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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
LonginesFLAGSHIP HERITAGE
MSRP $2,150

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m
MSRP
SBGZ003
FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
9.8mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
9R02
L615.3
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
84h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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