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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition39.3mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition$1,050

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R31
6R35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$1,050

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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 Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition is widely praised for its spectacular, Kabuki-inspired gradient dials featuring a hemp leaf motif and gold-toned accents, with some owners finding the dial and finishing exquisite and superior to watches at higher price points. The bracelet is also noted as being better than entry-level offerings. However, the lume fades quickly, and movement accuracy can vary, with reported figures ranging from +20 seconds per day to losing 5-8 seconds per day. Some reviewers and owners find the price steep for the 6R35 movement, and the Hardlex crystal is considered a potential scratch risk compared to sapphire. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial and good finishing of the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series Sharp Edged Series Kabuki-inspired Limited Edition, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and crystal durability.

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