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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsGrand Seiko SBGX353

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
SBGX353
Grand SeikoSBGX353
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
SBGX35334mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
SBGX35340h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
SBGX35330m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
SBGX353$4,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
34mm
Thickness
8.4mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
9F61
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$4,100

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Grand Seiko SBGX353

The Grand Seiko SBGX353 is widely praised for its mesmerizing "Skyflake" textured blue dial, considered by owners to be "perfect art." Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's elegant 34mm case size and the advanced 9F61 quartz movement, noting its exceptional ±10 seconds per year accuracy and precise second-hand alignment. Some owners find the dial's aesthetic appeal slightly diminished when worn compared to other options, and one owner replaced the quick-release buckle for a Hirsch clasp. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX353 highly for its exquisite dial finishing and the precision of its quartz movement at its price point.

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