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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsYema Diver

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
Diver200m
MSRP
SBGD201
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$990

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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