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Maen Manhattan 40vsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Manhattan 40
MaenManhattan 40
MSRP $799
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 4040h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
33mm
Thickness
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
Lug Width
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799

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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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