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Grand Seiko SBGP007vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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SBGP007
Grand SeikoSBGP007
MSRP $3,900
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00740mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00740h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
SBGP007100m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
SBGP007$3,900
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.7mm
Material
Gold
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$325

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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.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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