Big props to Teddy for dealing with the constant interruptions from Kevin lol

@icecreamforcrowhurst

2 жыл бұрын

just holding the kid’s feet to the fire, the kid did well

@PocketUau

2 жыл бұрын

He’s a bit of a douche.

@nikk351

2 жыл бұрын

its really just douchy. All the achievements you make dont justify bad behaviour. In fact many rich people are humble, and they really show that all the money you have doesnt have to affect your persona. stay humble and treat everyone with respect

@GeorgeFrideric71

2 жыл бұрын

It's unbearable. I don't know who this man is - he and his ego haven't reached the UK mercifully - but i wish teddy would stop making videos with him.

@Roger_Ramjet

2 жыл бұрын

@@PocketUau a bit? He's a full on douchebag

Kevin obsessively feeling confused and betrayed by Grand Seiko while simultaneously absolutely admiring the Seiko all over the spring drive is hilarious.

@rickjason215

Жыл бұрын

He is never going to wear a Seiko, no matter how beautiful. He does have expensive GS. I have about 5 or 6 watches, all of them, far more expensive than the Alpinist. Yet, I am thinking of getting one, as a every day watch.

@harmaanrajmadon7010

Жыл бұрын

Proves comprehensively and irrefutably what an ignoramus Kevin is

@VAL3NTIN3

Жыл бұрын

@@rickjason215 you don't have an everyday watch? I just never found what is interesting of collecting and not wearing it. And if you wear it, youre more scared of going out because you don't want to scratch it.

@estobon

Жыл бұрын

It should've been an entry level grand seiko instead of a top tier seiko.

@Hamza-iq6gw

Жыл бұрын

I heard rich people are terrible to be around. Hope he doesn't have to deal with them too much. Off camera this bald dude is a jerk you can just tell

1 minute and 40 seconds into the video, Teddy finally gets to complete a sentence without being interrupted. 🥳

@razormaku8045

Жыл бұрын

Guys give them a break. They had to much to drink

@Jeren6924

Жыл бұрын

@@razormaku8045 I'd need more if I'm talking to that high horse boomer.

@gcg8187

Жыл бұрын

The Teddy guy seems very nervous the whole time

@deanvanlaarhoven1413

Жыл бұрын

@@gcg8187 " The teddy guy" Is the one in the video who actually knows something about watches.

@cloudsmith7803

6 ай бұрын

Teddy needs to take a few sips and log out of the timeshare sales pitch. Kevin is such a great guest to calm the young sales man.

I was going through life, as happy as a clam, with enough manageable addictions, then I started watching Teddy's shows. Well done, always.

@CompassIIDX

11 ай бұрын

Same story here! I've become a watch enthusiast almost overnight.

@johnvienna3422

4 ай бұрын

Until a few months ago, I had one Seiko. I'm up to five now...

@MrHav1k

3 ай бұрын

I'm in that stage now... Trying to RUN RUN RUN

@newcreationcollective-tomm6233

2 ай бұрын

Same…. 🤦‍♂️

@johnvienna3422

2 ай бұрын

... wait, six.

Also, King Seiko was the brand created by Daini Seikosha (Second Seiko Company) to directly compete with Grand Seiko, the purpose of this was to promote competition amongst its top employees in hope of improving the craftsmanship of the company as a whole.

@manwithclass09

Жыл бұрын

You are correct Peter - Teddy was a bit "off" on this one.....

@dustinbailey9644

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@deaaaazz

Жыл бұрын

Great insight

@Ruleofthumbarmwrestling

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great strategy

@kakaroto3419

Жыл бұрын

Well in case you dint know Epson its the Company who own Seiko and other brands

Kevin: “This is a travesty” Teddy: “But it’s your #1!” Kevin: “I know, but it’s wrong” 😂😂😂 Another great episode with Kevin. Honestly, my favorite series on KZread right now.

@GeorgeFrideric71

2 жыл бұрын

Another example of his ignorance. Doesn't know how to use the word 'travesty'.

@BFrydell

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeFrideric71 Come on. Almost no one does. I had to look up the word 30 seconds ago to see what you meant. Almost everyone uses it as a synonym for "tragedy."

@themothmanreturns

Жыл бұрын

@@GeorgeFrideric71 I don't see how the word was used incorrectly?

@seamusoreilly804

Жыл бұрын

@@themothmanreturns Myself, too. He certainly could’ve meant a “false, distorted or absurd representation” of a Grand Seiko.

@themothmanreturns

Жыл бұрын

@@seamusoreilly804 exactly, I believe that's precisely what he meant.

