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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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