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Rolex Land-DwellervsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Land-Dweller
RolexLand-Dweller
MSRP $49,400
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
What people say

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Rolex Land-Dweller

The Rolex Land-Dweller is lauded for its slim 9.6mm profile and comfortable wearability, with a newly designed Flat Jubilee bracelet noted for excellent finishing. Some owners find the dial design divisive, particularly the numerals at the "6" and "9" positions. The watch is priced at $14,900 for the 40mm steel model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Land-Dweller highly for its comfortable, slim case and refined bracelet finishing.

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.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Land-Dweller36mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Land-Dweller67h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Land-Dweller100m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Land-Dweller$49,400
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Integrated
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
18 kt Everose gold
Platinum
Finish
Platinum
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Arabic numerals
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
7135
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
36,000 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
67h
84h
Jewels
39
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$49,400
$84,000
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