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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9S65
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$4,900
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