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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsZelos Thresher 44

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$549

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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 Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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