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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.1mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
52mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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