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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsSpinnaker Croft 39 GMT

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Croft 39 GMT
SpinnakerCroft 39 GMT
MSRP $445

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Croft 39 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Croft 39 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Croft 39 GMT100m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Croft 39 GMT$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R66
Seiko NH34A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$445

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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 39 GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its colorful design, NH34 GMT movement, and reasonable price, noting high-standard manufacturing on the case, bezel, and bracelet. One owner finds the 43mm case and 51mm lug-to-lug dimensions too large for the design, preferring a 39-40mm case size. A potential issue with the lume was noted by one user. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Croft 39 GMT for its attractive design and build quality at its price point, though sizing is a point of contention for some.

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