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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9F82
SII NH36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$895

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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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