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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGD202

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SBGD202
Grand SeikoSBGD202

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SBGD20243mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SBGD202192h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SBGD202100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SBGD202

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Gold
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
9R01
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875

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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 SBGD202

The Grand Seiko SBGD202 is widely lauded for its mesmerizing "Starlight" or "stardust" dial, achieved through a new plating and painting technique, and its exceptional craftsmanship, which reviewers compare favorably to high-end Swiss and German brands. The manual-wind Caliber 9R01 Spring Drive movement offers an 8-day power reserve and impressive accuracy up to 0.5 seconds per day, with an independent hour hand setting. However, some owners find the movement finishing on the display back to be plain. The SBGD202 is priced at 52,800 Euros. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGD202 is a highly beautiful three-hand watch, with its dial and movement accuracy being the primary reasons for its acclaim.

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