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Henry Archer VesterhavvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.45mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$7,700

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

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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