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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsWilliam Wood Fire Watch

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Fire Watch
William WoodFire Watch
MSRP $995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Fire Watch41mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Fire Watch40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Fire Watch100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Fire Watch$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$995

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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.

William Wood Fire Watch

William Wood Fire Watch owners praise its conversational value and attractive design, noting its fun graphics and comfortable straps. Reviewers highlight the unique British fire exit sign inspiration and playful details. However, the small day and date indicators are difficult to read, and one owner points out that the day wheel windows do not align to show seven days. The William Wood Fire Watch is priced at $1,903 USD and uses a Sellita SW220 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the William Wood Fire Watch highly for its unique design and conversational appeal at its price point.

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