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Sternglas KantonvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$3,100

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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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