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Phoibos VoyagervsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Voyager$299
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$84,000

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the 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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