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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsZelos Spearfish 3

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
10.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
40mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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