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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsSpinnaker Croft

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Croft150m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Elemental

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$219

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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