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Grand Seiko SBGP009vsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP00940mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
SBGP00940h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
SBGP009100m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
SBGP009$3,100
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85
9F62

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$2,700

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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