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Grand Seiko SBGP007vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00740mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00740h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGP007100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SBGP007$3,900
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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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