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Baltic Hermétique SummervsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hermétique Summer37mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Hermétique Summer42h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Hermétique Summer150m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Hermétique Summer$594
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9R02
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$594

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What people say

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Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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