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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S65
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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