I usually take Kevin in small doses, but I have to love his passion for watches and as seen here, Seiko. And, I am 100% on-board with his “Top 3” picks. I have a decent collection of mostly dive watches. No Rolex, as I would never spend that much on a watch that doesn’t keep excellent time, but Seiko for me is another story. Great brand. 👍

Always enjoy the banter between these guys. Learn so much about watches just listening to these two. Even though their collections are miles apart in price points, its nice to hear their reaction to pieces that are on the lower end of the pricing scale.

Kevin everytime Teddy introduce a new piece: "OK this is the top for me now."

@jaffaman99

2 жыл бұрын

He’s passionate for watches, I enjoy it tbh. Makes me want to buy one and I don’t give a crap about watches.

@frankmoore1299

2 жыл бұрын

Clearly knowledgeable but also a pretentious knob with too much money. He should be a little more considerate to those with a lesser wallet !

@bryceparisien36

2 жыл бұрын

Yet he'd never wear one

@russellstall169

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaffaman99 Careful, it starts when you don't really care. Suddenly, you're trying to justify spending 500, 1000, 5000 bucks. lol.

@jacobtaylor7506

2 жыл бұрын

@@russellstall169 That's true, Started with Invicta, Bulova, Citizen and Tissot. This year got a Hamilton and now talking to a dealer for an Omega and Longines. Been trying to find a dealer for a couple of Seiko watches on this show. Hell, looked up the stocks on watches and seeing some are not bad investments, undervalued.

Just one clarification for Kevin; while I do agree with his comments about some brand confusion (particularly outside of Japan), the Spring Drive actually launched with the Seiko brand before it did with Grand Seiko. The world’s first spring drive was the Seiko branded SBWA001. Entertaining video and keep the content coming - particularly on underrated brands like GS!

@CESONER

18 күн бұрын

awesome info here. well done.

It’s fun watching you guys go back and forth. You guys come from different ends of the spectrum and personality and the resulting conversations are pretty funny.

The name "King Seiko" may sound funny to Canadians, but to Japanese people 70 years ago, it was a cutting-edge name that reflected a mixture of longing for Swiss watches and pride in the quality of domestic watches. I believe that the name "King Seiko" reflects the spirit of the Japanese people when they were learning about Western technology and struggling to create products that they could be proud of in the world. There is a history and a story behind the now outdated name King Seiko. Among Japanese who love old Japanese mechanical watches like myself, it has as much special meaning as Grand Seiko.

@kyarib

Жыл бұрын

@Kc Han Here is the content of your reply to me. " King Seiko and Grand Seiko are two ridiculous names for watches, I think. They are like King Ford or Grand Ford cars." Why did you delete it? I think this comment should be on the record because it is your personality and represents your character. If you do not want others to see this comment, it means you consider yourself an embarrassment.

@tedmccauley9319

7 ай бұрын

Lets just say they did a poor job explaining seiko history.

@raincandy3

18 күн бұрын

I think they might have chosen "King" to compete with "Grand" because in Japanese they're homonyms, so it might be a witty word play. King = Ou, Grand/Big = Ou

If there are any new collectors here remember this: the difference between a $100 watch and $1000 watch is greater than the difference between a $1000 watch and a $10,000 watch. I recommend starting in that $100 - $500 range to get a feel for a style and then saving up for a watch in the $1000-$3000 range. The difference in quality will be astounding. I find that when collectors upgrade from that $1000 range into the more expensive watches the returns are diminishing.

@johnsanabria3279

Жыл бұрын

Your last statement is why I own a King Seiko Hi Beat from 1969 and enjoy it every time I wear it.

@batglide5484

Жыл бұрын

@@johnsanabria3279 nice piece! Such a timeless style too. A lot of vintage watches are starting to look their age, but that one really stands the test of time. Right now my daily watch is a Hamilton Ventura, my dream watch is a Zenith El Primero.

@Oxibase

Жыл бұрын

The same is true of many product categories. The difference in sound between a $5,000 set of speakers and $100,000 set is not as much as the difference between a $100 pair and $1,000 pair.

@batglide5484

Жыл бұрын

@@Oxibase yeah, "the law of diminishing returns" so to speak. Stainless steel can only be so polished and mechanical time keeping can only be so accurate.

@Ari-ne2yb

Жыл бұрын

@@batglide5484 Yep upwards of that and you're only paying for the brand

Kevin watched a video about Seiko right before this shoot and is so proud of himself for remembering some of the talking points that he has to shout them out at random.

@j.j.h.atemycereal

2 жыл бұрын

That pretty much sums up every video Teddy does with Kevin.

