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Grand Seiko SBGR299vsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR29942mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
SBGR29972h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
SBGR299100m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
SBGR299$4,300
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S61
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,300
$349

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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