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Grand Seiko SBGE285vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE28541mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGE28572h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGE285100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGE285$8,900
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$499

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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