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Sternglas KantonvsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Kanton$971
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
38h
84h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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