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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$388

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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.

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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