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Grand Seiko SBGH347vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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SBGH347
Grand SeikoSBGH347
MSRP $7,300
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34737mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34755h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGH347100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
SBGH347$7,300
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
41mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$218

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH347

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 is lauded for its refined 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case, impressive Zaratsu polishing, and classy ice-blue dial inspired by frozen waterfalls. Its Hi-Beat 9S85 movement is a significant draw, and the framed date window is preferred over a cyclops. Reviewers note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment or a quick-change system, and some wished the 13.3mm thickness was slightly thinner on the compact case. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH347 for its elevated finish and value, with the Hi-Beat movement being a significant draw.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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