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Grand Seiko SBGW281vsVertigo Watches Diver Three

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SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900
Diver Three
Vertigo WatchesDiver Three
MSRP $429
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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW28137.3mm
Diver Three40mm
Power Reserve
SBGW28172h
Diver Three—
Water Resistance
SBGW28130m
Diver Three300m
MSRP
SBGW281$4,900
Diver Three$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
—
Diameter
37.3mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
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Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
—

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
—
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