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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGD201
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
13.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
48mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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