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Lorier RooseveltvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Roosevelt
LorierRoosevelt
MSRP $799
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Roosevelt38mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
Roosevelt40h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
Roosevelt
SBGH289200m
MSRP
Roosevelt$799
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Champagne
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$7,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Lorier Roosevelt

Owners widely praise the Lorier Roosevelt's stunning dial, precise stamping, and clean printing, with its brass case and Horween strap also receiving positive remarks. Some owners find it wears perfectly on a 7" wrist. However, the Miyota 9-series rotor is noted as being "insanely loud," and the original $800 price point is considered steep by some, particularly given the lack of lume and competition. One owner sold it for $525, highlighting it as a great deal on a sold-out item. Overall, owners value the Lorier Roosevelt for its attractive dial and case finishing, though price and rotor noise are points of contention.

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.

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