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Pook Watches Ilmari39vsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Ilmari39
Pook WatchesIlmari39
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ilmari3941.5mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Ilmari3941h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Ilmari39100m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Ilmari39—
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
K1
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9S85
Power Reserve
41h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$6,300
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