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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$315

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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 Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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