Published on May 26, 2016.... 2 years and 4 months finally sourced and ordered a SDGM001..... thanks so much for the review! Can't wait to get it

Great review TGV, I was looking forward to this. Love the cocktail time

Going back and watching some older TGV videos. Really do like that SARG001. So much so that I bought one shortly after seeing this video. Great work as always, Governor !!!

I've been enjoying my SARG011 now for a week! Love it! Great watch. Thank you for the great review!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Hooray! So glad to hear. Best regards, TGV

You're killing me TGV, every video of yours that I watch I find another watch to add to my list 😂. Keep up the good work.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

LOL, Matt, its not just you my friend! My list is growing too!!!! :D Thank you my friend. Best regards, TGV

Thank you so much for posting that video. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I was especially pleased to see the Seiko SDGM001 ( The Brightz) as it, along with its very dark brown /black brother the SDGM003 are very underrepresented on KZread. As you know, having examined all four watches closely, the Brightz surpasses the other three excellent watches, by a country mile in every respect bar movement in which it's their equal. Mind you, at twice the price so it should. I enjoy pretty much all of your videos very much indeed, having been a fan more or less from the start. I hope and pray your success continues and whatever dreams you may have are realised. Stay safe, stay well, stay happy!

One of the best strap I have seen on the "Cocktail time", complements it really well. Best regards, Daniel

The SARB065 dial is stunning, I'd easily take it over the Brightz. I'm a sucker for domed crystals too, so it's gotta be the Cocktail for me.

Great video series TGV. I've have just started my horological journey and your videos have been an education. Pity I began looking at watches just after Seiko stopped producing the SCVE003, a red one is on my 'find' list. The 'Cocktail' is a stunner.

Great video! I like the SARG011 a lot, it's unique design and small details ie. the red on the seconds hand and the frame of the date window are priceless. Your reviews are great, as it just shows you appreciate watches of this range the same way you appreciate Haute Horology pieces.

@Superimposing

8 жыл бұрын

I've owned a SARG011 for a few months now. Initially I was a little underwhelmed. I could not find a nato that suited it. When I put it on a two piece caramel leather strap however, it sang. It is a lovely watch.

Fantastic video review! My favorite quote, "There is a Seiko for everybody." So true!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, There certainly is! Best regards, TGV

it's a real pleasure to see all this watches togheter in one video. congratulations Tristano

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Davide, glad you like it :D Best regards, TGV

Just ordered the SARB065 today. It will be the first Seiko in my collection. Can't wait to get it!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Bet you will love it, Enjoy! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

Very nice. Good to see some nice thoughts on the SDGM... My 6R15, after the first couple weeks, has been running +3 seconds to +4 seconds per day.... which I think is fantastic.... Very underrated movement....

Bro, I have been looking at the SDGM00 Brightz series for 10 months now and was waiting for you to review it. I'm glad you did, I'm definitely going to get it. Spot On Review, You never fail bro. I watch your channel more than TV lol. Keep them coming G. Happy Memorial Day.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

DO IT! You will not regret it, it is amazing!!! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

wow fell in love with the cocktail watch, def gonna be saving up for that!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

You will not regret it. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

I just ordered the black Brightz version the SDGM003 from Japan, can't wait for it to come out of customs. I'm not a collector so this will become my daily driver! Glad to see al these great reviews of the SDGM's! Thanks for making these high quality video reviews! (y)

@theurbangentry

7 жыл бұрын

You will love it and you are very welcome, enjoy the watch! Thank you, Best regards, TGV

nice video sir , I would like to suggest making a video explaining the terms you use like what is the difference between the different mechanisms and different types of watches

You're killin' me - I already ordered a SARB033 and now you've got me thinking about the Brightz! :)

@Tourtiere34

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, that brightz is great looking but certainly not as much of a great value proposition as the SARB033

Fantastic reviews, TGV. I've been eyeing the Cocktail Time for a bit, but not sure now because of the size. It's certainly a little bigger than I first thought.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris, had it been 38mm and a bit thinner it would of been perfect, but then again, those who want the larger sizes wouldn't be happy. Shame they don't do different sizes. Best regards, TGV

It's nice to see the SDGM series get some much deserved respect. Good job.

@t185bear

3 жыл бұрын

I got that SDGM (aka the Grand Cocktail) a few years ago. I have to say that when I put it next to my Grand Seiko Snowflake, it holds up very well, at least in appearance. Obviously, the Snowflake is titanium instead of steel, and it has a Spring Drive movement, but the finishing appears very similar for a watch that cost 1/6 as much.

