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Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)vsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Alliance 01 (Burgundy)
FearsAlliance 01 (Burgundy)
MSRP $4,180
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)40.5mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)10m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Alliance 01 (Burgundy)$4,180
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Burgundy
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,180
$6,100

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What people say

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Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy)

Owners widely praise the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its rich burgundy dial, which is seen as versatile with other colors and gold tones, and its tasteful jumping hour complication. The 40.5mm cushion case is noted for its wearability and 100m water resistance, and the watch is appreciated for its special, limited UK collaboration story. Some owners consider the $4,000 price point for a Sellita movement with a 38-hour power reserve and 13mm thickness a downside, with general sentiment suggesting Fears watches can be overpriced and some finding the finishing rough for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Fears Alliance 01 (Burgundy) for its unique jumping hour complication and British story, despite price and finishing concerns.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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