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Rolex Yacht-MastervsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Yacht-Master
RolexYacht-Master
MSRP $32,500
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Rolex Yacht-Master

Owners widely praise the Rolex Yacht-Master 37 for its elegant and classy design, comfortable fit, and dressier appeal, with many finding it beautiful and a great summer watch. Specific praise is given to the rhodium dial, blue second hand, and Rolesium construction. However, some find the grey dial unappealing, and its smaller dial aperture can make time-telling more difficult. Owners are split on its suitability for men's wrists, with some considering the 37mm size too small. The Rolex Yacht-Master is also seen as the dressiest of Rolex's professional watches by some, while others consider it sporty-only. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Yacht-Master highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Yacht-Master37mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Yacht-Master55h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Yacht-Master100m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Yacht-Master$32,500
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
18 kt Everose gold
Platinum
Finish
Everose Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and Everose gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Index
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
55h
84h
Jewels
31
25
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$32,500
$84,000
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