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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsVaer Calendar Field

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
36mm
Thickness
14.4mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$189

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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