Jorg Gray Watches JG8500vsWayforth Voyager Ref.
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Measurements
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JG8500
Voyager Ref.
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
n/a
$376
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VK64
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 is recognized as an affordable timepiece that saw increased attention after being presented to President Obama. One owner notes that a variant, the JG6500-44, is considered a better value due to its Swiss quartz movement and sapphire crystal, upgrades over other models' Miyota movements and mineral crystals. Overall, owners view the Jorg Gray Watches JG8500 as a popular, inexpensive watch with some variants offering enhanced specifications.
Owners widely praise the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 for its excellent build quality, thoughtful design, and top-tier customer service, with some calling it a sleeper hit. The 41mm quartz chronograph is noted for its great fit and finish, and the white subdials and track on the black and gold variant are considered a nice touch that lightens its appearance. Overall, owners rate the Wayforth Voyager Ref. V1.01 highly for its build quality and design at the price point.
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