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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsAevig Thule sportswatch

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Thule sportswatch
AevigThule sportswatch
MSRP $593

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Thule sportswatch39mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Thule sportswatch41h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Thule sportswatch100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Thule sportswatch$593

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$593

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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.

Aevig Thule sportswatch

The Aevig Thule sportswatch is widely praised for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and comfortable wearability. Owners note the NH34 GMT movement's accurate regulation, often seeing 1-2 seconds fast per day, and appreciate the excellent anti-reflective coating, sapphire crystal, and quick-release bracelet. Some reviewers, however, express a desire for dressier styling and sharper case angles, with one owner pointing out potential irregularities on the skeletonized hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule sportswatch highly for its original design and value.

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