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Grand Seiko SBGH341vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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SBGH341
Grand SeikoSBGH341
MSRP $7,900
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34138mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34155h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGH341100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
SBGH341$7,900
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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