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Dan Henry 1970vsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
197040h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
1970200m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
1970$310
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
14.8mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$84,000

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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.

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