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Grand Seiko SBGJ249vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ24939.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ24955h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGJ24930m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGJ249$7,700
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
14.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$499

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

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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