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Grand Seiko SBGH341vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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SBGH341
Grand SeikoSBGH341
MSRP $7,900
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34138mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34155h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
SBGH341100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
SBGH341$7,900
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,900
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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