Visiting Grand Seiko: How Their Watches, Spring Drive Calibers, Dials, And Cases Are Made

In this video, we visit Grand Seiko’s Shinshu Watch Studio. As we are guided through the studio, we take a closer look at the process behind its Spring Drive calibers, dial creation, case finishing, and more. Please let us know if you would like to see more videos like this!

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Inside The Studio
3:05 Movement Assembly
7:25 Quartz Assembly
8:35 Dial Making
13:23 Case Finishing
17:15 Micro Artist Studio

[Thepackman]

As an eye surgeon that does surgery under a microscope, their hand stability is outstanding!

[shinstormborn]

im a japanese company worker for 4 years now
to celebrate my 4th year in the company and for my coming 22nd birthday.
i've decided to buy something special for my self
and i happen to cross the Grand seiko shop near the company i work for.
it didn't really get to me why a person would buy such a highly priced thing for such a " Simple"information it gives you [it just tells you the time]
( forgive my English)😅
but after watching this video
i think why one would appreciate this kind of mechanical beauty
and i really appreciate the effort you have putted in this video.

[drticzon]

I had the honor of meeting Joe at a GS boutique in Beverly Hills CA last week. He was a pleasure to talk to as I showed him my Dec. 1975 Seiko 6139-6005 that I have worn for the past 48 years (he took a photo of my Seiko). He is very knowledgeable and a true gentleman.

[JuLoc]

The craftsmanship, the culture, the history.
This is why I love Grand Seiko.

[Papelmusic]

The english speaking Seiko guy is very knowledgeable and well spoken. I could hear him for hours. I know is his job, but you can tell he is really good at it.

[iAPX]

What's impress me the most is how Grand Seiko elevate everything, including their own quartz movement.
Have an hi-beat and a quartz. The value is amazing.

[silvaanosvs]

Joe is the perfect gentleman for his job. One rarely sees someone as precisely in the right spot. Great video, Teddy. More Seiko, Grand or other, please. Saving up for a GS. Gonna take a while. Family wants food and all sorts...

[donniesmith]

How can you not fall in love with Grand Seiko? Incredible work Teddy!! Thank you, this was amazing.

[matthewweaver]

Teddy, 10 years ago, did you ever see yourself owning your own watch store, or getting to tour these awesome locations? You've poured your heart into this hobby. Good for you man.

[wowlsj]

I had never considered GS prior to going into a store to check them out, when I saw them in the metal I was absolutely blown away, and went on a tear to learn more about the brand and make acquisition(s). Having now 2 of them (dressy Spring Drive, and sporty GMT - with a Sapphire Bezel!) even when not wearing them, I often take them out and just examine the artistry under the light. Amazing watches. No, not perfect, no brand is, and I have/had a few, but hats off to GS for doing what they do so well. Thanks Teddy for highlighting this brand and enlightening us all about it.

[MattH-wgou]

Watching the second hand on a spring drive sweep so perfectly smoothly is so satisfying! Especially if it is over a snowflake white dial.

[stephensparkman]

Well done Teddy! Your watch videos are among the best… balanced with information and intrigue. Amazing brand too! Watch enthusiasts that are “in the know” understand Grand Seiko’s quality, skill and technical contributions to the watch “world” are unique and unmatched in many aspects. More than “just a Seiko”! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[RJW]

Those spring drive mechanisms are works of art.

[SinnerAndSaint]

Finally! I've counted every day to this video! GS is really such an emotional brand with so much history. And you can clearly hear from the great host and ambassador Joe Kirk that there is passion and pride for the brand everywhere. I'm very honered to own three GS pieces, each one with another movement technology. Thank you so much for this video, Teddy & GS!

[yoshomiamoto]

This presentation makes me appreciate my Grand Seikos on a whole new level. ❤

[mlodygryros]

Teddy just dropped an absolute classic of a video, what a guy. Thank you for this material, it was very insightful

[hiphopgeeks]

Excited this video was finally made by someone. Glad it was made by Teddy... secrets are finally coming to light.

[inova]

Because of Teddy I bought my first luxury watch three years ago. For all the reasons in the video and comments here, I decided on the SBGP015 a quartz 9F85. I have worn it daily, it literally has become a part of my life. Great to see Joe and Teddy show the respect of this truly remarkable movement. Incredibly, it has not lost one second in those three years aside from the battery switch which was covered by GS. For my upcoming retirement I am going to reward myself with a Spring Drive. But my SBGP015 will always be there. Thanke Teddy and Grand Seiko.

[jeromelambert]

Certainly the best report I have seen so far on the Grand Seiko brand, with very beautiful shots of the movements. Since I became the proud owner of a Grand Seiko watch, it never leaves my wrist, to the detriment of my other watches! Greetings from France 🇫🇷😍

[itsmoey]

Every man should own a Grand Seiko, amazing watches, I will buy one eventually. Awesome video!