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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
55h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$488

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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.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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