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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
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
9R66
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$428

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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.

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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