@goldenarm009

2 жыл бұрын

Journe or bust for Kevin

@diavalus

2 жыл бұрын

It felt like he was praising Seiko only because he knows many like them, but deep down, I think he doesn’t give a crap about Seiko. It won’t bring him any money, so he won’t buy them.

@T25de

2 жыл бұрын

Still fun watching Kevin throw a seiko on! C’mon man 🤣

@bdegrds

2 жыл бұрын

Well Seiko is a very low level watch, why would he know anything about them when he only collects high horology

My wife bought me a Seiko SNKL23 and when it arrived she was amazed at how nice it looked for under $120. It's Automatic and looks sharp. Simply put you cannot go wrong with Seiko.

@MotoSjaak

10 ай бұрын

I've also bought one. I put a leather strap on it. Looks like a very classy dress watch now.

This was great. Such a good visual podcast. Thanks as always Teddy.

3:41 That nervous chuckle, Teddy does it very often in his colab videos with Kevin and I'm loving it lol

@peterdelappe4258

2 жыл бұрын

Any way to get the cheap wine guy from talking? BTW, I like Seiko more than any other brand. My watch collection has a lot of Seikos including Astron and I'm about to get my second Grand Seiko. Teddy: get the blowhard to tone it down . Keep showing those watches , preferably on your own from now on.

@bryanwoolfolk6309

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin isnt afraid to be polarizing and state a direct criticism, Teddy has more or less built a brand on never doing that and always finding a positive.

@lk754

2 жыл бұрын

@TheMilk Trafficker It certainly does. He does it very often in videos with him. I believe that is because Kevin is so straightforward and he roasts watches he does not like very openly. Teddy, on the other hand, is complete opposite. I mean, it's not like Teddy is super nervous or anything, he's just not comfortable in these kind of situations and his body language shows that. Teddy is trying to promote some of these watches and he is pointing out the positives, and then comes Kevin and he's like "nope, this watch is shyte".

@mediocreman2

Жыл бұрын

Teddy really seems to struggle internally when people have differing opinions. So his nervous laugh is a way to brush that off.

I love to see people who can afford a half-million dollar watch geek out about classic "budget" pieces.

@diavalus

2 жыл бұрын

He only does it for the views (aka money), he won’t collect Seiko

@whatmemories3728

2 жыл бұрын

ones trying to sell product the other trying to sell himself they can give a shit about Seiko.

@Chris-wm7zt

2 жыл бұрын

@@whatmemories3728 teddy is not an authorized dealer for Seiko

@seikochristopherward9908

2 жыл бұрын

@@whatmemories3728 u literally don't know wut ur talking about. He's been making videos about Seiko long before he opened up his store.

@keithrjoseph9528

2 жыл бұрын

Got to say my Grand Seiko is the best dive watch I've ever owned also worh checking out the Saarb 017 for a good looking everyday holiday piece

Treated myself last week and started my watch journery with a Seiko Prospex Alpinist Cal 6R35 Automatic 😁 now i have the bug so already looking for my next, you and Kevin have inspired me to start a collection. Got me hooked.

Always liked the Alpinist and loved the 2020 green dial so much I picked one up today and put a Angus Jubilee on it, looks stunning, watching this on my phone on the bus home now and feel even better about it after your comments 😀

Bought my first Seiko a couple of months ago, and I love it. Seiko 5 Sports Men's Black Watch - SRPE57K1 on a brown leather strap.

@gerrygoldstein4698

2 жыл бұрын

Me too…SRPE21 on eBay at 156.00 with tags but advertised as “without tags”. Bought a nice SS bracelet, spare bezel & ceramic 12 hr lum bezel insert as upgrade for a total less than retail for the watch. Chose extra bezel so that i can always switch back to “stock” strap and bezel. Great value for the 295.00 sport watch. Have some higher end watches and some other beaters. I just love my Seiko.

@voltgaming2213

2 жыл бұрын

@@gerrygoldstein4698 enjoy dude

@DomiAngel

2 жыл бұрын

Same! I bought my first watch about 50 days ago, it was the Seiko Presage Style 60s Ginza edition - SSA445J. Hope you love yours as much as I love mine!

@gerrygoldstein4698

2 жыл бұрын

@@voltgaming2213 Okay

@filipl5490

2 жыл бұрын

Happy for you mate!

There's been Seiko Prospex diver watches with Spring Drive (e.g. the 2013 Marinemaster Pro SDBD001 with 600m WR, titanium, and GMT hand) well before the split of Grand Seiko from Seiko. It may be a surprise to those not familiar with Seiko Prospex dive watches but Seiko has been selling higher end dive watches with Spring Drive outside of Grand Seiko and Credor for some time.

