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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsSpinnaker Croft

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Croft150m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
9.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Elemental

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$219

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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