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Grand Seiko SBGZ011vsStudio Underd0g The Gimlet

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SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000
The Gimlet
Studio Underd0gThe Gimlet
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ01140mm
The Gimlet39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ01184h
The Gimlet40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ01130m
The Gimlet
MSRP
SBGZ011$84,000
The Gimlet$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Type
Spring Drive
Manual
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$84,000
$1,000

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet

Studio Underd0g The Gimlet is praised for its playful, layered dial construction featuring a textured sapphire disc over a luminous base, creating depth and animation, and its comfortable 38mm case dimensions. Owners note its attractive dial color and combination, though some find the design too similar to other models and question the aesthetic of the visible dial screws. The watch utilizes a reliable, tactile Sellita SW210-1 manual-wind movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Studio Underd0g The Gimlet highly for its unique dial construction and comfortable wearability.

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