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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
4R57
Power Reserve
55h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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