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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsVaer Atlas

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Miyota 9015
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$699

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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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