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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsVaer Calendar Field

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.6mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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