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Fears Archival 1930vsGrand Seiko SBGA385

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Archival 1930
FearsArchival 1930
MSRP $3,863
SBGA385
Grand SeikoSBGA385
MSRP $53,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Archival 193040mm
SBGA38540mm
Power Reserve
Archival 193040h
SBGA38572h
Water Resistance
Archival 193030m
SBGA385100m
MSRP
Archival 1930$3,863
SBGA385$53,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
8.54mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2360
9R15
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,863
$53,000

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