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Grand Seiko SBGW258vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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SBGW258
Grand SeikoSBGW258
MSRP $26,000
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25838mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25872h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25830m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
SBGW258$26,000
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,000
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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