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Grand Seiko SBGZ003vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGZ00338.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGZ00384h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGZ00330m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGZ003
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.5mm
37mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Platinum
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R02
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
84h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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