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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
42mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9R31
Swissmatic
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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