@evvignes

3 жыл бұрын

@@t185bear, I agree. Since my comment from four years ago, I have acquired a spring drive with a champagne dial. It is amazing how well the SDGM holds up in comparison. The snowflake is a stunning watch, excellent choice.

more reviews of entry level pieces! yay keep it up!!!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Always, I try to cover all ranges and always will ;-) Thank you, Best regards, TGV

Loved the video as always TGV. It was real nice to actually see the impressive of the finishing of the Brightz. It would be a nice battle between the Brightz series and The Citizen Signature Collection, just a suggestion. Keep up, great great video. Thanks.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pedro, great idea for a video! :D Love Citizen, they have some stunning watches in their Signature collection, good call. Best regards, TGV

Thanks for the review. Love the brights and the sarb.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, Thank you, Best regards, TGV

Just checked out the SGDM003 - very nice! The thing about a dress watch is that places that you're going to want one are more formal or important events. It's these types of situations that I would want to wear something a little more high end. A good value dress watch is a bit of a contradiction IMO. But then if it's only something that you wear occasionally, then cheaper makes sense. I suppose that's why the Rolex datejust has sold so well for all these years. A perfect dress watch that can be worn in all situations too.

Thanks for the reviews, TGV! Problem for me is going to be to choose what to get! I plan to buy a JDM Seiko on my upcoming trip, but there are so many to choose from! My fear is that I'm going to like the SDGM003 best, and it's really more than I'd like to spend, but it looks sooooo cool. Not that I'm going to decide until I see them in person, but I almost wish you had said the Brightz wasn't worth the extra money! Oh well, first world problems, as I'm extremely fortunate to be able to travel and have the money to spend on any one of these.

Brightz is one of Seiko's lines, like Prospex, Dolce, and Presage. I think that's moonstone on the crown. The SARB065 was designed with a famous Japanese bartender, Ishigaki Shinobu. That's why it's called the "cocktail time". Hardlex is actually closer to sapphire in hardness than ordinary mineral crystal. Mineral crystal is a 5 on the Mohs Hardness scale, sapphire is a 9, and Hardlex is a 7 or 8, depending on the grade. I've bought from SeiyaJapan, they're great and I've never been hit with import taxes (I live in Northern California). However, Long Island watch is having a 10% off sale right now which is resulting in amazing prices.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you BL, excellent comment. Seiyan are good, I bought a few from them too, but as you so rightly say LIW have some great prices, I have to stay aways from the site, especially as I am saving for my mid term grail! Best regards, TGV

@olivierparedes3014

8 жыл бұрын

Proud owner of the SDGM003, the black/maroon version. It oozes quality indeed. The stone on the crown is an onyx :)

great review. loving those seikos. can't wait for the ball skin diver review, I put my squale 1521 on a similar bracelet to the skin diver and it looks amazing

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason. Cant beat a 1521 on something like that. cool! Best regards, TGV

Can't wait to get my hands on the Brightz... Beautiful and finely finished piece that only costs $700!! The price to value on it definitely beats many high end luxury watches out there

My favourite KZread channel. Thank you.

Proud owner of the SDGM003, the black/maroon version. It oozes quality indeed, and just as a side note, it is indeed an onyx on the crown :)

I just ordered the silver dial with blue hands! Just a beautiful watch I think

amazing review! I love japanese watches for some reason, maybe since they seem to offer so much for their prices. and i like the way you did your hair it fits you well.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ethan, the was my "morning" hair from when I woke up, decided to leave it as it looked kinda cool LOL Best regards, TGV

Awesome review. Really very helpful n' I enjoyed very much.

excellent video TGV! im currently living in Japan, but somehow i havent had the opportunity to go check those models directly at the shops lol... so, it was really nice to see them all on this video! thanks a lot! keep the good work! cheers!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Wow, I envy you, but then again if I lived there I would be broke as I hear they have fantastic watch shopping over there. You should definitely check them out. Best regards, TGV

@hellotabasco

8 жыл бұрын

yes i try to control myself as much as i can lol... yes, ill try to make some time to go check them! cheers!!!

