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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsGrand Seiko SBGW281

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
SBGW28137.3mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
SBGW28172h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
SBGW28130m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
SBGW281$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37.3mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$4,900

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

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