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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsSternglas Sedius

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Sedius
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Sedius50m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.6mm
8mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9F85
TMI VH31
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$301

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

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