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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsStraton Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
StratonStraton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
MSRP $599

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
33mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9F51
Valjoux ETA7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

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