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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsTissot Le Locle

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Le Locle29mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Le Locle48h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
29mm
Thickness
14.4mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Power Reserve
72h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$795

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

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