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Grand Seiko SBGV239vsHELM Vanuatu

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SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGV23940mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
SBGV23940h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
SBGV239100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
SBGV239$3,100
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
50mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9F82
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,100
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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