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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
SBGZ003
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Seiko NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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