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Dan Henry 1975vsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
197540h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
1975150m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
1975$310
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$8,800

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

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