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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9R65
9039
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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