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Grand Seiko SBGK007vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGK00739mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SBGK00772h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGK00730m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SBGK007$7,300
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S63
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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