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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
33mm
42mm
Thickness
9.1mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
15mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9F51
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,099

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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