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Grand Seiko SBGW291vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGW291
Grand SeikoSBGW291
MSRP $5,300
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW29136.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGW29172h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGW291100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGW291$5,300
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
37mm
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.7mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Miyota 82s5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,300
$499

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW291

The Grand Seiko SBGW291 is praised for its charming 36.5mm size and a silver sunburst dial with sharply chamfered indices and dauphine hands. Reviewers note the hallmark Zaratsu polished surfaces and the hand-wound 9S64 movement, which provides accuracy between -3 to +5 seconds per day and a three-day power reserve. The case wears wonderfully on smaller wrists. However, its €5,200 price is considered high by one reviewer, especially without a steel bracelet, suggesting vintage options might be more appealing. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGW291 a valid option for a simpler, smaller Grand Seiko experience, with its wearability and finishing being key strengths.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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