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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsSpinnaker Hull

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
Hull100m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$159

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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