Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

At MSRP the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) is the cheaper of the two at $2,625, against $3,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGP007 — a $1,275 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 is rated to 100m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) runs a automatic caliber (La Joux-Perret G101), while the Grand Seiko SBGP007 runs a quartz (9F85).

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

Grand Seiko SBGP007

sbgp007g

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

SBGP00740mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

SBGP00740h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

SBGP007100m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

9F85

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$3,900

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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