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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
2R05
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$575

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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