@navypilot5903

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Spring drive has always been available out of the Grand Seiko line. It's available in the Prospex line, Ananta line, Credor line, etc.

@DeeEllEff

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, that’s good to know. And basically just explodes Kevin’s incredibly whiney argument about SD movements and GS

@entroheat

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeeEllEff he does not know much about watches other than Rolex, PP and investment pieces

@Momo_8k

2 жыл бұрын

@@entroheat i get the feeling that Teddy has to bite his tongue when Kevin tries to talk watch specs/history to the actual watch guy

@soneeeee4440

2 жыл бұрын

5R - in Seiko since 2010s, 7R - Credor, 9R - Grand Seiko. oleary just doesn't know enough, no surprise; 7R or 9R not in seiko branded models. sort of like boxster vs 959. "you can't go wrong with seiko value". Well yes, you can. Under $500, steel bracelets are abismal quality when other brands give you milled everything for much less and usually a better movement. Considering the manufacturing scale, the seikos they msrp for 300-600 have huge profit margins as cost prob in the 10-30 dollar range including assembly and packaging.

Kevin’s reaction to the GMT made me smile! I picked up the black dial variant a few months back :)

Just simply fantastic to hear these two. Totally passionate, and both experts on this subject. Learning a ton. Fun to watch too.

Teddy really trying to plug Hamilton and Kevin is just not having it 😆 Don't worry Teddy, I'm out here rocking my Khaki Field and my Bronze Pilot Pioneer! Still my favorite brand under $1k.

@balesjo

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Teddy regarding the Hamilton watches, but Kevin had a definite point about Longines. They have a long history producing fine watches, and an extensive catalogue to dial and case designs which they are using to create new watches, introducing a new generation to the beauty of a Longines watch. As for the new Seikos, my favorites are 1. the King Seiko, 2. The LX model diver with that incredible red dial with the wave pattern (simply stunning), and 3. the Presage Sharp Edged watches (I'd go for the original, simple design, but the GMT watches are stunning watches). I think a person could specialize in collecting Seiko watches and their luxury offspring, Grand Seiko and Credor.

@johnb9981

2 жыл бұрын

I own a Grand Seiko SBGH295, a Tudor Black Bay, a Longines Master Collection Moonphase and a few others. Recently picked up a Hamilton Khaki King Black PVD and I can pretty much say I enjoy wearing it just as much as my luxury pieces. Fantastic look, quality and history from the brand. I definitely would like to add another Hamilton soon. They have been releasing nice pieces these past 2 years.

@kerryjgee

2 жыл бұрын

yess. Hamilton is the best value. I thought Longines was quite a bit more expensive but also very very noice

@ronb4115

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Hamilton and Longines. I don’t want to spend $1K on a Seiko knowing that there’s models out there brand new for $100-$300. I would prefer Seiko rebranded the cheaper models.

@piotrkaczmarczyk1792

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnb9981 Must buy one :) .

In case anyone is wondering, and Teddy can confirm, the Spring Drive high-end Seikos are at a different level BUT they are not finished to the same standards as GS. It is an odd move for sure but I imagine they want SD to have a broader audience.

@chia-mingyang5804

2 жыл бұрын

But some of them are better designed than GS

@magnuman008

2 жыл бұрын

the Spring Drive in the LX line are 5R not the 9R in Grand Seiko

@stevenbriandunn5648

2 жыл бұрын

To me, the grand seiko divers look very seiko'ish (read crappy childish cheap) and the Seiko high end SD drivers look fantastic even Grand Seiko'ish then finally a clasp worth the money while GS clasp is just stamped metal embarrassing.

@TriforceRich

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenbriandunn5648 GS definitely has work to do with its sports line.

@stevenbriandunn5648

2 жыл бұрын

@@chia-mingyang5804 you mean all of them

I love these videos with Kevin. Great job Teddy - checking your store out now!

I love this videos with Kevin, he's really exquisite in this videos and Teddy puts his dynamism! 👌

I haven’t purchased a Seiko since the 1980’s (in fact I may still have a few of them here somewhere) and lost interest in them as a brand possibly due to selection overload. But seeing these, I have to take a fresh look. Always enjoy it when you and Kevin do a video together. They are fun, entertaining, and informative which is not an easy combination to achieve. Already looking forward to the next one which can’t some soon enough.

@varanid9

2 жыл бұрын

Selection overload is right. When I found myself with a dozen Seikos, I knew it was either time to give them up or concentrate on variations of one or two favorites. I chose the latter.

@deividasnavickas

2 жыл бұрын

the overload is a serious issues.

