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Grand Seiko SBGA211vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT

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SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900
Field III GMT
Gruppo GammaField III GMT
MSRP $459

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA21141mm
Field III GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGA21172h
Field III GMT41h
Water Resistance
SBGA211100m
Field III GMT200m
MSRP
SBGA211$6,900
Field III GMT$459

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R65
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$459

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT

Owners praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT for its look and value, with specific mentions of its sandwich dial and comfortable OEM straps. One owner notes incredible quality for the price across their Gruppo Gamma watches. The watch features a 40mm brushed stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH34A movement with a 41-hour power reserve and stated accuracy of -20~+40 s/day. Some find the lack of a date window a drawback for a GMT, and question its differentiation from other NH34-powered watches. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT to be a good value with quality construction for its price point.

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