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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsVaer Field

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Field40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Field100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$329

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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 Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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