@joshn.5625

2 жыл бұрын

It’s still my favourite brand top to bottom. You could build a beautiful 3 or 4 watch collection of just Seikos for just a few thousand dollars. If you want to be wowed, check out their Presage line with enamel dials for about $1,000-$1,500.

@TroubledTurnip

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And because they make so many, none of them seem to be produced for very long. Nothing more frustrating then finding a Seiko you fall in love with only to find out it's discontinued but there are 10 more that are *almost* the same but not quite. Why make so many of nearly the same watch all with such short lives? This is one of the reasons I don't follow or even try to keep up with the brand. Seiko really needs to deal with the "dime-a-dozen" problem.

@markiangooley

2 жыл бұрын

Citizen makes better radio-sync and GPS-sync watches than Seiko does. Both companies reserve their best watches for Japan only. Some models available in the U. S. are so ugly that I think that Japanese must have a really low opinion of us gaijin. I really dislike the combined analog/digital displays. Casio seems fondest of them but Seiko occasionally goes for them too.

I love how Teddy can’t finish a thought without big head interrupting

@HailNjord

2 жыл бұрын

Teddy... I'm sorry, did the middle of my sentence interpret the start of yours?

@luisorozco4802

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@rajucalvin3569

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 that’s what I’m saying

@vamark7751

Жыл бұрын

Big head, big mouth, big ego, big bore……

@ronch550

Жыл бұрын

To be fair Teddy interrupted Kevin just as much too. This is just like two friends talking casually about their passion. I don't see anything offensive.

Such an amazing episode. I literally sat down in the office (Off work) and was able to enjoy this piece of deliberate wine tasting and watch art episode.

You are very nice and amusing! I look at your channel not only for the contents but also for your and Kevin presence that keeps me company and makes a lot "living room". :) Regards from Switzerland!

Please never stop this duo! Edit: Teddy, you have astounding patience.

I honestly liked the Seiko 5 the most. Its got a clean look and seems easy to pair for all attire.

@SanchezzzKid

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a Seiko 5 SNK809K2 for almost a year now and you’re absolutely right, it goes with everything. 😅

@BPFACTS88

Жыл бұрын

lol you've got no taste

@daviddobiesz

Жыл бұрын

@@BPFACTS88 goes with every wet suit. Lol

@mediocreman2

Жыл бұрын

It's a nice watch. But why did you preface your opinion with the word 'honestly'? Were you tempted to lie about it at first?

@juans8356

Жыл бұрын

@@mediocreman2 No I just assumed people would look at the price tag and see it as inferior to the "higher" end watches. I actually bought this watch and wore it with my college graduation outfit and it paired so well with everything. It really is a classic looking watch

Appreciated both Teddy's and Kevin's my shared appreciation for Seiko. Thanks very much for this video

I know nothing about watches but you guys are so much fun and I get a lot to learn from you guys ...love you guys

I can only Imagine how Kevin must feel, knowing the Spring Drive is now in the hands of plebes.

@djwavegod3571

2 жыл бұрын

lmfaooo

@dansmile5425

2 жыл бұрын

It's not first Seiko with spring drive man... i don't understand this "wow! seiko with spring drive" thing.

@CudKidi

2 жыл бұрын

Not often i actually laugh out loud at comments 🤣 well done sir

@shawnstine3244

2 жыл бұрын

@@CudKidi 😁

@dannynguyen2141

2 жыл бұрын

@@dansmile5425 Kevin literally knows nothing about watches. If you listen to how he speaks about them its always with vagueness. Teddy just doesn't want to upset him by correcting him. The first Spring Drive ever was in a Seiko, not a Grand Seiko.

I love Seiko. They produced my first “real” watch and I have had it for about 20 years or so. Thanks to them, I took a greater interest in horology in general and now have a variety from a number of manufacturers.

A few years ago, I bought my first high-quality watch. It was a "Seiko Superior Stargate" Automatic diver's 200M water resist SKZ323K1. Seiko 23-jewel automatic (self-winding) movement (caliber 7S36) -Day and date display, highly luminous hands and markers treated with Lumibrite for low light visibility -Screw down offset red ringed crown for superior water resistance -Uni-directional diving bezel -Scratch-resistant hardlex crystal and a solid etched, screw-down case back. -Excellent Seiko Lumibrite lume -Note: It has black contour hands which are very legible... This Seiko is sure to be collectible! I absolutely love my Seiko !!! Great video Kevin and Teddy 😎

I just got myself a SLA059 Seigaiha US special edition. It's coming today and I can't wait to see it in person! Thanks Teddy for introducing the watch to me in this video.

These two together are gold! Could watch them for hours 👍

Good to see Kevin snd Teddy appreciating Seiko alpinist. I think that green dial is gorgeous!

