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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
44.5mm
38mm
Thickness
14.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$428

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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