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Henry Archer TidevandvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidevand40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Tidevand40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Tidevand200m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Tidevand$5,299
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.65mm
10.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,299
$3,100

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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