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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsZelos Nova 37

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
ETA 7001
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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