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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
33mm
40mm
Thickness
9.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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