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Grand Seiko SBGR299vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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SBGR299
Grand SeikoSBGR299
MSRP $4,300
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR29942mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
SBGR29972h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
SBGR299100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
SBGR299$4,300
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S61
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,300
$428

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR299

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGR299 for its striking blue second hand, silver rhodium dial, no-date design, and the impressive 72-hour power reserve, noting its excellent value. The watch's high polish finishing is frequently described as outstanding, akin to a polished samurai sword. Some owners express concern over legibility due to silver hands on a silver dial, though this is not a universal sentiment. One owner reported accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another found the 42mm case size wearable. The pre-owned price is noted around $3,399.00. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR299 highly for its exceptional finishing and distinctive design elements at its price point.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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