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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsYema Flygraf Pilot

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Sellita SW200
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$990

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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.

Yema Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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