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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
9.6mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
SII NH36
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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