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Grand Seiko SBGK007vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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SBGK007
Grand SeikoSBGK007
MSRP $7,300
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGK00739mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
SBGK00772h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
SBGK00730m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
SBGK007$7,300
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S63
9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,300
$665

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGK007

The Grand Seiko SBGK007 is praised for its glorious champagne-to-silver-white sunburst dial and domed sapphire crystal. Owners and reviewers highlight its wonderfully slim profile, attributed to the manual-wind movement, contributing to excellent wearability and a design that subtly evokes vintage pieces. The movement is described as attractive yet workmanlike, with accuracy rated between +5 to -3 seconds per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch measures 39mm and 11.6mm thick, and is offered on a high-quality leather strap. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGK007 for its elegant slim case and beautifully textured dial.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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