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Grand Seiko SBGY011vsZelos Great White 43

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SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGY01140mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
SBGY01172h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
SBGY011100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
SBGY011$8,800
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R31
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,800
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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