Great content. Enhanced by the amazing chemistry between these two gentleman whom despite being so passionate about their shared hobby, offers such diversity of perspectives. Wonderful.

@jeremyd.2156

Жыл бұрын

No chemistry. Drunk Kevin stepping on everything

Damn. This was fun to watch. I never even knew that there were difference brands of Seiko and that they would go up that high in price

Props to Teddy for getting the respect of Kevin. And props to Kevin for enjoying his time with Teddy. I have a lot of respect for both.

OMG Teddy! I’ve been looking for a reasonably priced spring drive beautiful Seiko watch and I’ve found it thanks to you! Also Kevin’s reaction was priceless and along with your reaction made me laugh so hard!!!! Just one more reason to love and follow your channel good sir :)

Some people complaining about the interruptions but for me that's what make this video authentic and not a marketing video. Great video!!👊🏻👍🏻

Started my collection last year with watches in the sub $1K and $500 dollar range. Today I just picked up my first Seiko 5. Absolutely love it.

@kodoaok626

Жыл бұрын

What would you choose if you are given $1300 usd for buying a single watch ?

@bsojdfo

Жыл бұрын

@@kodoaok626 maybe a Ball, or Nomos.

@ahancho

8 ай бұрын

@@kodoaok626a vintage omega

Teddy, when you review or display multiple watches, please provide video time indexes and the model number for each one in the description. It will make looking them up a lot easier. Great video, I love the red faced SLA059 and the SNR051 is to die for, a truly outstanding watch.

Love these collaborations, you both have very interesting personalities that make for a very engaging watch.

I just recently bought a Seiko Dive watch that is a boutique exclusive to the Sieko Dream Square in Tokyo. It is absolutely lovely. The stainless bracelet is absolutely fantastic and it looks sharp in all categories. Really love mine.

Great info, great conversation. So much great details and history

This is so interesting. Kevin is such a wonderful guest. Love his reactions and comments

Seiko has so many offerings that this could've easily been an hour longer. I think it would've been fun to showcase some of the cocktail presage models like the Mojito or Houjou, or perhaps even the Zen Garden models. I'm sure the dial of the Ginza Alpinist SPB259 would've blown Kevin's mind as well.

@HRM.H

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video about Seiko the group , not just the brand. So that would include , Grand Seiko , Credor , Pulsar , Lorus , Epson and Alba. Such a wide varied history but rarely ever covered completely.

@TecnamTwin

8 ай бұрын

​@@HRM.HEpson? I'm not buying a printer watch bro. 😉

I wanted an entry level SEIKO, or Invicta Pro Diver, but I’m quite happy with a Casio W-800H and a humble Duro. Great entry level watches with style, reliability, and function. I’ll probably be a more minimalistic watch collector, Casio’s are great and I think a good SEIKO would round off my collection for the next 10 years.

The best tandem here on KZread when it comes to watches! Thank you!

Great synergy between these two comrades. Loving it!!!

Next time have Kevin look at the watch then try to guess the price! Don't go in price order either. Overall great video. I gotta agree with Kevin, spring drive should only be in the GS.

@wallpaper000

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda the selling point of GS really. After this, wouldn't be surprised if SD is soon used in their cheaper models too

@beardymcbeardface69

2 жыл бұрын

The Spring Drive movement started with Seiko in 1999 and has been in Seiko watches ever since. SPS001, SPS005, SNR001, SNR003, SNR005, SNR007, SNR009, SNR013, SNR015, SNR017, SNS001, SNS003, SNS005, SNR037, SNR039, SBDB007, SBDB009, SBDB011, SBDB013, SBDB005, SBDB015, SBDB017, SBDB018, SNR045, SNR025, SNR027, SNR029, SNR031, SNR033, SNR035, SNR047, etc, etc, etc... SD has never been exclusively GS. SD can also be found in Credor and Presage.

Just bought my first Seiko knetick watch......pure love

Basically praising an almost identical but so much cheaper version of the watch I got yesterday, the Seiko SSK001 and this video is making me feel great! The biggest confirmation that my purchase was 10/10.

To me, the Spring Drive going down to Seiko echoes a common move of technology: becoming mainstream as manufacturing matures. Perhaps another few decades from now Spring Drive will be in most entry level Seikos, too. But I agree, it does feel a little weird.

@MuhammadKharismawan

2 жыл бұрын

I only want this to be happening when they have something better to replace it coming

@garybrown4671

2 жыл бұрын

@@MuhammadKharismawan good point.

