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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE34mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE72h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9R31
L899.5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$3,000

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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 MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing and legible dial, balancing classic and complex design elements, with many considering it a great value for its complications. Reviewers note the 40mm case feels well-balanced, and the Caliber L899 movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest the price point may be high relative to alternatives, and the 3 bar water resistance means it is not suitable for swimming, while the complete calendar requires manual adjustment for shorter months. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION MOONPHASE highly for its attractive dial and complications at its price point.

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