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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsLongines MINI DOLCEVITA

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
MINI DOLCEVITA
LonginesMINI DOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,300

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
MINI DOLCEVITA29mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
MINI DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
MINI DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
MINI DOLCEVITA$4,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
29mm
Thickness
10.6mm
6.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9F85
L178.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$4,300

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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 MINI DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA's timeless styling and comfortable, unique strap design, with one reviewer calling it a versatile "Little Black Dress" watch. Some owners find the bracelet option potentially trendy and suggest the leather versions offer more enduring style. One owner notes the watch wears looser than expected, requiring a looser fit than on their own wrist. Overall, owners rate the Longines MINI DOLCEVITA highly for its elegant design and comfortable, distinctive strap at its price point.

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