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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
MASTER COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
MASTER COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
MASTER COLLECTION$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
29mm
Thickness
10.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
34.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
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
$2,350

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing and value, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and blued hands. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, and the classical design is noted as versatile. Some owners report the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment options for a precise fit, and one owner experienced a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring service. The Master Collection Annual Calendar has 30m water resistance, considered light by one reviewer. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its exceptional value and refined finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch has a strong wrist presence and comfort. The movement accuracy is also a notable feature, delivering luxury value at its price point.

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