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Sternglas BerlinvsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Berlin
SternglasBerlin
MSRP $258
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Berlin38mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Berlin
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Berlin50m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Berlin$258
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
9R01
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
192h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258

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What people say

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Sternglas Berlin

The Sternglas Berlin is praised for its stylish Art Deco-inspired design and slim 38mm case, offering good value at $270 for newcomers to watches. One reviewer notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, but flags the included leather strap as squeaky and suggests an alternative. Overall, owners find the Sternglas Berlin a satisfying purchase for its aesthetic and price point.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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