Wears amazing and great proportions. I actuality love the offset crown as I have some Tudors and a Rolex. I do wish they kept the window frame abd lume on all the indices; but the light emitted reflects off the other markers making them visible at night under lume. What got me interested was that Grand Seiko was the "quartz" watch to have in a collection. Plus adding a few straps and its a really versatile and elegant watch. Cheers!

[brianschwellinger]

I just purchased this watch and am impressed by the fit and quality. I own an Explorer II 16570 and this watch is the perfect option for travel without the worry of theft. The links are easy to remove and the fit is great. Not having micro adjustability makes for a very clean bracelet that feels every bit as good as my Rolex. No complaints with looks and the accuracy is an amazing accomplishment. Great watch with high end looks for a reasonable price. Thanks for the review, it helped me to buy it.

[stephengodsmark]

Think the date window suits the monochrome style

[greenerick]

Have a Sports quartz version no GMT very happy with it

Grand Seiko do great watches ⌚️ plus great video

[nerychristian]

It's good that the case sides are mirror polished. If you get a small scratch, it will be easier to remove. I just wish Seiko would make this watch with a nice white dial. It would sell very well.

[metro]

Great info Aleks, I like the specks and price points however Longines offer a full automatic with 72hrs powers reserved with a little lower price so it’s a hard choice . Would love to see the watch in the metal . Love the proportions

[yasharae]

Much much better value than cartier quartz and solar models

[markt]

Other than the extra water resistance, I prefer the older SBGN005 or SBGN003 versions. I have the SBGN003 so could be bias 😁

[king_of_queens]

Unfortunately I like only one thing about this new version: The numbers on the inner ring. And even these I can do without.
They changed for the worse and increased the price by 100 quid in respect to the predecessor:
- no framed date window and not even color matched (the SBGN003 had a black date on a black dial. Much better)
- date and crown at 4 without the crown-guards
- chopped off hands (I know, preferences...)
- slightly thicker case
- polished sides on a sports watch
- reduced lume (now only on 12, 6 and 9)

I had the 027 on the wrist (it still wears impeccable) and it didn't hit the markers which is a trademark of the 9F...

I don't know what they were thinking about or what their thought process was...

[johannoren]

Great video, seen it multiple times now and I am getting this watch next week! So excited!

[MrSitemaster]

I like it but, wouldn't you prefer the GMT hand to be a different colour to the other hands?