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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsGrand Seiko SBGE307

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
SBGE307
Grand SeikoSBGE307
MSRP $11,500

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
SBGE30744.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
SBGE30772h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
SBGE307200m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
SBGE307$11,500

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Thickness
14.3mm
14.9mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9R65
9R66

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$11,500

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

Grand Seiko SBGE307

The Grand Seiko SBGE307 is praised for its unique "lion's mane" textured ivory dial and angular, modern titanium case featuring Zaratsu polishing. Reviewers highlight the aggressive, claw-shaped lugs and the contrasting hairline finishing, as well as the brownish-red GMT hand as a notable accent. The watch is powered by the 9R66 Spring Drive movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy rated at +/- 15 seconds per month by one source, and +/- 1 second per day by another. It is priced at $10,700 USD and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, reviewers find the Grand Seiko SBGE307 to be a striking timepiece distinguished by its textured dial and sharp case finishing.

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