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Sinn 358 DIAPALvsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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358 DIAPAL
Sinn358 DIAPAL
MSRP $4,255
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
358 DIAPAL42mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
358 DIAPAL48h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
358 DIAPAL100m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
358 DIAPAL$4,255
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
15mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
LJP L100
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,255
$11,100

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What people say

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Sinn 358 DIAPAL

The Sinn 358 DIAPAL is widely praised as a handsome, unfussy tool watch with excellent legibility and solid construction, featuring a reliable and exact second timezone complication. Owners and reviewers highlight its DIAPAL oil-free escapement and Ar-Dehumidifying technology for contributing to its accuracy, and note the 42mm brushed stainless steel case is well-sized. One reviewer flags the skeletonized GMT hand as sometimes lacking legibility. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 358 DIAPAL highly for its robust build and practical travel watch functionality.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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