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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40.2mm
44mm
Thickness
12.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$239

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA293

Grand Seiko SBGA293 owners praise its light cream dial and exceptionally well-finished markers and hands. The Spring Drive movement is highlighted as a special feature, offering high accuracy and a blend of jewelry and technology, though the rotor can be audible. Some owners find the case size a concern for formal wear, while others consider it not particularly thick and appreciate the Spring Drive's unique horology, accuracy, and reliability. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA293 highly for its unique Spring Drive movement and refined dial and hand finishing.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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