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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsWilliam Wood Fearless

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Fearless100m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
39mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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