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Orient Symphony IVvsGrand Seiko SBGR299

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What people say

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Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Symphony IV41.6mm
SBGR29942mm
Power Reserve
Symphony IV40h
SBGR29972h
Water Resistance
Symphony IV50m
SBGR299100m
MSRP
Symphony IV$325
SBGR299$4,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.6mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
9S61
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
22
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$4,300
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