Hi Tgv, thank for a great review of these fantastic watches. Being of limited means I was considering the sarg as my next purchase but now am really interested in the brightz so may have to save a bit longer as it looks like a gorgeous piece.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you really cant go wrong with each but if you can, save and go for the Brightz, its worth it. Best regards, TGV

Nice video TGV, I am looking forward to seeing the new Seiko,Presage range when it finally arrives here in Australia. Cheers.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bobo, dying to get my hand on a Presage too! Best regards, TGV

I wonder who got the Alpinist ball rolling haha! Super excited to see the Ball skindiver review coming up. Another great video Tristano.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Justin, You are the original Alpinist strong man! Best regards, TGV

Delightful channel chap. I have been a fan of Seiko craftsmanship for some time and have recently acquired a stunning SSA345J1 to add to my collection. I find the OEM strap is not to my particular tastes so to speak. Any suggestions on a few straps and colours that I may include to go well with charcoal shoes, and dark taupe and tan shoes? This is my first watch with a dark gray dial and I wanted to reach out and glean your opinion. You add immeasurable value to the horological community and I look forward to your continuing content. Cheers.

The cocktail time looks amazing on a dark blue strap. Takes it to another level.

Liked the video just reading the title for watches to review...good stuff!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you my friend :D Thank you, Best regards, TGV

Hi TGV - Great line up of Seiko's. It was very helpful to me to see them compared. I wish the SARB033 came in a 40-42 size for my wrist size. The Brightz is a very nice watch with a well built case. The second hand color of the SDGM001 reminds me of the gauge indicators on my car's instrument panel. Kind of neon red/orange as you say. Maybe that's what they were going for. Cheers!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, if you like the SARB033 but want it in 40mm, you should go for the SDGM003, it's even better then the SARB003 quality wise, black dial and with so much more. Spot on with the observation of the colour, totally see what you mean. Best regards, TGV

Another great video! Man, I love that Brightz!! I may have to pick up a SARG011 though. I really like the big lumed numbers.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you JC, sure you will love it. Very tooly! Best regards, TGV

I just bought the SARB066, amazing watch!

Hey! great great videos, of course I knew about Seiko and all Japanese brands, but I learnt about the Citizen marina militare which is so nice so I bought one, now I need the SKX of course and the Alpinist!!! Greetings from Mexico! BTW, now I will treasure the Seikos and Orients my father brought from Japan!!!

Love SARG011! Amazing dial, hands, domed crystal! Do want! Going to order this soon.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Don't blame you, such good taste, you will not regret it. Thank you. Best regards, TGV

WOW. That SARB065 looks so nice. I love the blue second hand. Huge fan of blue hands. Buying it for myself for my birthday :)

Just received my Turtle SRP today. It's really fantastic

Loved seiko for years but have grown lately to appreciate the orient line which i didnt know about a year ago. Fantastic quality and in house movements for the price. Theres something for everybody with this line. I have the explorer, gains 1 sec a day, and the v3 sun and moon, gains 4 sec day. I also have one of the first citizen ecodrives on titanium. Watch is 15+ years old,in regular rotation and still going strong. Really want the grand seiko...that or the ball fireman. So far i havent spent more than $400 for a watch. Getting quite addicted to this hobby...

Sportsmatic 5 / Seiko 5 is my favourite.

Hi tgv great vid, wow my favourite hhmmmm the bright's lovely piece, pure class, fantastic review as alway's, all the best my friend Ryan. ONWARDS AND UPWARDS.

Seiko are the masters of the complete range of watches for everyone's pocket....I love them!! Your sarb003 is very nice but I prefer 40mm+ sizes with my 7.5 inch wrists... Regards Pat

Nice to see the SARB017 was at the top, to me that watch is beautiful,. I recently purchased a Tissot Le Locle with the white dial., what strap would you recommend for it?

very nice review. loving the cocktail, absolutely stunning.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joshua, Best regards, TGV

Lol Tristano @20:18 'A throwback to a more elegant age' Reminds me of star wars 'An elegant weapon from a more civilized age' You are the Obi Wan of YT bro

Oh my! The Brightz is awesome piece to have without breaking the bank. Oh dear another one added to my list.... Thanks for your picks TGV!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so true what you say about the cost PTH!!! So true indeed. Best regards, TGV

I'm sure someone has said this before but I think maybe they wanted to encourage outsiders to come and visit Japan to boost the tourism industry but of course the advent of the internet and online buying eventually brought a collapse to this objective. And due to the pride that Japan is known for, the JDMs remain largely reserved for the Japanese population. By the way, I just want to say I'm a big fan and I'm absolutely certain I'm not your only fan here in Borneo. Love your videos and all their contents. It goes without saying that your influence on the international watch community is very strong. I'm sure not many will argue that much of the watch purchase decisions around the world are based to some extent on the opinion you give on those pieces. I've been on the fence on the SDGM for quite some time but after seeing this video, I'm definitely sold. There you go on the influence.

