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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$445

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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 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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