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Grand Seiko SBGN027vsYema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

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SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20
YemaSkin Diver Slim CMM.20
MSRP $2,117

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGN02739mm
Skin Diver Slim CMM.2047mm
Power Reserve
SBGN02740h
Skin Diver Slim CMM.2040h
Water Resistance
SBGN027200m
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20200m
MSRP
SBGN027$3,700
Skin Diver Slim CMM.20$2,117

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
47mm
Thickness
12.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F86
Yema CMM.20
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$2,117

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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.

Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 for its balanced 39mm case, vintage aesthetic, and unique champagne dial. The proprietary CMM.20 micro-rotor movement is a notable feature, though some owners report potential QC issues including erratic timegrapher readings and second-hand stutter. The lume is described as subdued, and while some find the "dragon scale" bracelet beautiful, others consider it generic. The price point is a hurdle for some, and the stamped clasp quality is considered subpar by one reviewer, with a gap noted by an owner. The lack of hacking seconds is flagged as a drawback at its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Skin Diver Slim CMM.20 highly for its vintage charm and balanced wearability.

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