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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSeiko Alpinist

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
6R35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$750

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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