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Aigi Watches The Banzai WatchvsGrand Seiko SBGE253

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The Banzai Watch
Aigi WatchesThe Banzai Watch
MSRP $1,098
SBGE253
Grand SeikoSBGE253
MSRP $6,900
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Banzai Watch40mm
SBGE25340.5mm
Power Reserve
The Banzai Watch40h
SBGE25372h
Water Resistance
The Banzai Watch200m
SBGE253200m
MSRP
The Banzai Watch$1,098
SBGE253$6,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
—
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.7mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,098
$6,900
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