Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPECvsGrand Seiko SBGV245
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Measurements
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Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC
SBGV245
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.1mm
lowest
Thickness
12.2mm
11.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$369
lowest
$3,000
Movement
Miyota 82S0
Grand Seiko 9F82
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC is widely praised as a durable, versatile daily beater with a classic military diver aesthetic. Owners appreciate its functional, legible, and confident design, with some noting its light weight and comfortable wearability on a 40mm case. The watch features a sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, and its strong lume is a noted positive for demanding use. Some find the watch's aesthetic flat or dull in pictures, and one owner expressed a desire for a date complication. Overall, owners rate the Redwood Watches Tactical v3 - MIL-SPEC highly for its rugged build and heritage-inspired design at the price.
Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGV245 for its angular case with mixed polishing and brushing, faceted indices, sharp dauphine hands, and matte dial, noting its exceptional case, hand, and index finishing. The watch is celebrated as a refined, set-it-and-forget-it timepiece with technical innovation, quality, precision, and carefree maintenance, featuring Lumibrite and a screw-down crown. Some owners find its Zaratsu polished surfaces and sharp bezel prone to dings and scratches, and one notes the second hand does not perfectly align with the markers. This JDM-exclusive Grand Seiko SBGV245 is rarely for sale and commands a high price when it appears on the resale market. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV245 highly for its exceptional finishing and tool-watch appeal at a competitive price point.
The 9F Quartz movement is a high-precision quartz movement with a 50-year lifespan. The watch's exceptional finishing is another level, with reviewers praising its high-quality craftsmanship. The watch's lug width of 20mm might be a drawback for those with smaller wrists or limited strap options, and the lume brightness is somewhat lacking.
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