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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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