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Grand Seiko SBGW257vsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25738mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25772h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25730m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
SBGW257$38,000
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
51mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$38,000
$325

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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