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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$239

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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