Robot Watches APLOSvsGrand Seiko SBGY011
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
APLOS
SBGY011
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.2mm
Thickness
10.3mm
lowest
10.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
65h
72h
highest
MSRP
n/a
$8,800
Movement
La Joux-Perret G100
Grand Seiko 9R31
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Robot Watches APLOS features a slim La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement and a 39mm case, with extensive customization options available. One owner notes irreparable pressure damage on the LCD screen. On balance, owners and reviewers find Robot Watches APLOS to be a modern dressier piece, with customization being a key draw.
Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGY011 for its stunning, subtly textured white dial inspired by daybreak, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is also a significant draw, with one owner noting its appeal. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel 44GS case and a 72-hour power reserve with an accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGY011 highly for its captivating dial and the refined Spring Drive movement.
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