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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

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
$11,100
$449

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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.

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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