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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.7mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$325

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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