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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$1,850

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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