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Grand Seiko SBGM245vsTraska Venturer GMT

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SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGM24540.5mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGM24572h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBGM245200m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
SBGM245$6,100
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S66
9075
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,100
$785

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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