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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsSeiko Prospex LX line

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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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Prospex LX line200m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Prospex LX line$5,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
44.8mm
Thickness
14.3mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
50.9mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9R65
5R66
Jewels
0
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$5,500
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