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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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