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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.1mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S65
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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