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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
40.2mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Seiko NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$449

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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