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HELM MiyakovsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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What people say

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Miyako40mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Miyako42h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Miyako200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Miyako$375
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-Domed
Dial Color
Gray
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$11,100
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