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Grand Seiko SBGX353vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35334mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35340h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGX35330m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGX353$4,100
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
38mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F61
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,100
$428

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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