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Phoibos VoyagervsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Voyager$299
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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