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Grand Seiko SBGD201vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGD20143mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGD201192h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGD201100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGD201
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
43mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
192h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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