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Grand Seiko SBGR261vsTraska Venturer GMT

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SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGR26139.5mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
SBGR26172h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBGR26130m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
SBGR261$4,900
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
9S65
9075
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$785

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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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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