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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsSpinnaker Dumas GMT

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Dumas GMT
SpinnakerDumas GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Dumas GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Dumas GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Dumas GMT300m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Dumas GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Dumas GMT

Owners praise the Spinnaker Dumas GMT's satisfying lume, including on the crown, and good finishing, with one owner finding it wears well on a 17cm wrist. The watch features a Seiko NH34A GMT movement and a blue gradient dial. Reviewers note its 44mm diameter and 209g weight on the bracelet make it unsuitable for smaller wrists.

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