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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$388

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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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