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Maen Classic 36vsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Classic 36
MaenClassic 36
MSRP $639
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Classic 3636mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Classic 3640h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Classic 3650m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Classic 36$639
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639

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What people say

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Maen Classic 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Classic 36 for its salmon dial and clean moon phase, with its radial brushing also noted as a positive design element. One owner reports excellent quality, drawing from experience with a sibling model. A concern exists regarding the inability to try on microbrand watches before purchase to assess value. One owner experienced a non-functional watch upon arrival. Overall, owners value the Maen Classic 36 for its attractive dial and design elements, though a significant quality control issue was reported by one owner.

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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