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Grand Seiko STGF359vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
STGF35928.9mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
STGF359
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
STGF359100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
STGF359$2,600
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
28.9mm
30mm
Thickness
8.7mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
35.4mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
4J52
6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$350
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