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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.60mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$4,900

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

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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