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Sternglas KantonvsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Kanton$971
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
84h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$84,000

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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