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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsGrand Seiko SBGJ237

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
SBGJ237
Grand SeikoSBGJ237
MSRP $7,600

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
SBGJ23744.2mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
SBGJ23755h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
SBGJ237200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
SBGJ237$7,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.8mm
44.2mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9S85
9S86

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$7,600

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

Grand Seiko SBGJ237

Grand Seiko SBGJ237 owners and reviewers praise its impeccable finishing, Hi-Beat 36,000vph movement, and functional GMT complication. The watch is noted for its good value at €7,000, featuring a stainless steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and a sapphire bezel with a day/night indicator. Reviewers highlight the lovely lume and the bezel's vintage-inspired, asymmetric color split, which uses LumiBrite for low-light legibility. The 9S86 Hi-Beat movement offers impressive accuracy of -5 to +3 seconds per day and a 55-hour power reserve. The SBGJ237 boasts 200-meter water resistance. However, the 44.2mm case size, measuring 14.4mm thick, may require slightly larger wrists, and its elevated crystal and less prominent bezel contribute to a thickness that might feel less substantial in person. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGJ237 for its combination of finishing, movement technology, and GMT functionality at its price point.

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