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Grand Seiko SBGE285vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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SBGE285
Grand SeikoSBGE285
MSRP $8,900
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGE28541mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
SBGE28572h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
SBGE285100m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
SBGE285$8,900
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.3mm
48.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9R66
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$8,900
$459

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGE285

The Grand Seiko SBGE285 is widely praised for its textured dial, high-intensity titanium case with Zaratsu polishing, and Evolution 9 design, which reviewers consider epitomizes modern Grand Seiko. Owners and reviewers highlight its refined yet sporty appearance and lightweight titanium construction, noting it wears smaller than its 41mm dimensions. The 9R66 Spring Drive movement is lauded for its precision, with accuracy reported at ±1 second per day. One owner notes the watch head shows no wear and there are no scratches on the back of the lugs, indicating excellent overall condition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGE285 highly for its blend of sophisticated finishing, comfortable wearability, and precise Spring Drive GMT functionality.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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