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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsVaer Atlas

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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