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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsYema Skin Diver CMM.20

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Skin Diver CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver CMM.20
MSRP $2,372

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Skin Diver CMM.2039.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Skin Diver CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Skin Diver CMM.20200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Skin Diver CMM.20$2,372

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Yema CMM.20
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$2,372

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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.

Yema Skin Diver CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 for its vintage aesthetic, 39mm-39.5mm case size, and the in-house CMM.20 micro-rotor movement. The watch features a textured cream dial, sharp applied indices, and a satisfyingly over-engineered push-to-turn bi-directional bezel. The fully brushed bracelet with toolless micro-adjust clasp is highlighted as a significant improvement, though some note its extended lug-to-lug may challenge smaller wrists. Accuracy figures range from -3/+7 seconds per day to erratic results between 0 and -10 seconds per day, with a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express concerns about the brand's QC reputation and the micro-rotor movement's performance, while one reviewer noted questionable finishing on a prototype's hour hand and a rattly clasp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver CMM.20 highly for its vintage styling and improved bracelet at the price.

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