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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsSpinnaker Hull

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
Hull100m
MSRP
SBGZ003
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
9.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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