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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9R01
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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