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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
SLGB003
Grand SeikoSLGB003
MSRP $11,400

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9R31
9RB2

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$11,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

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