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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
34mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gray
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
9S66
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$5,400

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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