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Grand Seiko SBGK007vsVario Futurist

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SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGK00739mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
SBGK00772h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
SBGK00730m
Futurist100m
MSRP
SBGK007$7,300
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S63
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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