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Grand Seiko SBGY007vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGY007
Grand SeikoSBGY007
MSRP $8,900
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY00738.5mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGY00772h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGY00730m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGY007$8,900
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38.5mm
44mm
Thickness
10.2mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$559

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGY007

Grand Seiko SBGY007 owners and reviewers widely praise its stunning, textured blue dial, inspired by frozen Lake Suwa, and its clean, time-only aesthetic. The watch is lauded for its impeccable finishing, including high polish and Zaratsu polishing, and its classic, thin 38.5mm stainless steel dress case. The hand-wound Spring Drive Caliber 9R31 movement is noted for its accuracy, rated to ±1 second per day, and a 72-hour power reserve, with its power reserve indicator discreetly placed on the case back. While some reviewers suggest room for improvement in Grand Seiko's pricing structure, the $8,300 USD price is seen by others as a relatively affordable entry into the brand's high-end offerings. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGY007 is highly regarded for its exceptional dial artistry and refined finishing at its price point.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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