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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
55h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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