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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsVaer Atlas

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.2mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$699

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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