@marcocarag103

2 жыл бұрын

@@SneekyRafiki Yeah I hear that -- Yoshikazu Akahane designed it back in 1977 while at Suwa. This was back when Seiko was more defined by its two semi-competing factories (both of which produced Grand Seiko), than by Grand vs. non-Grand. (A way more interesting period in my opinion, with King, Lords, Fives, and before that Seikomatics and Liners, and so many more doing cool things.) The first Spring Drive watches were limited edition hand winds for Seiko and Credor. First automatic was Grand -- but still before it was its own brand. It's funny; Grand Seiko since spinning off has actually really muted that history if you look at their site's history page. Grand wouldn't be anything I'd argue if not for King, Liner, and Lord. Look at the 60s chronometer era, for instance. It was all Seiko. Credit to the rebranding I guess that everyone thinks Spring Drive belongs to Grand, as if they were never part of a bigger family.

@marcocarag103

2 жыл бұрын

@@SneekyRafiki The more I think about it, the more actually I'm frustrated by this. As a vintage Seiko fan, the history is so much richer than what Grand Seiko has been since 2017. On the one hand, I'm really glad the rebranding apparently worked well in positioning Grand Seiko truly as a competitive luxury brand. On the other, I hate that it came at the muting of some history. How does their history page go back to the 60s with barely a mention of Suwa and Daini, and *no* mentions of King or Lord? 😡

@TheDorapapi321

2 жыл бұрын

of course spring drive will not go into low end, if you follow seiko prices even the slightest you willl find that price keeps increasing much like the mechanical watch industry in general

How many bottles of your bad wine can you put in one frame? Kevin O'Leary: Yes.

@guitar911rock

2 жыл бұрын

he needs to launder money somewhere

Awesome episode. Seiko is my gateway watch. I’ve had my Coutura SSC376 for probably just over 5 or 6 years but only really started to appreciate it as of a month ago since I would only wear an Apple Watch before. Mine isn’t a high end model by any means or even popular for that matter but I love the look and I’m looking forward to curating a collection now.

These two are a great pair. Both are very knowledgeable and I’m learning a lot !

I ignored Seiko when I started collecting and now after moving up the ladder I have discovered Seiko and they are so fun.

@cradd7108

2 жыл бұрын

Similar to me, although I don't own anything more expensive than $2k, I just bought a King Turtle and it has barely left my wrist since I got it.

@jimlittle5769

2 жыл бұрын

I've been collecting for awhile, have bought a few Omegas (still have two), a few Rolex (still have two) and a Grand Seiko amongst many others. I just bought my first Seiko a day or two ago. It's not a diver, but it is a limited edition piece and will likely be my last. I fought buying it, but I just kept thinking about the watch and finally pulled the trigger.

@shaunharn1998

2 жыл бұрын

I know Seiko is good quality and affordable but they just don’t have the prestige branding like most Japanese watches, but u can’t deny u can’t beat the Japanese for a well made affordable watch

Kevin and Teddy are great together, as always, and I’m a huge Seiko fan. Also - Kevin looks fantastic! I heard he’s doing IF. I’m inspired yet again by Mr. Wonderful!

Great discussion and choice of watches. Enjoy the interaction between Kevin and Teddy

The spring drive is spectacular. What a watch!

The Spring Drive is amazing, the way the third hand sweeps is Nuts.

Good to see you guys having friendly conversation. Great show teddy.

Love this collaboration, keep it coming, teddy

Seiko was a very popular watch brand years back as I was growing up in Samoa. A very good watch and I recently bought one from Michael Hill. I had to buy it, and I was shocked to come across Seiko, reminded me of my father.

That Alpinist is really a deal. I've got the exact one and really nice watch

@AlexMi77

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. One of the most interesting and appealing Seiko lines

@jakeh2049

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had the glacier alpinist stuck in my head ever since it came out, Kevin’s reaction here really confirming my feelings on it. Just so torn as a 1st watch sooo many choices and never handled one irl or worn on the wrist.. also kinda worried about breaking the seal and getting addicted haha

@AlexMi77

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakeh2049 don’t do it. Started 2 years ago and I bought already 4 increasingly expensive watches 😂

@Greg-qw7xl

2 жыл бұрын

Was looking at this watch and somehow an ArchieL video dissuaded me and ended up getting a Hamilton. Not that he would approve of that either.

I agree with Kevin. The SNR051 is the nicest sports piece I've seen in a very long time. They only made 130 pieces or so. It was limited in production but not numbered.

@ekimandersom4478

Жыл бұрын

It is allot better looking than their GS diver

@phantomphotography7392

3 ай бұрын

​@@ekimandersom4478💯

Thanks for the video guys!

I love hearing both your thoughts on the pieces!

More 👏 of 👏 these 👏

@TeddyBaldassarre

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Alex!

