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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsWilliam Wood Fearless

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
Fearless100m
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
39mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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