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Grand Seiko SBGE277vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE27744mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGE27772h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGE277200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
SBGE277$6,800
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.8mm
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,800
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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