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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Grand Seiko SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$8,800
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