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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
8L35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$3,300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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