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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$370

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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