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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Ronda 762
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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