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Sternglas KantonvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
What people say

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

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Kanton$971
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43.8mm
Thickness
10mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
9S85
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$7,700
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