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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9R31
L891.5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$2,600

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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.

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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