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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsTissot Chrono L

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475
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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
13 1/4'''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$475
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