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Grand Seiko SBGW258vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25838mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25872h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25830m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
SBGW258$26,000
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,000
$935

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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