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Grand Seiko SBGH263vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200
Field III GMT Date
Gruppo GammaField III GMT Date
MSRP $459

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH26339.5mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
SBGH26355h
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
SBGH26330m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
SBGH263$6,200
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
55h
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,200
$459

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

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