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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGX355

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
SBGX35537mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
SBGX355
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
SBGX355100m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
15mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$4,100
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