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Grand Seiko SBGN027vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGN02739mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGN02740h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGN027200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGN027$3,700
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F86
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$428

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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