Which is cheaper, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a $2,400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 wears larger at 39.5mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 10.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Grand Seiko SBGR261 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

What movement does the Grand Seiko SBGR261 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Grand Seiko SBGR261 uses the 9S65 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Grand Seiko SBGR261vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

sbgr261g

MSRP $4,900

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SBGR26139.5mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

SBGR26172h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

SBGR26130m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

SBGR261$4,900

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

39.5mm

29mm

Thickness

13.1mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.9mm

33.4mm

Lug Width

19mm

14mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Black

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

9S65

L592.5

Power Reserve

72h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,900

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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