Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Bradner GMT is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $7,401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 42mm for the Spinnaker Bradner GMT — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 180m for the Spinnaker Bradner GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGH289 or the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Bradner GMT.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGH289 run compared to the Spinnaker Bradner GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85 and the Spinnaker Bradner GMT uses the Seiko NH34A.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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

Grand Seiko SBGH289

sbgh289g

MSRP $7,700

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

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MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGH28943.8mm

Bradner GMT42mm

Power Reserve

SBGH28955h

Bradner GMT40h

Water Resistance

SBGH289200m

Bradner GMT180m

MSRP

SBGH289$7,700

Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9S85

Seiko NH34A

Power Reserve

55h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,700

$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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