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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
SBGX359
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
SBGX359
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
33mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
15mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9F51
9R02
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
0h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
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