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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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What people say

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Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
C125
9S86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$7,700
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