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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
SBGD201
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
13.2mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
52mm
Material
Platinum
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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