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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsTissot Classic Dream

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

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

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

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

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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