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Sternglas Marus 2.0vsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus 2.041mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
Marus 2.041h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
Marus 2.0200m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
Marus 2.0$593
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$593
$6,900

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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