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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Seiko NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$388

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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