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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Union Terminal Mechanical
Cincinnati Watch CompanyUnion Terminal Mechanical
MSRP $650

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Union Terminal Mechanical38mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Union Terminal Mechanical
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Union Terminal Mechanical30m
MSRP
SBGX359
Union Terminal Mechanical$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
33mm
38mm
Thickness
9.1mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
0mm
Lug Width
15mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Multiple
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9F51
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical for its striking design and historical significance, particularly for Cincinnati natives. One owner highlights its suitability as a dress watch, finding it wears well on a leather strap. The watch is noted for its colors and design inspired by the Union Terminal clock, with a portion of sales supporting the landmark. At just over $350, it is considered a good value despite not featuring a high-end movement, strap, or crystal. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical highly for its unique design and local historical connection at an accessible price point.

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