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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
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.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$265
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