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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsDOXA SUB 300T

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
SUB 300T
DOXASUB 300T
MSRP $2,190

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
SUB 300T42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
SUB 300T40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
SUB 300T1,200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
SUB 300T$2,190

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
1200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$2,190

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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.

DOXA SUB 300T

Owners widely praise the DOXA SUB 300T's functional and distinctive design, with reviewers highlighting its historical visibility and robust build. Legibility is consistently noted as excellent, with reviewers appreciating the functional no-decompression bezel and distinct hand shapes. The watch's accuracy is reported as good, with one owner seeing a 3-4 second daily gain, though the 38-hour power reserve is considered underwhelming by some at its price point. Criticisms include a stamped clasp that feels out of place and a bezel that may have lateral movement. The 42.5mm case is described as substantial and heavy, appearing larger due to extra width and making it unsuitable for dress shirts, a trade-off for its 1200-meter water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 300T highly for its unique design and robust dive watch capabilities.

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