Beautiful watches! The SARB065 is one of my wanted watches. But with my low budget at the moment I'm enjoying my Seiko 5 & Citizen Eagle 7. Saving up though

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, keep saving my friend! Best regards, TGV

You have to love SEIKO, My favourite is your favourite,the Brightz is fantastic, good job TGV. P.S. Nice haircut

A thorough review for having done 3 watches at once. Well done.... The Alpinist SARB017 (re: FB opinion poll) really is a jack of all trades: Its dressy, its tooly, its smart, its water resistant to 200m. Its stunning on perlons, brown crocodile leathers and dark blue straps. Sometimes it's hard for me to decide whether to wear it or my Rolex Datejust. They feel almost interchangeable.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you hit the nail on the head there,the Alpinist certainly is the jack of all trades. Best regards, TGV

love the SARG011, SARB033 and the Alpinist. I think green is a great color for watches and also for straps - as far as I can remember you used one from COLAREB when you reviewed the alpinist. nice video, great review as always. oh, just tried to join the facebook group for the third time.........cheers.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Whats you FB profile name? My admin team are very careful who they let in as we get a lot of spammers. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

@anamisidro8453

8 жыл бұрын

hI TGV, my profile name is Ana Isidro. cheers.

Cocktail, but on a pitch-black crocodile. Make that delicate blue hue become the only color accent.

Great video TGV. The dials on the cocktail and the brightz are outstanding. My pick would be the brightz followed by the cocktail. Id like to see them both made in 38mm with no exhibition back which may enable a thinner case. Gotta love Seiko.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian, I agree, in 38mm they would be to die for! Best regards, TGV

An interesting video would be on the different grand seikos like the quartz, high beat and spring drive.

Another video that goes to solidify why you are fast becoming the leader in the youtube horological pack my friend.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say my friend. Best regards, TGV

loving that vintage blue strap, reminds me of what I did on my Mido Baroncelli Heritage, great taste as always my friend

@markalamares

8 жыл бұрын

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@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

VERY COOL!!!! Thank you Mark, Best regards, TGV

@JgHaverty

8 жыл бұрын

Very classy!

That Alpinist love though, not just that it's such a great watch in itself, but how it's doing it's own thing and not really trying to be anything else. With the current one the green dial definitely doesn't suit everyone's tastes, but you can't argue it's distinctive while still in a subtle and classy way.

TGV! Could you do a video on Steinhart and your thoughts on the brand? I know you've covered Squale, but it would be interesting to see a comparison between the Ocean 1 and the 1545! Cheers.

My favourite is the SARB033, which also happens to be my favourite out of your entire collection! :D My Presage SRP467 sports the 4R36 movement, which basically derives from the 6R15, but with a different spring that gives about 41h of power reserve. As you said, ther's one Seiko for everybody, and that's why they're so popular.

Sorry I don't Facebook, but I would add the Seiko SARX027. The enamel work on the dial is beautiful. Yes, it may look dated to some people. But, it reminds you of the beautiful pocket watches made by Hamilton, Waltham and such.

I have my Seiko Référence SRP705K1 on a beautiful brown Colareb strap (found Colareb through you). Changes the watch completely.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear, enjoy it, Thank you for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

hi, which model is the blue COLAREB strap on the SARB065? thanks.

I have a Seiko SNK375 (Speed Racer) and it looks great, but it's running a bit fast. I should probably get it looked at soon.

I would like to know who it was a long time ago that decided dress watches should be lume free. I know that I don't wear a dress watch only outside in the sunlight. I wear it in dim rooms as well. Anyhow, great presentation. Keep them coming.

@Tetlee

8 жыл бұрын

I often think this, I probably wear dress watches more for evenings out rather than daytime so it does often strike me a little odd when people say it's a dress watch so doesn't require any lume. I'd rather have even a fine line of lume than none at all.

great reviews, love my sarb033 - what strap is yours on ?

The Seiko Sarx045 is just above the 500$ range, you can find it for 530-520$ , and it is by far the best looking Seiko in this price range. It is kind of a homage to the Omega Aqua Tera. Some call it a baby Grand Seiko. The watch is from the Presage line of course and it's just stunning piece. Worth checking it out, Seiko fans would love it for sure.

