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Grand Seiko SBGN027vsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGN02739mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
SBGN02740h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGN027200m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
SBGN027$3,700
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
12.3mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F86
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$559

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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