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Fears Jubilee EditionvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
9S85
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$6,200

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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