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Grand Seiko SBGK007vsVaer Tactical Field

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SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGK00739mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
SBGK00772h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
SBGK00730m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
SBGK007$7,300
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11.6mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
36mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S63
Miyota 2035
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$199

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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