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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsZelos Spearfish GMT

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
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
Frost

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$999

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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 GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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