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Grand Seiko SBGW258vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25838mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25872h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25830m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
SBGW258$26,000
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
38mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,000
$328

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW258

The Grand Seiko SBGW258 is a yellow gold dress watch featuring a 38mm case and a manual-wind caliber 9S64 movement with a 72-hour power reserve, rated for accuracy to +5/-3 seconds per day. It includes a raised gold logo on the dial and comes with a brown leather strap. On balance, reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGW258 as a classic, precious metal timepiece representing fine watchmaking tradition.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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