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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
SugessSeestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT35h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT10m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
10.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
10m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
Tritium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R31
Seiko NH34
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
72h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$299

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What people say

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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.

Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT for its 39mm sizing, 12mm thinness, and light yet solid feel, with many appreciating its legibility due to the matte dial, clear crystal, and strong lume, though one owner flags the lume as a weak point. The case finishing is considered excellent, and the blue dial and satin finish are favorably compared to alternatives. Some owners report issues with a loose bezel, with others finding it improved after tuning, and one owner notes the seconds hand is too short. The bracelet clasp lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and screw pins are difficult to remove. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern Heritage S436-2 BB GMT highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at the price.

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