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Grand Seiko SBGW281vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW28137.3mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
SBGW28172h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
SBGW28130m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
SBGW281$4,900
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37.3mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9S64
Miyota 6S21
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$349

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW281

Grand Seiko SBGW281 owners and reviewers alike praise its classic 37mm size and timeless, no-bezel design, with enthusiasts calling these manual-wind models "perfect Grand Seikos" for their thin profile, accessible price, and dial symmetry. The champagne dial is noted for its evocative, melting snow aesthetic, complemented by a gold seconds hand and a box crystal. The winding action is described as exceptionally smooth with satisfying clicky feedback, and the lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 45mm. This timepiece is splash resistant and retails for US$4,800. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGW281 for its elegant proportions and refined dial presentation.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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