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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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