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Grand Seiko SBGX359vsVaer Atlas

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SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX35933mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGX35940h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGX359100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGX359
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
33mm
38mm
Thickness
9.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
39.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F51
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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