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Grand Seiko SBGH349vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGH349
Grand SeikoSBGH349
MSRP $7,800
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34940mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34955h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGH349100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGH349$7,800
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
$499

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH349

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 "Icefall" is widely praised for its stunning, deeply finished light blue dial, sharp case lines, and lightweight 40mm titanium construction. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its understated, over-engineered finishing and practical yet obsessive build, making it suitable for daily wear and special occasions. The 13mm thickness is noted to work well with the 40mm case size, softened by the titanium material. The watch houses the automatic hi-beat 9S85 movement, offering a 55-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, with accuracy rated at +5 to -3 seconds per day. One reviewer notes that while the five-row bracelet is visually impressive, its clasp lacks micro-adjustability. The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is priced at $7,400 or €8,000. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH349 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

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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