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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9S61
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$4,300

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

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