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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsTissot Classic Dream

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S66
Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
72h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$550

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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 Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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