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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
13.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
45mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S65
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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