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Grand Seiko SBGA481vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGA48144.5mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGA48172h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGA481200m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGA481$11,100
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
44.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14.3mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
52mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
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
$11,100
$559

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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 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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