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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsVario Futurist

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Miyota 9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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