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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsGrand Seiko SBGR321

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
SBGR321
Grand SeikoSBGR321
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
SBGR32140mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
SBGR32172h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
SBGR321100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
SBGR321$5,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
9S65
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$5,200

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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 SBGR321

Grand Seiko SBGR321 owners and reviewers widely praise its attractive design, compelling dimensions, and robust movement. The watch features sharp case lines with contrasting brushing and polishing, a 40mm steel case that provides presence without bulk, and 100m water resistance. Its sunburst blue dial, inspired by the dawn sky over Mount Iwate, showcases Grand Seiko's signature finishing on applied markers and hands, with a red-tipped seconds hand. The 9S65 automatic movement is noted for its precision, running within specifications, with one source reporting a +5 to -3 seconds a day rate and a 3-day power reserve. A blue rotor with a crimson rim, also inspired by Mount Iwate, is visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGR321 highly for its exceptional finishing and compelling blue dial design at its price point.

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