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Grand Seiko SBGP015vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP01540mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SBGP01540h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
SBGP015200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
SBGP015$3,800
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
12.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$388

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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