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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.35mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Maroon
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$84,000

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What people say

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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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