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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Thickness
12.4mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
9S65
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
72h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$4,900

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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