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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 $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
4R57
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$595

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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 visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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