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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.2mm
37mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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