The first spring drive was a Seiko not Grand Seiko. Next to receive the spring drive movement was Credor (another Seiko brand). Five years after the introduction of spring drive Grand Seiko introduced a few models utilizing the spring drive movement. Personally I prefer the mechanical Grand Seiko over the spring drive. The investment-grade mechanical movement is what grand seiko is known for. Of course, I like them all and own many., Great video gents!!

@levedia

3 ай бұрын

@sonofpear the springdrive is mechanical. And for your info creddor is a higher end than grand seiko. They only make a few and ultra expensive.

Second time to watch this….I needed to see that Marine Master once again. The “spring drive” is nice too….but that maroon dial on the Marine Master is gorgeous to me.

Kevin looked like he was about to explode at the end when he couldnt interrupt Teddy's outro

I love Kevin and Teddy combo episodes

I actually love Kevin's interruptions because he loves

These are some great Watch alternatives I will be buying thank you for the putting this together!

I love the dynamic between you two!

You two have great chemistry! The ending was perfect. Keep it coming.

@milsub59

2 жыл бұрын

You are so easily pleased clown

Fantastic chemistry between you two! Team Kevin and Teddy, hitting it out of the park once again! Seiko is the greatest watch manufacture in the world!

@mrbun6691

Жыл бұрын

Bro what kevin just cut the other guy off i would rather watch this with no audio

Your as slippery as, and loving it. Much appreciate your attention and insight to the manufacturer of details.

I plan on getting dressier bands for my Seiko 5 SRPG31 - raised Arabic brushed numbers and dial elements, 24-hour numbers, luminous indexes/hour/minute/second hands, brushed steel case, 24 jewels, day/date with blue/red weekend, hacking, hand winding, and the color of the dial is just a a beautiful deep steel gray. Goes with everything! Seiko has style at every single price bracket

Kevin "it probably is pressed, but look at it" wowza 😂

I’ve always loved seikos. They don’t knock you over the head with the price and they look really nice

Nice words from Kevin regarding the Baby Alpinist. Some may frown upon me for not wanting the compass bezel and date cyclops, but is it lovely to wear on a 7" wrist.

I could be wrong but I recollect that in the early days the spring drive was avaible also on "normal" Seikos and not just GrandSeiko

Kevin appears more concerned about the dollar value and status of watches than the love of the watch itself. He'd rather pay more for the same watch with a Grand Seiko branding than get a spring drive at $1100. I'd be stoked to find a spring drive at $1100.

@sameepayinoor5232

2 жыл бұрын

He did say he loved the piece but I also agree with him since at that price point it can be an investment for some.

@elwhy69

2 жыл бұрын

@@sameepayinoor5232 tbh most watches aren’t good investments either way

@jb678901

2 жыл бұрын

@TheMilk Trafficker ...and availability of that technology into the entry-mid level car brands has not destroyed the price position & status of those same luxury car brands.

@shaunharn1998

2 жыл бұрын

@TheMilk Trafficker Kevin is rich & wears & owns a Seiko??😳

@topshelfdustin3300

2 жыл бұрын

@TheMilk Trafficker nah, this is seiko, technology goes up. That's why springdrive started with seiko...and they really never stopped making seiko's with spring drives. Seiko doesn't hide tech in their high end pieces. They put in better finishing and quality in their higher end pieces.

Very natural interaction between Mr. O'Leary and Mr. Baldassarre! I enjoy watching these videos.

@denisdaly1708

2 жыл бұрын

its not natural. Teddy bends over backwards to appease Kevin.

Good point there about the Seiko spring drive.

You guys are great together. I love your channel Teddy.

People forget the 9R spring drives are much better finished compared to the ones in Presage and LX. Plus SD was originally in Credor, so GS getting it would just be diluting Credor, no?

@beardymcbeardface69

2 жыл бұрын

The first SD was a Seiko and there have been very many Seiko's with SD's in them.

@topshelfdustin3300

2 жыл бұрын

@@beardymcbeardface69 finally someone who knows this!

@topshelfdustin3300

2 жыл бұрын

Whike Credor DOES have some really high end pieces, Grand Seiko is the more "premium" brand between the two, and as noted, spring drive started in seiko and sieko has had pieces with them off and on since. Also not mentioned in the video, the red dial uses a mechanical Grand Seiko movement, just not as well regulated or finished. Thus the 8 and not 9 in the movement number. If anything that would be more the more "controversial" element here.

The first Spring Drive watch was under the Seiko brand, SBWA001

I will watch all the videos of you two. They are fantastic.

Im starting to like Kevin more for each video. Great content. Chapeau!