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Maen Manhattan 40vsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$6,800

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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