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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$38,000

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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