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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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