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Grand Seiko SBGW281vsYema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

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SBGW281
Grand SeikoSBGW281
MSRP $4,900
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
YemaMeangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
MSRP $2,790

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW28137.3mm
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
SBGW28172h
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
SBGW28130m
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition100m
MSRP
SBGW281$4,900
Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition$2,790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
37.3mm
39mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.3mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
2023

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$2,790

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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.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

Owners praise the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its 70s racing chronograph aesthetic and comfortable wearability. Some owners find the VK64 movement's 24-hour subdial impractical. On balance, owners appreciate the Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition for its distinctive vintage design.

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