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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsSheffield 1A 38

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
1A 38
Sheffield1A 38
MSRP $238
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
1A 38—
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
1A 38200m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
55h
—

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$238
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