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RZE AspirarevsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aspirare44mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Aspirare40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Aspirare200m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Aspirare$699
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
33mm
Thickness
13mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
Grade 5 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699

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What people say

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RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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