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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
10.6mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.5mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$335

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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