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Grand Seiko SBGA293vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGA293
Grand SeikoSBGA293
MSRP $5,200
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA29340.2mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGA29372h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGA293100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGA293$5,200
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40.2mm
44mm
Thickness
12.8mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$559

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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 Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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