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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGA427

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Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
MagretteMoana Pacific Waterman GMT
SBGA427
Grand SeikoSBGA427
MSRP $5,800
What people say

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Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT for its attractive, retro-inspired design and excellent value. The 42mm case size is noted as appealing for those who find larger watches uncomfortable. Some find the second hand style visually perplexing, and one owner dislikes the unidirectional bezel. Accuracy figures range from -5s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman GMT highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

Grand Seiko SBGA427

Grand Seiko SBGA427 owners widely praise its extensive Zaratsu polishing and the "hall of mirrors" effect created by its diamond-cut indexes, complemented by a subtle, reeded dial and a striking green seconds hand. The 39mm case is noted for its comfortable, tapered bracelet, and the 9R65 Spring Drive movement is visible through the caseback. Some owners report the highly polished Zaratsu finish is prone to scuffs and scratches, with one mentioning a scratch near 1 o'clock. The Grand Seiko SBGA427 sold for $3750. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA427 highly for its exceptional finishing and the unique visual appeal of its dial and indexes.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT42mm
SBGA42739mm
Power Reserve
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
SBGA42772h
Water Resistance
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT500m
SBGA427100m
MSRP
Moana Pacific Waterman GMT
SBGA427$5,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.7mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA Caliber 2893-2
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,800
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