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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Zürich date50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.8mm
Thickness
10.5mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
DUW 5101
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$5,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

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