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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Blakjak Time-elapse
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak Time-elapse
MSRP $895

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Blakjak Time-elapse42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Blakjak Time-elapse42h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Blakjak Time-elapse200m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Blakjak Time-elapse$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
SII NH36
Power Reserve
55h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a rugged, dive-capable field watch, an evolution of a 1990s military concept. It features a 42.5mm stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and a Seiko NH36 automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve. The dial is busy but functional, and the watch features Super-LumiNova BGW9. On balance, reviewers note the Tornek-Rayville Blakjak Time-elapse is a modernized military watch with robust dive capabilities.

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