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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $5,700

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
DOLCEVITA27mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
DOLCEVITA40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
DOLCEVITA$5,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
27mm
Thickness
10.6mm
5.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
27mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9F85
L963.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$5,700

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its exceptional value, with some finding its dial superior to significantly more expensive alternatives. Reviewers highlight its commendable, bold aesthetic statement, particularly in collaborative editions featuring unique design elements and opaline dials. However, a recurring criticism from owners is the crown, described as "comically bad" and "sucks" for winding and setting, with one owner also deeming the date window "useless." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its striking design and value proposition, despite noted issues with the crown functionality.

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