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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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