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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$199

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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 Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

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