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Henry Archer TidslinjevsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$7,700

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

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