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Grand Seiko SBGJ259vsYema Urban Traveller

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SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGJ25940mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
SBGJ25955h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
SBGJ259100m
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
SBGJ259$7,700
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S86
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
55h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$1,090

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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.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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