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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsLongines EVIDENZA

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
EVIDENZA
LonginesEVIDENZA
MSRP $8,150

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
EVIDENZA30.6mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
EVIDENZA45h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
EVIDENZA30m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
30.6mm
Thickness
10.5mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9R31
L592.5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$8,150

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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.

Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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