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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
33mm
36mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F51

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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