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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsSpinnaker Croft

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Croft150m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Elemental

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$219

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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