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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGA427

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SBGA427
Grand SeikoSBGA427
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SBGA42739mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SBGA42772h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SBGA427100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SBGA427$5,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.25mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9R65
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$5,800

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Grand Seiko SBGA427

Grand Seiko SBGA427 owners widely praise its extensive Zaratsu polishing and the "hall of mirrors" effect created by its diamond-cut indexes, complemented by a subtle, reeded dial and a striking green seconds hand. The 39mm case is noted for its comfortable, tapered bracelet, and the 9R65 Spring Drive movement is visible through the caseback. Some owners report the highly polished Zaratsu finish is prone to scuffs and scratches, with one mentioning a scratch near 1 o'clock. The Grand Seiko SBGA427 sold for $3750. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA427 highly for its exceptional finishing and the unique visual appeal of its dial and indexes.

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