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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsVaer Atlas

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SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Atlas100m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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