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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

Grand Seiko SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

From video reviewers

The watch's Spring Drive 9RB2 movement is praised for its Ultra Fine Accuracy of ±20 seconds per year. Reviewers noted the 37mm platinum case and the "Ice Forest" dial as key features. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.6mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Grand Seiko 9R02
Grand Seiko 9RB2
Power Reserve
84h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$39,000
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