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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.6mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
6R5H
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$1,900
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