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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
WolbrookOutrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
MSRP $215

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3838mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3840h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38120m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38$215

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.2mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
120m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Seiko VH60
Type
Spring Drive
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$215

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 for its excellent finishing, attractive design, and smooth 4-tick-per-second mecaquartz movement. The bright and long-lasting lume, easy-to-use crown, 38mm case with 20mm drilled lugs, and 120m water resistance are also noted positively. The Hesalite box crystal and beads of rice bracelet contribute to its vintage feel, powered by a Seiko VH60 mecaquartz movement. Some owners find the 38mm size too small for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 highly for its finishing and vintage aesthetic at the price.

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