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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsVaer Atlas

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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