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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsSpinnaker Hull

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Hull100m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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