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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S65
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$507

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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