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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsOak & Oscar The Sandford

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
The Sandford
Oak & OscarThe Sandford
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
The Sandford40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
The Sandford40h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
The Sandford100m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
The Sandford$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Charcoal

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
55h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$1,850

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

Oak & Oscar The Sandford

Oak & Oscar The Sandford owners report it wears well, with one noting the PVD variant feels like a dream on the wrist. One owner states their Sandford GMT was in excellent condition, recently serviced by the brand, with only minor cosmetic flaws. Overall, owners appreciate the comfortable wearability of Oak & Oscar The Sandford, with one highlighting the PVD finish as a particular positive.

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