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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.1mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
SII NH36
Power Reserve
72h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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