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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
DOLCEVITA32mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
DOLCEVITA$4,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
32mm
Thickness
10.6mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
32mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
9F85
L178.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$4,000

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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 DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita's finishing, noting the beautiful dial and case polish, with some considering it better value than alternatives. One owner finds the steel strap models unattractive and flags the crown and date window as problematic. The Longines DolceVita X YVY collaboration is noted as a quartz fashion watch with a unique equestrian design and interchangeable straps, priced at $1,600. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, particularly its dial design.

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