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Grand Seiko SBGP015vsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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

SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGP01540mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
SBGP01540h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
SBGP015200m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
SBGP015$3,800
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.1mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F85
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,800
$169

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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