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Sartory Billard SB05vsGrand Seiko SBGW291

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SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SB0538.5mm
SBGW29136.5mm
Power Reserve
SB0590h
SBGW29172h
Water Resistance
SB0550m
SBGW291100m
MSRP
SB05
SBGW291$5,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
36.5mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
42.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Sapphire
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
LJP Cal. 7380
9S64
Power Reserve
90h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300

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What people say

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Sartory Billard SB05

The dial's Maki-e Raden and aventurine combination is a standout feature. The 38.5mm case size and slim profile are noted for comfort.

Grand Seiko SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

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