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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
L888.5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$3,200

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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 LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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