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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsSpinnaker Croft

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Croft150m
MSRP
SBGX359
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
33mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Elemental

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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