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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsVario Futurist

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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