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Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)vsGrand Seiko STGF359

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Alliance 01 (Burgundy)
FearsAlliance 01 (Burgundy)
MSRP $4,180
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)40.5mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)10m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)$4,180
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
28.9mm
Thickness
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
35.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Burgundy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,180
$2,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Owners widely praise the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its rich burgundy dial, which is seen as versatile with other colors and gold tones, and its tasteful jumping hour complication. The 40.5mm cushion case is noted for its wearability and 100m water resistance, and the watch is appreciated for its special, limited UK collaboration story. Some owners consider the $4,000 price point for a Sellita movement with a 38-hour power reserve and 13mm thickness a downside, with general sentiment suggesting Fears watches can be overpriced and some finding the finishing rough for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its unique jumping hour complication and British story, despite price and finishing concerns.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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