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Grand Seiko SBGE253vsYema Superman Steel CMM.10

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SBGE253
Grand SeikoSBGE253
MSRP $6,900
Superman Steel CMM.10
YemaSuperman Steel CMM.10
MSRP $1,890

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE25340.5mm
Superman Steel CMM.1039mm
Power Reserve
SBGE25372h
Superman Steel CMM.1040h
Water Resistance
SBGE253200m
Superman Steel CMM.10300m
MSRP
SBGE253$6,900
Superman Steel CMM.10$1,890

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Yema CMM.10
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,900
$1,890

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE253

Grand Seiko SBGE253 owners widely praise its 40.5mm stainless steel case, Zaratsu polishing, and the Spring Drive Calibre 9R66 movement, noting its exceptional accuracy of ±1 second per day or ±15 seconds per month and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch is considered versatile with its black dial and a true GMT complication, and the bracelet clasp is specifically lauded for its comfortable, wrist-contouring design. Some reviewers find the power reserve indicator placement cluttered, while others dislike the fixed bezel and repeated numbers on the rehaut and bezel. The Grand Seiko SBGE253 is available new for around $4k from Japanese dealers, a significant discount off MSRP. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE253 highly for its blend of high-end finishing, accurate Spring Drive GMT movement, and comfortable wearability.

Yema Superman Steel CMM.10

Owners widely praise the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 for its refined casework, including polished lug bevels and an elegant crown guard, and its comfortable 39mm x 10.5mm dimensions. The glossy black lacquer dial and bezel insert are noted for adding depth, and the in-house CMM.10 movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner observing a loss of only 2 seconds over 2 days. The scales bracelet is described as gorgeous and nearly invisible on the wrist, though some find its polished center links too flashy. One reviewer flagged the signature bezel lock mechanism as flimsy and inconvenient. The CMM.10 automatic movement offers a 70-hour power reserve and is regulated to within +5/-3 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Steel CMM.10 highly for its refined finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Yema Steel features an in-house movement with a micro-rotor, one of the most beautiful at this price point. The watch's clasp feels a bit thin, which is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with one reviewer noting a 42-hour reserve and the other not mentioning power reserve at all.

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