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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsGrand Seiko STGK031

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What people say

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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 STGK031

Grand Seiko STGK031 owners widely praise its subtle, light pink dial that shifts to appear white or silver depending on lighting, its refined 30mm case size, and its simple elegance. Some find the 30mm sizing perfect for wearability, with one owner noting it is ideal for those who find 38mm watches too large. The Zaratsu polishing is also a noted strength. However, the Calibre 9S27 movement has a 50-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +8 to -3 seconds per day, which some consider modest for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko STGK031 highly for its versatile dial and refined 30mm case.

From video reviewers

The 50-hour power reserve of the Calibre 9S27 movement is a shared strength. The 36mm lug-to-lug measurement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the premium feel of the polished stainless steel case and bracelet compared to Zaratsu polishing.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
STGK03130mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
STGK03150h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
STGK031100m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
STGK031$6,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
30mm
Thickness
9.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
36.2mm
Finish
Polished
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
9S27
Power Reserve
38h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$6,600
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