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Lorier Astra Cosmic BluevsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Astra Cosmic Blue
LorierAstra Cosmic Blue
MSRP $499
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astra Cosmic Blue36mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Astra Cosmic Blue40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Astra Cosmic Blue50m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Astra Cosmic Blue$499
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499

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What people say

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Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue

Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue for its beautiful, vintage 1960s aesthetic and comfortable 36mm size, fitting well even after initial adjustment. Some community members appreciate its clean lines and attractive design, though a few wish for more variation in the brand's case and bracelet designs across its models. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra Cosmic Blue highly for its stunning, dressy vintage appeal and wearability.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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