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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$84,000

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

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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