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Grand Seiko SBGP015vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP01540mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
SBGP01540h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
SBGP015200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
SBGP015$3,800
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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