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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,400

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
24mm
Thickness
10.6mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow PVD coating
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9F85
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$1,400

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its slim, elegant, and gorgeous design, with many finding the bracelets comfortable for daily wear. The quartz models are highlighted for grab-and-go convenience and reliability, while the automatic versions are noted as finely finished dress pieces. The watch is considered a good value, with automatic models available grey market for under $1000. Some owners mention the styling might not appeal to everyone, and one owner's partner's burgundy model has held up well over two years. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant styling and value proposition.

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