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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
9S66
Power Reserve
65h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$5,400

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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