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Grand Seiko STGF359vsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
STGF35928.9mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
STGF35940h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
STGF359100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
STGF359$2,600
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
28.9mm
38mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
35.4mm
46mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4J52
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,600
$428

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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