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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
8L35
Power Reserve
55h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$3,300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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