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Grand Seiko SBGP007vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00740mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00740h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
SBGP007100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
SBGP007$3,900
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Gold
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

4 specs
Caliber
9F85
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$1,099

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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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