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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Straton Daily Driver MKII
StratonStraton Daily Driver MKII
MSRP $299
What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9F82
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$299
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