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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
9R31
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$8,800

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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.

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