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Grand Seiko SBGH341vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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SBGH341
Grand SeikoSBGH341
MSRP $7,900
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34138mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34155h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
SBGH341100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
SBGH341$7,900
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$388

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH341

The Grand Seiko SBGH341 is noted for its vintage-friendly 38mm size and high-intensity titanium construction. Reviewers highlight its bezel-less design and textured light pink dial. The hi-beat automatic calibre 9S85 movement offers a claimed accuracy of +5 to -3 seconds per day. One concern raised is that the highly polished Zaratsu case finish may be prone to scratching. The titanium bracelet lacks micro-adjustment. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH341 for its refined 38mm sizing and lightweight titanium build.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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