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Grand Seiko SBGH349vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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SBGH349
Grand SeikoSBGH349
MSRP $7,800
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH34940mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
SBGH34955h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
SBGH349100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
SBGH349$7,800
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S85
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,800
$1,099

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH349

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 "Icefall" is widely praised for its stunning, deeply finished light blue dial, sharp case lines, and lightweight 40mm titanium construction. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its understated, over-engineered finishing and practical yet obsessive build, making it suitable for daily wear and special occasions. The 13mm thickness is noted to work well with the 40mm case size, softened by the titanium material. The watch houses the automatic hi-beat 9S85 movement, offering a 55-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m, with accuracy rated at +5 to -3 seconds per day. One reviewer notes that while the five-row bracelet is visually impressive, its clasp lacks micro-adjustability. The Grand Seiko SBGH349 is priced at $7,400 or €8,000. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH349 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable, lightweight titanium build.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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