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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Hass Automatic
SpinnakerHass Automatic
MSRP $445

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Hass Automatic43mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Hass Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Hass Automatic300m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Hass Automatic$445

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.1mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
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
Flying Dutchman

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$445

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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 Hass Automatic

The Spinnaker Hass Automatic is a 43mm watch featuring an NH35 movement and sapphire crystal, with owners highlighting its beautiful dial. Some find Spinnaker watches, including this model, to be on the thicker side, with one owner describing the Hass X MCS Blue Fade variant as comically large and chunky. The Spinnaker Hass Automatic was offered at $445 USD as part of a special collection with customized elements, and a limited edition of 200 pieces was also available for $195 shipped. On balance, owners and reviewers note the attractive dial as a key positive, though some express reservations about the watch's thickness.

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