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Grand Seiko SBGH289vsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700
Thresher 41 GMT
ZelosThresher 41 GMT
MSRP $729

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGH28943.8mm
Thresher 41 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
SBGH28955h
Thresher 41 GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGH289200m
Thresher 41 GMT200m
MSRP
SBGH289$7,700
Thresher 41 GMT$729

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.8mm
41mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Miyota 9075 GMT
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$729

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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.

Zelos Thresher 41 GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative design, titanium construction, and excellent lume. Some find the worldtimer bezel busy and the GMT function less easy to read, while others note the double Mother of Pearl dial's dynamic color shifts can be reflective in direct sun. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment and allows for independent GMT use. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT highly for its unique titanium build and striking dial at its price point.

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