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Grand Seiko SBGX261vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGX26137mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
SBGX26140h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
SBGX261100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
SBGX261$2,700
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F62
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,700
$450

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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