Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko STGF359 or the Vaer Atlas?

At MSRP the Vaer Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $2,600 for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a $1,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko STGF359 or the Vaer Atlas?

The Vaer Atlas wears larger at 38mm versus 28.9mm for the Grand Seiko STGF359 — a 9.1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Grand Seiko STGF359 run compared to the Vaer Atlas?

The Grand Seiko STGF359 runs a quartz caliber (4J52), while the Vaer Atlas runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

Side by side

Grand Seiko STGF359vsVaer Atlas

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

Grand Seiko STGF359

stgf359g

MSRP $2,600

Vaer Atlas

a5-atlas-cream-auto-38mm-usa

MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

STGF35928.9mm

Atlas38mm

Power Reserve

STGF35940h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

STGF359100m

Atlas100m

MSRP

STGF359$2,600

Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Cream

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

4J52

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,600

$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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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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