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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsTissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
TissotChemin des Tourelles Skeleton
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton39mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton80h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Blue, Transparent
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Powermatic 80
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$1,100

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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 Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton for its visually appealing skeletonized movement and fantastic dial for the price, noting its dual-contrast finished hands enhance legibility. The 39mm steel case is considered elegant and wearability is good for daily use, with one owner reporting accuracy within one second of atomic clock calibration after two days. The Powermatic 80 movement is reliable and offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its finishing is not considered high horology. Some community members flag resale value and legibility as potential concerns. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton highly for its visually striking skeletonized dial and reliable movement at its price point.

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