I own the sarb033 and the sdgm001 both. I wear the sarb on a high quality black leather strap and it looks a million. The sdgm doesn't need a bracelet change because it is a superb bracelet. Especially considering the price of the watch. Put a different, higher grade movement in the sdgm and it is "almost" Grand Seiko-ish. Yes i said it. The finish and quality is that great. The sarb and thesdgm are both keepers in my collection. As is the skx007 the blue sumo and the shogun. I cannot help it but i love JDM Seiko's.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Nice!!! Funny you mention GS, check todays video ;-) Excellent comment, thanks for sharing that. Best regards, TGV

can you review the Orient "Producer" watch i'm loving this watch right now!

Another great video TGV. Unfortunately, LIW is OOS on all 4 watches right now. Bummer!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

WOW, that was quick, I better return these asap so they can find happy new owners. Best regard, TGV

Do you know if the SARG011 has any gold plated components in the movement?

Wonderful! I guess I stopped watching after the SARB and never payed attention to the SDGM part of this.

Nice pieces, I am impress, these watches are gorgeous. I am getting a Seiko Monster for my birthday although I was in a dilemma, between getting a monster JDM (Szen006) or a regular SRP581 for half the price, which in my opinion this last one with a better movement. I guess I will wait for a Monster Limited Edition

Great video I adore Seiko's am loving the Brightz

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Philip! Best regards, TGV

Excellent video, Tristano. I didn't know too much about the "Brightz" and you have explained it marvellously. It catched my eyes, but I didn't search about it. A step up following the path of a GS, Rolex (appearance)?. The four watches are winners. Till your next video, "ciao".

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlos, very kind of you, these Seiko watches are their best kept secret, but the secret is out! As for the GS, check my latest video ;-) Best regards, TGV

That Brightz really do look like a Grand Seiko, what a beautiful piece. I am a real sucker for the blued seconds hand, and the combination with the champagne dial just makes it pop all the more. Though, if they had made the SABR035 with a blued seconds hand, I would have been all over that. Stunning pieces all of them, though.

Hello, I'd like to know from who should I buy the Seiko SARB033 and where I can get that strap you have for it. Love your setup!

Hmmm. I always thought hardlex was tougher than sapphire but just not as scratch resistant. Learned something new. Great vid.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I actually dropped my flighty once on concrete, it chipped but didn't shatter, its a lot tougher then people think. Best regards, TGV

Is that a Citizen Promaster NY0040 u have on at minute 25:28 ? Besides that awesome review as always, thnx alot. U made me want to buy a SARB033. Greets from Berlin.

Another great video. I understand that Seiko has superior quality. I own an SKX and FFF modded version. However; there are just so many models. I cannot get a handle on them like I can with other brands.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Very true, I always seem to find more Seiko every day. Thank you, Best regards, TGV

I like the sarg011. I have the similar-looking SRPB07J1, with the 4R35.

Hey, can you said something about new coctail Seikos, because a lot of talking about them. Thanks in advance

That gold Seiko "Brights" with a nice tan on holiday...Top of the pops!! l thought I'd prefer the "cocktail" beautifully finished piece Regards Pat

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat, I just love it, good thing it is not 38mm, I would have to buy it! Best regards, TGV

This Birightz is simply delicious. One aspect of TGV's reviews I truly enjoy is feeling that I am personally touching and feeling that watch. Unique talent consisting of diction, narration and genuine appreciation of beauty.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, extremely flattered. Best regards, TGV

nice video and i would vote for my favorite SRP275J1 or SARB035

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great choices Best regards, TGV

Tristano great video as usual but i wanted to ask of you on what you think about the brand bulova and if you could review a bulova watch maybe sometime in the near future.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you SM, I literally just answered this very question. I love Bulova, their former HQ is just down the road from here in Queens, stunning Art Deco masterpiece, google it and you will see, amazing. Best regards, TGV

Hi, I have relatively small and thin wrist. Do you have any recommendation on which dress watch is suitable for me? I really like the Seiko Brightz style. Many thanks

Spot on love them all! Just wish they had screw down crowns. Not a deal breaker, I need to get one!

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim! Yes it is a shame, but as you say, not a deal breaker. Best regards, TGV

Hi TGV, I haventhe SARG011 and love it. I even like the leather band, which comes with a deployment claps. BTW, I believe the 6R15C beats at 21,600 bph, not 28,800.

@theurbangentry

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Oscar, yes I added a correction note also to the description, is it not showing up? :-/ Best regards, TGV

The Colareb on the cocktail is an exquisite match.

Oh my, the Brightz on a quality leather strap!