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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsSeiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
SeikoAstron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition
MSRP $2,600
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 Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition

The Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition is widely praised for its advanced GPS time and date adjustment capabilities, powered by light to eliminate battery changes. Owners and reviewers highlight its impressive accuracy and the convenience of automatic time zone updates, with some specifically commending the wearability of the 39mm size and its clean, simple design. However, reception of the GPS signal requires an unobstructed view of the sky, and manual time zone adjustments are necessary for Daylight Saving Time on some variants. One owner notes a slight imperfection in chapter ring alignment on the 39mm model. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition highly for its satellite-powered timekeeping and improved wearability in the 39mm configuration.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Astron GPS Solar 2025 Limited Edition$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$2,600
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